Before long, Eagles fans will be able to see the team’s most recent draft pick (and their UDFA rookie) for the first time. This week, the team announced the planned dates for the 2021 off-season, including their upcoming rookie mini training camp, which will start in less than a week (May 14-16).

With good draft picks and a large number of unselected players (including some intriguing players), we have a lot to look forward to. As the team returns to normal after the transfer to a small training camp, we hope to answer some problems. Complete the virtual exercise in 2020.

Let’s take a look at five things newbies should pay attention to when entering the stadium next weekend…

1. How thin is DeVonta Smith?

No, this is not actually a question we want to ask, but you can be sure that this will be the hot topic of conversation when we first saw the 10th overall leather outfit of Eagles practice clothes. Considering that rookies will not appear, he will look thinner than usual.

But the point is, who cares? That’s not the most important thing on Sunday. There will be more questions about how he runs the route, receives and passes the ball and makes the defender miss after receiving the ball. Finally, we will learn about some of them on NovaCare Complex.

The main problem with Smith’s size is his off-line ability and ability to fight against larger and more practical NFL defenders. We won’t see any of these things in the rookie mini training camp, because he will be compared to guys his age, but for many of us, this will be our first glance to get to know Alabama’s products personally. . A few weeks later, when we see how much chemistry the former Crimson Tide teammate Jalen Hurts can still maintain, a major announcement will come, but we are very excited just to see Smith on the court because he is the first. Heisman champion selected by Heisman. The Eagles for more than 80 years.

Another issue with Smith’s size is whether he can stay on the court when the game becomes more stamina. Usability is the best ability, we can talk about all the weight he wants, but we don’t know if he will stay healthy until he knows to stay healthy. Everyone is injured in the NFL. No, yes, it’s time. Moreover, Smith’s first injury is likely to be due to other reasons besides his weight.

Now, everyone should be happy that this kid is wearing midnight green, appreciate the performance he will perform in the small camp, and worry that his weight will become an actual problem. So far, this has certainly not hurt him.

2. Will Jalen Hurts appear?

I know we said we have to wait a few weeks to see Smith and Hutt reunite, but what if we don’t actually do this? The Hawks’ starting quarterback-yes, I said-there was no rookie mini camp last season due to COVID. He was the teammate of the Hawks’ first two rookies, Smith and Dixon. He can be seen working out with his teammates throughout the offseason. Now, all signs indicate that he is QB1 this season, and he may be eager to return to the building.

Maybe he just wants to set an example for rookies, or maybe he just wants to return to the court with any excuse to continue to improve and eventually become the starting point of the rookie year. Carson Wentz is gone. The injury seems to be ready, proving that he is worthy of continuing to serve. Assuming he played his part, the Eagles seem to be ready to hand over the file.

“We want to see [Hurts] Grasp this job, and then continue to do it and see what he can do in a period of time,” Howie Roseman said in an interview. Recent interview NFL broadcast with SiriusXM.

Obviously, he won’t be able to do this in the rookie mini training camp, but…

Rothman continued: “The more players you see, the more decisions you can make about that player.” “I think this applies to Jalen. We want to be in a situation where we get as much information as possible. , Give him the best chance, establish an offensive line, give him the right weapons, put him in a system that truly maximizes his abilities, and then go from there.”

It’s almost impossible to guarantee that Hurts will show up, but if he did, it would be cool. The fan base will definitely eat it up.

3. How healthy is Landon Dickerson?

The Hawks’ second-round pick suffered a second ACL tear in December, and although he is making good progress on his return to the field, he may see very limited action in the mini training camp, if any words.

If you have read anything about Dixon’s character since Bird’s draft, then you know that the Eagles may have to be helpless to stop him from leaving the game, but unless he recovers 100% and doesn’t let him go, Otherwise, obviously there is no reason. Clear away.

The real question for Dixon will be his level of preparation in the first year, especially if he missed a lot of time in the offseason plan. Right now, the Eagles are still centered on Jason Kelsen and are on guard with Brandon Brooks and Isaac Sumalow. That being said, Brooks has been injured several times in recent years, and Kelsi’s age has reached the limit, which means that rookies may be forced to take action at any time this season. Considering his injury, we may have to wait until the summer to see his preparations, but of course it is worth monitoring.

4. Is Zech McPhearson ready?

The Eagles have an obvious hole in the back of the outer corner opposite Darius Slay, and many people think the Eagles will solve this problem in free agency. When they didn’t do it, many people thought the Eagles would use one of the first two picks on cornerbacks. they do not. Instead, they waited until the fourth round to join the defensive guard, and when they chose Zech McPhearson of Texas Tech, they did.

Now, Jimmy Kempski Craig James As the team’s second external CB, McPhearson (McPhearson) is behind him. If the rookie can get this job from James, it will be a good signal that James may be a deep player and special team contributor in the camp this summer. At the same time, we at least want to see CB can compete and contribute-and hope/if the Hawks need him this season, he can be prepared.

5. Where does Kenny Gainwell fit on the depth map?

The name has been checked out and it is time to see what he can do on the court. If he does not opt ??out of the 2020 season, then Gainwell may rise a lot, which means that if the Hawks draft this player, he is the only player in the United States in 2019 who can throw 1,000 yards and 500 yards (and Actually completed the game) The total number of yards exceeds 2,000, including nearly 1,500 on the ground), then this may become a big steal.

Gainwell has speeded up the interview process for the draft, which seems to indicate that the Hawks can change the rhythm and use the heritage as a supplement to Miles Sanders. Now, he may be behind Sanders and Boston Scott-and will compete with Kerry Johnson, and to a lesser extent because their skills vary greatly, with Jordan Howard ranking third on the depth map- But it’s not surprising to see that at some point this season, he became Nick Sirianni’s regular 3-pointer.

Bonus: Will any undrafted free agent stand out? The most likely to do this is the former Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman (Jamie Newman), and many believe that the draft will be drafted instead of signing the UDFA somewhere. He moved to Georgia State last season, but never played. He is a project quarterback, but #QBFactory. Another player worthy of attention is Trevon Grimes, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 218 pounds. This is a large-sized product from Florida that has been used extensively as a “crocodile”. “In the red area target. Of his 38 receptions last season, 9 were scoring games.

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