The Eagles preseason schedule comes to a close on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field. The New York Jets are in town for the preseason finale, but before the action gets underway between the white lines, Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro answered a number of fan questions in his weekly #AskSpuds Q & A.
Here are the highlights from Thursday's Twitter session, including an Eagles-Jets preview and a discussion about what could be in 2014 …
It's time to talk #Eagles! Send me your #AskSpuds questions now! — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
The Preseason Is Leaving On A Jet Plane
Would think into the third quarter, if not all of 3 quarters RT @mikeschmitt08: how long do you expect matt barkley to be at qb? #askspuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
i think he has to show he is healthy right now, tonight. Very important game RT @Brezlon: any doubt Chris Polk makes the team? #askspuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Word is that nobody has iced the job. Tonight very important RT @BrotherlyLove20: #AskSpuds what's the word on the kicking game? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Spadaro's Season Forecast
Start or at very least play a lot RT @Jerseyboi9: Do you believe that Jordan Matthews made a statement on being ready to start in the slot? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
70 catches or so, 1,100 yds. Strong season ahead. Sound OK? RT @LeretteAdam: how do you think Maclin will rebound? Projected stat line? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
He will be a major target. Could get 5-6 a game RT @james2395: @Eagles will zach ertz catch a lot of balls, how many you expect per game? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
I think we all agree that we sure hope so! RT @kagammon: Do you think the penalties will come down once reg season starts? #AskSpuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher with Boykin in slot and Carroll ready to go RT @iSeedearE: who are your opening day starters at corner? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
He's going to be around 1,900 yds, 15 TDs RT @Jerseyboi9: What are your Shady prediction Numbers, As far as Yards from scrimmage, and TDs? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
He had a GREAT preseason. Can't wait to see how D uses him RT @kmill89: How much impact will Kendrick's make this year for defense? #askspud — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
If #Eagles play strong games, no worries. Just go out and win the East! RT @YOUNGXYPHE: who should we be worried about.. WAS or DAL? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
More depth, more range, more size RT @jamierunge: how do you feel about the young secondary this year? Big improvement? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
I don't see how defenses can cover @DarrenSproles in passing game RT @tberkeley: do you think sproles will meet Eagles expectations? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
I like this team a lot and it can go far, but game by game RT @flyersphillies4: What are your predictions for the team this year? #AskSpuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Life is so much better with #Eagles football! RT @robcob61890rob: FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Sundays are a whole lot better! FlyEaglesFly! — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Should be a really good offense RT @jackinthrees: could eagles field best O in football, with Mathews cooper maclin sproles McCoy foles? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014
Thanks for a great #AskSpuds morning! Enjoy the game tonight. The preseason finale is nearly here! — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 28, 2014