Don Smolenski, Howie Roseman and Eagles players thanked the construction workers of the Stadium Revitalization Project ...
There's been a lot of change going on inside Lincoln Financial Field
On Tuesday, the Eagles treated the workers to lunch
Which sandwich suits you best?
All smiles on a sunny day at Lincoln Financial Field
SWOOP heard there was free food, so of course he stopped by
A SWOOP salute!
SWOOP runs on Dunkin
Rita's Water Ice was a great way to cool down on a warm day
SWOOP was too excited to take off the wrapper
Connor Barwin stops by to say hello
As does Bennie Logan
Connor Barwin greets the workers with a smile
Staying in the shade to enjoy lunch
Earl Wolff stops by to chat
Emmanuel Acho says hello
General manager Howie Roseman and president Don Smolenski pose for a group photo
SWOOP, Logan, Wolff and Acho
SWOOP jumps in for a group photo
Another group photo on a fun afternoon
SWOOP says thank you to the Eagles partners
Even though players don't have to report until Friday for the start of Training Camp, there is a buzz around the NovaCare Complex as some of the Eagles have eschewed the final few days of rest and relaxation in order to get a jump on the 2014 season.
Nose tackle Bennie Logan is one of those players who is enthusiastic about the start of the new football year. After taking over the starting nose tackle job midway through his rookie season, Logan eagerly awaits the opportunity to build upon his strong rookie season. Logan is part of a young and talented defensive line - one that features three starters in Logan, Fletcher Cox and Cedric Thornton who are all 26 years old or younger.
"It's going to be scary," said Logan, who bulked up to 315 pounds from 309 last season. "We're young. We're hungry. We're ready to get after it."
Logan and three of his defensive teammates - linebackers Emmanuel Acho and Connor Barwin and safety Earl Wolff - attended a luncheon on Tuesday honoring the construction workers of the Stadium Revitalization Project. Barwin, like Logan, was new to Philadelphia in 2013 after signing as a free agent following four seasons with the Houston Texans. A critical component of the Eagles' transition to a 3-4 scheme last season, Barwin understands that the defense will have a much better starting point than a year ago.
"There's going to be a growth of the scheme that we weren't able to do last year," Barwin said. "Then there's going to be more of a focus on exactly the techniques and how to do it instead of just trying to drive home exactly what you're supposed to do or what your responsibilities are. Guys should know that from the start and be able to focus in on more of the smaller details."
On Saturday, the Eagles will have their first Training Camp practice at the NovaCare Complex. Just two days later, fans can see the growth and development of the defense - as well as the stadium - at the first open practice of the year.
With the first Training Camp practice a few weeks away, check out the progress of the Stadium Revitalization Project at Lincoln Financial Field ...
A view of the North end zone featuring the new HD videoboard as well as the northeast corner where additional seats have been placed
A straight-on view of the North end zone
An up-close view of the HD videoboard and the impact it will have on the game experience
Fans can now travel from one side of the upper concourse to the other thanks to the installation of these bridges
Panasonic is not only providing the new HD videoboards, but the LED ribbonboards as well
The Northeast corner provides additional seating and closes the opening on that side of the stadium
Even more LED ribbonboards to showcase highlights, stats and more
Workers continue to put in seats as well as the LED ribbonboard
The Southwest corner not only adds seats to Lincoln Financial Field, but also closes one of the stadium's open areas which should impact sound
The club levels are also getting a makeover
Look at the massive television that has been installed on the club level
Inside the Control Room, which will select the content placed on the HD videoboards
Another look inside the Control Room
With so many cameras at their disposal, fans at the game will get to see the action from all angles
