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Tweetcap: Emphasis On Third Downs

Oct 14, 2015 at 05:25 AM

Defensive coordinator Bill Davis addressed the media during his weekly press conference on Wednesday, discussing Walter Thurmond's transition to safety, third downs and the upcoming game against New York ...

On Walter Thurmond:

Coach Davis: We moved Walter Thurmond to safety because of his vision and intelligence. Walter is playing at a pretty high level.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 14, 2015

Davis said that the scheme allows Thurmond to roam and make use of his playmaking talents.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

On the Giants:

Bill Davis: The Giants predominant offensive package is 11 personnel. We believe that they will have "all hands on deck" at wide receiver
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Davis: Do you know where Eli ranks in getting the ball out of hands? Third. Only four sacks. If there's pressure, he throws it away
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Davis: I think we had our best defensive game and worst defensive game last year against the Giants.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Davis: Shane Vereen is very good out of the backfield as a receiver. Eli is phenomenal at taking what you give him.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Davis: Beckham can stop and restart as fast as anyone. When he catches the ball, he's a great open-field runner.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Coach Davis on Beckham: He can stop and restart as fast as anyone. Great open-field runner. He's getting better as he goes.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 14, 2015

On third downs:

Coach Davis: We've looked at third downs hard. There are different breakdowns but we're putting more emphasis on it.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 14, 2015

On Mychal Kedricks' status:

Davis: I don't think we will have Kendricks today at practice.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

Coach Davis on whether Mychal Kendricks will practice today: "I don't think so."
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 14, 2015

On Fletcher Cox:

Davis: We move Fletcher Cox around the D-line a lot. His intelligence, understanding of the defense and skill set make it possible.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

On Bennie Logan:

Davis: Bennie Logan had an equal game as Fletcher Cox, just not the sacks.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

On Byron Maxwell:

Davis: Every week you'll see Byron Maxwell climb and climb and keep growing. Every week, he's gotten better.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 14, 2015

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