Opens saying how it's an exciting week. Big trip heading back East....starting our 4th quarter of the season. Says they are feeling good about the challenge and looking forward to it.
On when Sanchez left USC for the NFL. Said it was just a difference of opinion at the time. Said he was very close to his family. Said Sanchez was forthright and ready to take on the challenge. Said it didn't change their relationship. Says he follows him and roots for him.
Eagles offense does a lot of good things. Mark looks quick in the offense and is very decisive. Said this offense is very productive for the quarterback.
On playing fast tempo teams. Asked if the Eagles are unique. Said no because you can only go as fast as you can go. Says they only do that enough to keep you on your toes. Added that we practice up tempo all the time so we aren't worried about that aspect.
on College coaches in the NFL...Joked that it is a statement of the PAC 12. Then said that the two games aren't as different as you might think. Said Chip's offense isn't a college offense, it's just an offense that came out of college.
Still haven't signed anyone to fill the open roster spot
Said he still speaks with Sanchez from time to time.
on Chris Polk...said he tried to get him at USC.
asked if he'd elect to receive if they won the coin toss and he said they have the way they like to do things, although there are times when that decision can be influenced by other factors.
on their RB's, said that we will see some shaking and baking there this week.
Said their defense is a good group. Said they are ahead a lot so their yardage is somewhat inflated.
Says the extra time between games just gives additional time to analyze more and that a staff that communicates well can take advantage of that.
On Punt Returns. Baldwin and Walters are still competing and we'll see come the end of the week who gets the call.
Helfet is still day to day. They'll know more later in the week, they don't want it to become a game day decision.
Unger won't practice yet but is improving.
Lane is practicing
on Bennett and Avril. We like them together. They like the way they feed off each other and they are building a chemistry together.
Said there was a variety of reasons for our lack of scoring td's including penalties
On the Moeaki non td call. Said they were trying to get the next play going that they didn't really get the time to get a good look. He said after the game he saw it again and thought he should have challenged there.
Said there have been talks with the league on our penalty differential. Said they are aware and are keeping an eye on it
That's it for today. Next Press Conference is Friday
