Eagles Saturday Minicamp Report

Here’s a look at Friday’s festivities at the Eagles’ full-squad minicamp. With RT Stacy Andrews still recovering from ACL surgery, Shawn Andrews lined up there at Friday’s practice. And it might not be temporary; Stacy Andrews could end up being a very high-priced guard: “I’m going to give Shawn an opportunity at the right tackle spot,” coach Andy Reid said. “I know Stacy can go inside and compete with Nick [Cole].” Shawn Andrews is happy about the move, saying it will “rejuvenate my career and just my all-around game. I think it’s going to be fun out there on the edge.” (In other words, “This is a way to get paid.”) WR Kevin Curtis underwent a second procedure on his groin (insert cringe here) on April 15; he missed time last year following hernia surgery. During seven-on-seven drills, rookie WR Jeremy Maclin beat CB Ellis Hobbs on a deep fade route. Maclin is trying to address one area in which coaches have criticized him: “They say I glide,” Maclin said. “So I’m going to try and stop gliding. . . . I’m going to go full speed everywhere I go from now on.” WR Reggie Brown wouldn’t say whether he asked for a trade. Both QB Donovan McNabb and RB Brian Westbrook declined to talk to the media after Friday’s practice. Undrafted rookie TE Ryan Purvis was going to participate in the minicamp on a tryout basis, but he left after ten minutes on the field because the Bucs signed him to a contract. The Eagles have opted not to distribute the jersey numbers worn by Brian Dawkins (20), Tra Thomas (72), and Jon Runyan (69). Trainer Rick Burkholder briefed the players on how to avoid getting swine flu. (E.g., don’t drink the bong water.) Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, who is battling melanoma, attended practice. CB Jack Ikegwuonu is being called “Iguana” -- and he hopes it doesn’t stick. (Maybe he prefers “The Xbox Bandit . . . Allegedly.”) LG Todd Herremans is recovering from a knee cleanup, and reserve OG Max Jean-Gilles is recovering from ankle surgery. Former S Brian Dawkins’ “two-stall” locker is now shared by Ellis Hobbs and Rashad Baker.