Bleeding Green Nation

1 week ago | bleedinggreennation.com | John Stolnis

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images You can tell the official Dead Zone of the NFL calendar has arrived when “the lists” come out. For a city like Philadelphia that eats, drinks, and breathes football, going months on end without significant developments to discuss can feel a lot like starving.

2 weeks ago | bleedinggreennation.com | Alexis Chassen

The Eagles were wrapping up their offseason program on Tuesday, and quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to reporters before leaving the complex. He talked about working with another new play caller, how it’s been to get more work with some of the depth players, and how Saquon Barkley is and should attack the offseason. Here’s some of what the QB had to say:Hurts talked about how he’s adjusting to new OC Kevin Patullo as the playcaller. “I’ve treated this offseason like I’ve treated every offseason.

2 weeks ago | bleedinggreennation.com | Alexis Chassen

Before the Eagles departed for the summer, running back Saquon Barkley spoke to reporters following their last minicamp practice, and talked about how he’s approaching this offseason, particularly with giving his body some rest. He also commented on his recent retirement remarks and explained why he’s confident in the offense even if they have to change it.

2 weeks ago | bleedinggreennation.com | Alexis Chassen

The Eagles had one more practice left in minicamp before dispersing for the summer. Before heading into the true break in the offseason, head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters and explained how they handle work loads during OTAs and what his message is to the young guys before training camp. He also talked about one of the things he’s studied this offseason is sustained success, and how best to build on what they did last season.

2 weeks ago | bleedinggreennation.com | Alexis Chassen

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie is putting his money where his mouth is in regards to his commitment to Autism research and the community. Lurie is donating $50 million to launch the Lurie Autism Institute in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine. The gift, from the Lurie family, is the largest single donation to U.S. academic medical centers focused on autism research across the lifespan.