Philadelphia Eagles
2012 record: 4-12
New coach Chip Kelly was brought in to jazz up the team’s offense and certainly improve on the Eagles’ disappointing mark last season. Regardless of whether that happens, Philly’s edition of the ‘five most important useless facts’ proves that the assembled group of players tasked with doing so won’t be boring.
Recent editions:
Wednesday: New York Giants
Tuesday: Dallas Cowboys
Monday: San Diego Chargers
1) Offensive lineman Todd Herremans came to camp with a haircut inspired by a History Channel show.
Philadelphia Eagles tackle Todd Herremans discusses his new look with reporters Thursday.
(Photo: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)
Herremans got really into the show Vikings this offseason.
2) First-round pick Lane Johnson ate 20 burgers in a day.
Lane Johnson speaks during a news conference at the Eagles practice facility shortly after the draft. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Johnson also ate 36 eggs during the same trip home to visit his family.
3) Rookie free agent punter Brad Wing inspired this terrible rap video while at LSU.
Skip to the 2:25 mark to watch the part inspired by the former Australian rules football kicker’s 2011 touchdown canceling celebration penalty versus Florida.
4) Riley Cooper’s team bio lists his “most memorable concert” as the Brad Paisley show during Florida/LSU week.
(Photo: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports)
That’s probably not the case anymore.
5) Guard Danny Watkins didn’t play football until he was 22 years old.
Guard Danny Watkins outside Eagles practice this week.
(Photo: Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports)
The British Columbia native grew up playing hockey but decided to learn how to play football as a 22-year-old junior college student in California. At 26, he was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Friday: The five most important useless facts about the Washington Redskins
