Here's what we know this morning, Philly sports fans.
Chase Utley is still a Phillie, at least for now. There are published reports that the San Francisco Giants have made the Phillies an offer and are waiting to hear back from the team. The Phils are due to open a weekend set in Milwaukee tonight.
Here's what we don't know.
Will Sam Bradford be lined up behind center when the Eagles kick off the preseason Sunday vs. the Colts at the Linc?
Birds boss Chip Kelly is due to speak to the media at 11 a.m. and is expected to announce his QB rotation. Of course, Eagles fans are anxious to see Bradford - and his twice reconstructed left knee - in real action when he is not wearing that red shirt that signifies hands off.
Most Eagles fans likely will breathe a sigh of relief once Bradford takes that first hit, and pops back up off the turf.
Columnist Jack McCaffery makes the case that Bradford needs to play - at least a little - on Sunday.
I completely agree.
It won't be a make-or-break moment, starting quarterbacks routinely make only a cameo, perhaps one or two series, in the exhibition opener.
But this is not the normal opener. Kelly has staked much of his reputation on the move to deal Nick Foles and a draft pick to the Rams for Bradford, who missed all of last season after shredding the ACL in his left knee, the same problem that derailed his previous seaason.
In other words, Bradford has played very little football in the last two seasons.
All reports coming from camp is that Bradford has looked very good.
Camp is one thing; standing in that pocket with huge men bearing down on you wishing to do you bodily harm is another.
Bradford needs to play Sunday, at least a little.
To his credit, Bradford has said he wants to play, while admitting this is Kelly's decision.
Eagles Nation awaits the coach's call.
Put him in, Chip.
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