One of the biggest plays for the Eagles last week came when Sam Bradford dropped back and saw Josh Huff come open on a slant. Bradford delivered the ball to Huff in stride.

Huff accelerated through the catch and pulled away from the corner that was covering him, gaining 38 yards in the process.

It took confidence to make that catch. Confidence is something that Huff is increasing gradually. He is focusing on clearing his mind of any negativity.

“Regardless of if we drop a ball or mess up on a play, we have to shake it off and move on to the next play,” Huff said. “Not every play is going to be perfect, and we are not going to catch every ball.”

Huff is learning that he can’t beat himself up after a drop. For him, it comes down to confidence and being aggressive. When the ball is in the air, Huff said he is taking on a ‘See ball, catch ball’ mentality.

Huff now focuses on what he can control. The outside noise no longer has relevance to him.

“My first two years I listened to the criticism and the outside noise,” Huff said after practice on Tuesday. “That is what led to me not being as productive. I wasn’t having fun. I was acting like this is just a business, which it is but at the same time, you have to have fun.”

Having played organized football since he was nine years old, Huff knows he just needs to do what comes naturally. Huff has recently expanded his network to allow him to better focus.

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“I have been talking to a psychologist about football,” Huff said. “I have been too hard on myself when dropping balls. I also know that it will happen in this league. It’s a long season; you’re not going to catch every pass. That’s what I had to realize.

“I did it some last year (sports psychologist), and it didn’t help me too much. The one that I have now, he’s amazing. He is helping me elevate my game. I had a pregame routine that I got away from but after talking to him, I started doing it again.”

The ‘thing’ that Huff got back to doing was going out on the field before the game or before practice and collecting his thoughts. He envisions himself making plays.

Huff pictured himself making plays before the Colts game, and it came to fruition. It was a glimpse of what he can do, but it was not enough for Huff.

“I had a good game against the Colts, ‘Hip, hip, hooray.’ That is what I expect,” Huff said. “I have to continue to build off of that and move forward. What I know is my teammates believe in me and trust me.

“If I do drop a ball, I know that my quarterback will come back to me. I can’t dwell on it. If I do, it will continue to happen. The media, they make a big deal about dropped balls, especially with this group.”

The third-year receiver knows he belongs in the NFL and aims to prove it this season. He knows he can be successful as long as he is consistent and reliable. Huff’s tone of voice became more upbeat and oozed confidence when he talked about his state of mind.

“Once I step between those lines, I have to believe that nobody can stop me,” Huff said with a convincing smile. “Getting open is not an issue for me. I am going to lose some reps here and there but believe me; I am going to come back with all of my force. I am just ready to go!”