Jordan Matthews

Feb 21, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jordan Matthews speaks to the media in a press conference during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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The Eagles gather for the start of training camp in a little over two weeks, but it sounds like rookie receiver Jordan Matthews might be in midseason form from Day 1.

Since departing from OTAs last month, Matthews has been working with Pro-Bowl receivers Calvin Johnson and A.J. Green at an Atlanta based training facility called the Bender Performance Institute. Owned and operated by Tom Bender, the facility has seen some of the best in the league come through the door.

Speaking to Tim McManus of Birds 24/7, Bender said that the Eagles' rookie has been impressive during their limited time together.

"They've enjoyed him, they've enjoyed his work ethic." said Bender. "He approached A.J. probably the second day he was here and started asking key questions. One of the biggest things A.J. translated is that you really have to take care of your body during the season. Your production is going to relate to how you maintain your body. And as far as with Calvin, he is not a man of many words but he's helping [Matthews] correct some of his route running."

Impressing those around him is nothing new to Matthews, as his teammates raved about Matthews during OTAs last month.

"I think he is a great addition to this team," quarterback Nick Foles said. "I think he is doing a great job and buying into what Chip (Kelly) wants us to do here."

The rave reviews from teammates and media members has lead to some high expectations for Matthews, who was still running with the second-team last month.

While that is likely only temporary, the fact that remains that Matthews is a rookie, and according to Bender, has plenty he can improve.

"It's just a matter of getting him to move better," said Bender, "clean up his routes, just clean up all aspects of his game."

Where Matthews' ultimately ends up on the Eagles' depth chart will be interesting. There is no denying he needs to prove he can play in the NFL, but he seems to have the highest ceiling of any receiver on the Eagles given his combination of size and speed.

Especially if he plays to the level that Johnson and Green apparently think he can.

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