2. Paolantonio: All Eyes Are On The Eagles

On this week's edition of the Eagles Live podcast with Dave Spadaro, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio offered his thoughts on what he thinks is the biggest storyline heading into the start of full-team practices at Eagles Training Camp.

"One of the most complex, complicated, compelling quarterback situations in the National Football League," Paolantonio said. "I think a lot of people around the league are interested in how this will play out."

Pederson reiterated this week that Sam Bradford is the starter, Chase Daniel is the backup and Carson Wentz is No. 3. Paolantonio believes that it would be "shocking" if Bradford is not taking the first offensive snap when the Eagles open the regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns. Furthermore, he believes Pederson is truly "committed to this plan" and that there "will be a long leash" for Bradford.

Paolantonio gave credit to Bradford for how the quarterback has handled the situation since his two-week hiatus early in the offseason program after first learning of the trade to acquire the No. 2 overall pick which was used on Wentz.

"I think he's handled it pretty well coming back from his AWOL stint. ... Sense of maturity and calmness about it," Paolantonio said.

3. Early Winners In Training Camp

On Wednesday's Inside Training Camp presented by Xfinity, Dave Spadaro and I discussed which players stood out during the rookie and selected veteran practices, as well as what these players need to prove now.

On offense, we went with running back Wendell Smallwood, the fifth-round pick out of West Virginia. He has looked smooth as a route runner, catching the ball cleanly out of the backfield. The one question moving forward is how well does he pass protect? It's a prerequisite in the West Coast-type offenses. You need your backs to be proficient in pass protection.

Defensively, cornerback Jalen Mills has been all around the football. He's versatile, smart and athletic. He was a four-year starter at LSU, no small feat. Mills must now be able to be this type of player with the pads on. Jim Schwartz wants his cornerbacks to be physical and tough. We don't need to see cornerbacks being dragged 30 yards down the field this season.

4. A Different Perspective

Safety Blake Countess sported a helmet cam during Wednesday's practice so the coaches can see what he's looking at before and during a play. The tape could also be shown to an opposing wide receiver to find out what the man lining up across from him is attempting to glean prior to the snap of the ball.

"Those are great devices to have. In fact, we used them in the Kansas City with the quarterbacks," Pederson said. "We've had them on their helmets before. It gives you an opportunity to kind of see from the players' vantage point where they're looking, where their eyes are. Are they in the right direction? Are they on the right reads? And defensively are (they) in the right spots? And then you can evaluate and help correct the player."

Pederson added that depending on how the film from the camera looks they will use it to help develop positions.

5. Make Plans To Join Us This Sunday

The first Open Practice, themed "Kids Run the Show Day," takes place this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.