Things to watch for as Birds take flight

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, July, 2006 | by Bob Brookover

So, you want to go to Eagles training camp?

You've decided that dealing with the Pennsylvania Turnpike traffic, the long walks in the searing sun, and the need to swat away nagging gnats is a small price to pay to welcome back the Boys of Autumn in Year 1 A.T.O.

All right then, here's a primer on what to look for and where to go if you decide to make the trip to Lehigh University.

From a fan's standpoint, the first few days of camp are duller than a first-round World Cup soccer match between Japan and Croatia. Rookies and a few selected veterans arrive Thursday and work out Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but there's no "live" scrimmaging. Veterans report early Sunday evening, and Monday's workout is closed to the public.

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