DeSean Jackson Named MVP

No, the Eagles aren't back in Arizona to re-play the 2008 NFC Championship Game, if that's what entered your mind while reading this post's headline. Instead, Philly's starting QB Donovan McNabb and several other players are out west for the next few days to get some extra practice in before Training Camp begins. McNabb owns a home in an area of Arizona called Chandler, and annualy invites teammates to join him in a brief series of workouts and preparations for the season. It was initially expected that all of the Eagles' Wide Receivers were going to travel with McNabb to Arizona, but it is now believed that at least a few them--including Hank Baskett--were not able to attend this event. It is known that other players (not just WRs) came along, including rookies Cornelius Ingram, LeSean McCoy, and Jeremy Maclin. Unfortunately, Brian Westbrook was not able to make the trip to the Phoenix area, for he remains in rehabilitation for his ankle surgery earlier in the offseason. While near McNabb's residence, the players run through passing drills and basic routes, and word is that these select Eagles' practices are running smoothly. According to Philadelphia sports writer Garry Cobb: