2010 Eagles defense will feature a number of new faces

We're just trying to find the best combination of the first three (linebackers)," defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said. "It really goes with the territory ... and it's absolutely not (a statement on Moise).

"If you've been around sports long enough, this happens all the time. At the same time, it's a challenge for Moise ... to rise up and respond to the challenge."

Jordan's not played too much on the strong side, but his overall experience Asante Samuel seems to be winning the day, and McDermott thinks he will be fine

"(Akeem) is showing us he can play any position ... he's physical, he's got a good feel for the game in both the run and pass game. The guy's a warrior."

This is not a settled position -- "Moise's best football is ahead of him," McDermott said -- and could change back at any time. But for now, it's Jordan.

New start for Arrington

So Kevin Kolb steps into an offense with Jeremy Macklin and Winston Justice as his DeSean Jackson two primary receivers. LeSean McCoy, Mike Bell, and Charles Scott are all in the rotation at RB, with McCoy being the starter and most likely work horse. The team is hoping Macklin really steps up in year two, and makes a huge impact on this offense. They would like to see him be Kolb's primary target. Brent Celek is the team's starting TE and he should play a big factor in their offensive production as well. The only real question on the offensive line is at RG, but that will get settled in pre-season.

The Defense will run a base 4-3 scheme and be led on the field by, well that seems to be the question as the 2010 Eagles defense will feature a number of new faces. Ernie Simms comes in to play OLB, they drafted Nate Allen to play FS. However this feels like a no name defense as the team looks for some guys to make an impact.

Before being slowed by a hamstring injury during a Sunday afternoon passing drill,Jeremy Maclin  the fourth-year pro out of Arizona was showing why Philadelphia signed the 225-pound back to an offer sheet in the offseason.

    "He and LeSean (McCoy) really complement each other well," head coach Andy Reid said.

With the departure of Brian Westbrook, Bell's bruising style should prove to be LeSean McCoy a nice change-of-pace to the shifty McCoy.

    "I have to open up my game," Bell said. "We're different from each other but because we have different styles we make the offense tougher to defend