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Philadelphia Eagles: King Dunlap overtakes Demetress Bell at LT

Found August 11, 2012 on Philly Sports Muse: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: King Dunlap,  Jason Peters,  Chris Carter,  Andy Reid
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles,  Pittsburgh Steelers
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Left tackle Demetress Bell was signed this offseason to  stand in for Pro Bowler Jason Peters after he went down with an offseason Achilles injury. The success of the offensive line is critical for ensuring success for the Philadelphia Eagles this season, and after just one preseason game the Birds decided that change was needed. During Saturday’s walk through, the towering King Dunlap (6’9, 330) was given the thumbs up to take the starting left tackle position in practice. Tim McManus reports that neither Bell nor Dunlap received an explanation as to the change. Bell took the news in stride, saying “No it’s not surprising. It is what it is. If that’s what the coaches say then that’s what it is. It’s not my job to sit there and coach. It’s my job to just play.” Bell played only 6 snaps in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Steelers but had an unimpressive outing. In fact, he may have been a key reason why Vick injured his thumb. Sheil Kapadia outlined in Birds 24/7 what happene...
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