Sean McDermott Is Quickly Learning the Art of "Reid-Speak"

He’s only officially been the Eagles’ defensive coordinator for about five weeks, yet Sean McDermott has already learned what some like to call “Reid-speak.” During his press conference following Thursday’s preseason game against Jacksonville, McDermott said all he needed to say without actually saying anything. That’s true talent. And that’s Reid-speak. Unfortunately, the biggest victim of his first major foray into the world of Reid-speak was perhaps the one player who needs as much positive reinforcement as he can get—Joe Mays. Unaware of what I mean? Well, here’s what McDermott had to say about the current status of the MIKE linebacker depth chart. “It is a work in progress. There is competition at that position, which is what we want at every position. That will remain up until and throughout the rest of the season." Really? Could have surprised me. I mean, I thought that nine of the 11 positions were on lockdown....