http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/2534 Recent articles about Dan Klecko en-us Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb appeared Wednesday on Daily News Live on the Comcast Sportsnet Network and answered several questions ranging from the condition of his recent shoulder injury to his relationship with the fans. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279689 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279689 Dan Klecko is a fullback no more. At Monday's OTA, Klecko was moved back to defensive tackle, which is where he will now play. Klecko was signed by the Eagles in March to play fullback on a full-time basis for the first time in his career. However, when the Eagles acquired Klecko's former teammate in Indianapolis, Luke Lawton, on Friday for a conditional draft pick, Klecko went back to a more familiar post. The 5-11, 275-pound Klecko was the Big East defensive player of the year as a defensive tackle during his senior year at nearby Temple University. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. In New England, Klecko was told by head coach Bill Belichick to learn a new position to make himself more valuable. Klecko moonlighted as a linebacker and as a fullback in addition to defensive tackle during his three years with the Patriots and two seasons with the Colts. He also has plenty of experience on special teams. With Klecko in the mix at defensive tackle, the Eagles now have starters Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley, top draft pick Trevor Laws, another one of Klecko's teammates from Indianapolis in Montae Reagor, LaJuan Ramsey, Jeremy Clark and inside nickel rusher Darren Howard. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:43:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276072 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276072 June 1st has come and gone, with the Philadelphia Eagles making no trades. Well, only a few days after that date the Eagles do indeed make a trade, with the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately for Eagles fans, the deal does not address their wide receiver situation, or Lito Sheppard. Instead this trade adds more depth to their fullback position. Who'd they acquire? Luke Lawton. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:08:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275298 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275298 The Eagles acquired fullback Luke Lawton from the Indianapolis Colts on Friday for a conditional 2009 draft choice. The 240-pound fullback appeared in 11 games for the defending Super Bowl champions in 2007. He carried the ball five times for 13 yards and gained 29 yards on four catches, including a touchdown. Lawton also played a role on the Colts' special teams unit. Originally a rookie free agent from McNeese State in 2004, Walton spent time on the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills' practice squads in his rookie year. He made his first appearance in game action with the New York Jets in 2005, registering two special teams tackles. Lawton was a teammate of fullback Dan Klecko in Indianapolis, where Klecko played primarily as a defensive tackle. The New Iberia, La. native had a decorated career at McNeese State, where he was a teammate of defensive end Bryan Smith. His 22 rushing touchdowns rank seventh in school history. Additionally, he was a three-year starter and was a first-team All-America at fullback. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:27:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275288 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275288 Dan Klecko admits he sometimes sneaks peeks at the work the defensive tackles are doing elsewhere on the Eagles' practice field. But with Klecko trying to make a transition from defensive tackle and part-time fullback to full-time fullback, he can only take brief glimpses at a former way of life. Before, with New England and Indianapolis, he had to know about a dozen offensive plays each week, ''now it's the whole playbook.'' ''Because I was only [playing fullback in] short-yardage and goal-line, this is all new to me,'' Klecko said. ''Nothing comes easy. I'm struggling -- well, not struggling -- but I'm trying to get everything right and that's a challenge. ''Certain times, I'm still awkward. I think everything has to be quick. But when it's a seven-step drop, I have to stop hurrying everything.'' The Eagles would like Klecko to overcome the challenges and become the successor to their fullback of the past two seasons, Thomas Tapeh, who signed with Minnesota as a free agent. With Klecko due to drop from his current 275 pounds to 265, a successful transition would mean they will have added the kind of battering-ram fullback they have been seeking. They also will have added a player who has three Super Bowl championship rings -- and even a touchdown catch in an AFC Championship Game. And they will have bolstered their special teams with experience and versatility. ''That's awesome,'' Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett said of Klecko's attempted conversion. ''He has the size to do both [defensive tackle or fullback]. If they told me to go play defensive back, and that's the only way I'm on the team, I'd find a way to play DB.'' The transition isn't easy, however, because Klecko not only has to overcome his lack of full-time experience as a fullback, but also Jason Davis' two years of familiarity with the Eagles offense while on the injured reserve list in 2006 and the practice squad in 2007. Klecko is trying to do everything he can to close the gap while working in the current minicamp for rookies and a few other selected veterans. ''Every once in a while we'll be doing something, and it's not second nature yet,'' Klecko said. ''So far, everything is going OK. Getting out there, seeing stuff, it's helping. I don't have the luxury of taking days off. I just want to learn the plays better.'' Davis has been a big help, Klecko said, noting: ''We've gotten along great. Sometimes it causes tension, but he's a great guy and we've gotten along great.'' Klecko, who played for Bill Belichick in New England and Tony Dungy in Indianapolis, said he also is getting along great with coach Andy Reid, including last week when he missed an assignment and received some 1-on-1 tutoring. ''He was just coaching, helping me with understanding what's happening with that play,'' Klecko said. ''When he talks, I listen.'' Asked for the nuts and bolts of that conversation, Klecko laughed. ''I don't think I can get into that,'' he said. ''I'm still in the 'Belichick mindset,' and that means I don't think I can even talk about hangnails.'' The NFL savvy developed as the son of former New York Jet Joe Klecko and during his own previous five seasons also is serving Klecko well in other ways. ''When the lows come, or I get yelled at, I know that's the way things go,'' Klecko said. ''Everyone gets yelled at, unless you're a Donovan [McNabb], Tom [Brady] or Peyton [Manning]. I know how it goes.'' Fri, 30 May 2008 06:24:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272378 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272378 I really hope this kid gets a chance in the NFL............... There are so many hopes and dreams crowded into the Eagles' locker room at the NovaCare Complex, they had to bring in extra lockers to hold them all. The middle of the room is lined with the temporary cubicles, most of them housing young men whose employment as professional football players is also temporary. Some will survive, though. They will get through the camp for rookies and selected veterans this week, and will make it to the other minicamps that pock the empty schedule until training camp arrives in July. The lucky ones will get that far, too. Getting to September and a permanent locker that won't be wheeled into storage is another matter. Someone will beat the odds, though. It happens every year. This week, the hopefuls wedge into their little lockers and wonder if it could actually be them. Terrell Golden, an undrafted rookie receiver from Penn State, watches the comings and goings from the middle of the room. He dresses under a nameplate that reads Marvin Golden, which is his given name, but he has always used his middle name. Undrafted free agents, particularly ones as nice as Golden, do not point out such mistakes to the organization. A locker in an NFL complex is a good thing to have, regardless. "It's been a lot of learning," Golden said of the switch from college to the pros. "The terminology is different, and it's such a complex offense compared to what we ran at Penn State. I'm just trying to learn on the fly." Golden is a solid 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds and believes he would best fit in as a slot receiver or perhaps an extra tight end. He prides himself on downfield blocking, and understands that speed is not his prime selling point "I'm not the fastest but I'm far from the slowest," he said. "It's a good fit with my size. I think I can be really effective in the slot, but I'm just hoping to do whatever. When we put on some pads, I'll really be able to show my work in the blocking game." Penn State was a good experience for Golden, who caught 30 passes, including three touchdowns, as a senior. He was there as the team went from being pretty bad to being very respectable once again. If not for Michigan's last-minute drive to a win in 2005, Golden might well have been on a national championship team. Where Golden sits now, he is four feet from the locker of Jason Avant, whose tippy-toe reception on that final drive kept the Wolverines going. Right next to Golden, in his own tiny locker, is former Ohio State receiver Bam Childress. "I hear about it a little bit," Golden said, with a sigh. "Jason swears that was a catch. I've got to find the picture. He was clearly out of bounds." "It's just bitterness," Avant said, laughing. "They've got to get over it. It was definitely a catch, but when you just miss the national championship, I guess you have to argue about something to make you feel better." Golden had a "rocky" relationship with coach Joe Paterno at first, but they became friends, someone the receiver felt comfortable talking to if he needed to sort something out. Paterno didn't get Golden's name right, either. The coach called him t-AIR-ull rather than turr-ELL for five years. Golden had to let that one slide, too. "I know what people say about him, but he's still sharp. He's definitely on top of things," Golden said. "If you mess up, he's right in your face." At the next level, the players in the rookie camps, particularly the undrafted free agents, know that things work differently. If you mess up, you find another means of employment. Even if you don't mess up, that is usually the case. The Eagles had five true wide receivers last season - Kevin Curtis, Reggie Brown, Avant, Hank Baskett and Greg Lewis. All five are still on the roster, and the team spent a second-round pick on receiver/returner DeSean Jackson. Are there really any jobs for the guys in the little lockers to win? They hope so, they really do. Golden, Childress, Jamal Jones, Frantz Hardy, Shaheer McBride, Michael Gasperson. All these unfamiliar names - some of which are even correct - their owners all hope so. Bill Sampy, another wide receiver, had his hopes driven off the field on a cart midway through yesterday's practice. He collided with a defender going for a pass and he injured his left ankle. Out there getting a look from the coaches one minute, gone the next. Maybe coming back, maybe not. While Sampy was treated, the coaches and the rest of the team merely turned their backs and trotted to the adjacent field to continue practice. Life is like that in the NFL in May. The conditions are cramped and the opportunities are limited and the odds are not good. There is no place they would rather be, though. "Hey, man. I want to be in this room August 31st," Golden said. This week, more than any, he's not alone Wed, 28 May 2008 06:34:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271635 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271635 Ya know those under the radar signings that look brilliant during the season? These could very well be those kind of signings...can't wait! ...click it Wed, 28 May 2008 06:02:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271631 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271631 Offense comes back strong: Donovan McNabb: Finished season healthy on a 3 game win streak and has all offseason to practice and not rehab. Brian Westbrook: Self explanatory, the man is unreal. Wide Receivers: Some say we did not address this position well. I still believe that we will make a trade similar to the Donte Stallworth deal 2 years ago. We have to get someone. If not we will rely on Curtis who has one season of experience with McNabb under his belt, and Reggie Brown to try to break out this year as last year was a disappointment to Eagles fans. Tight Ends: LJ Smith is back off injury and provides a big play spark. Celek looked good when he got the chance and was able to make plays. Schobel's future could be somewhere else next season. Offensive Line: Good as long as they all stay healthy. I think Max Jean-Gilles is ready for the pro's and if someone goes down he can step up. Defense will succeed: Trent Cole: Great pass rusher coming off the edge to put pressure on QB's. Patterson & Bunkley: With another year of experience these two should be a great tandem in 2008-2009. Patterson was 3rd in tackles of all defensive tackles last year behind the 2nd place tackler by 1. As long as he is not suspended he should be a huge factor. Brown & Sheppard: Sheldon will be back on attack again this year! No one knows what will happen to Sheppard but he will either play great on the field or bring us a great player in return, or a pick in next years draft. Linebackers: Jim Johnson thinks he has finally found that young, talented, smart group of guys who will play great next year and mesh through the next 10 years together. I feel confident with Gaither, Bradley, and Gocong starting and Akeem Jordan rotating in to add some speed and energy to the defense. Gocong and Gaither both started last year and can provide leadership for the other 2 young guys. Dawkins & Mikell: Brian Dawkins wasn't in football shape last year because he had to tend to his wife while she gave birth. Dawkins will be working hard this year and get himself ready properly for the season. As for Mikell, well he has to stay motivated throughout camp to keep his job and I believe he will do just that. Now for the new guys: Asante Samuel: Best in the business. Leads the NFL with 16 interceptions over the last two seasons. Who can forget the two interceptions and a touchdown he put up against us last year? Chris Clemons: Tallied a career best 8 sacks for the Oakland Raiders last year. Now he comes to a better defense and has the luxury of playing on the opposite side of Trent Cole, one of the NFL's best pass rushers. Klecko & Wilson: Dan Klecko is switching his position from defensive line to fullback for the Eagles and Kris Wilson is going to provide an athletic talent at the tight end position although he played full back in Kansas City at times. He had a leg injury which set back his career but healthy, this kid can make plays. Lorenzo Booker: Fast. Quick. Playmaker. All words to describe the versatile 2nd year running back out of Florida State. The Eagles had interest in him during last year's draft and after seeing what he could do in the pro's, they traded their 4th round pick aquired from Carolina for him. He should provide matchup problems while on the field with Brian Westbrook. Jackson & Laws: Desean Jackson was a tremendous kick returner at the University of California. He returned 6 kicks in his college career and had a good receiving career too. He provides speed for the offense and is a game breaker on special teams similar to the ability that Devin Hester provides for the Bears. Not to say that Jackson is going to have the impact Hester has but he will do better then Reno Mahe because I'm sure you have all seen his return against Tennessee last year! Trevor Laws had 112 tackles his senior season on a God awful Notre Dame team. He stood out on the defensive line and will provide depth for the Eagles. When he gets in he will be able to make plays and do what is asked of him. With the team healthy and the new additions, the Eagles should soar in 2008! Sat, 10 May 2008 22:30:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265594 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265594 Here is the transcript of the conference call that the Eagles had with DeSean Jackson for Philadelphia-area reporters: On what it feels like to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles: "It's a blessing, a dream come true. The Philadelphia Eagles were high on my list. I felt like I had a connection with the program, [head coach] Andy Reid and the rest of the coaches. It's a dream come true and I am ready to get in there as soon as possible and make great things happen for the team." On what the connection was between him and Reid: "I felt like we had a good eye-to-eye conversation. He let me know how he felt about me and he just said he needed an explosive wide receiver that could come in and return kicks and punts. I informed him that I thought I was that guy to come in there and do some great things." On whether he was aware that it normally takes wide receivers a few years to blossom in this system: "Mostly, I spoke with [Dave Culley] the wide receiver coach. He just spent time breaking down the offense when I went on my private trip there to visit the team. The offense looks like a great offense to be a part of. I am just very excited for the opportunity I am getting." On whether he was surprised that he lasted as long as he did on the first day of the draft: "I definitely was. I felt like I would go higher than I did, but God had a plan for me and I knew it would be a team that would pick me up and put me in a great position. Like I said, everything happens for a reason and I think this is going to be a great fit for me." On how often people bring up his size and what he thinks about that: "I have been hearing about that all my life. It has been something to motivate me. Sitting back and waiting for my name to be called, I kind of figured that a lot of people were afraid of my size. Like I tell everybody else, my heart is bigger than my size and I play larger than I really am. It is just something that I will keep having to go through in my career, but I am ready to compete right away." On whether he will play with a chip on his shoulder because a few teams passed on him: "I definitely feel like that will motivate me. I just know I have to come to the Eagles ready to play, I will expect a lot of myself. I have sat back the past few weeks and saw [CB] Asante Samuel added to that secondary with [FS] Brian Dawkins. They have [RB] Brian Westbrook and [WB] Donovan McNabb. Those are some awesome names to be a part of. I am going to come in right away and try to compete and just get better as soon as possible." On how long he has been working with Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice: "I have been working with him for the past two months. He is a great mentor of mine. He has been teaching me a lot of things about running routes and being ready for the competition at the next level. He told me to study my playbook, keep my body healthy and so much more. Like I said, it has been an honor for me to be able to work with one of the best wide receivers in the game." On how they got together: "I am actually signed with DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment, so he is signed with them too. That is how I got to meet him." On why he was able to have success in college returning punts: "I am very confident. I can just sit back there and catch the football no matter where it is kicked. I can field punts and I am able to see the whole field. I can see my blockers and make great moves from there. Once I see a seam, I am going to hit it and take it the distance." On whether there is anything else that separates him from other returners: "I just feel like - even with the draft, I just felt like I was ready, just waiting for someone else to show confidence in me. The Philadelphia Eagles are a perfect fit for me and it's an honor and a blessing to be able to be their pick." On what he thinks will be the biggest adjustment from college to the NFL: "Coming in and working hard. I have to face every team. It's a long season, I hear from a lot of people in the NFL. I have to study playbooks and go to film sessions. I have to keep my body healthy. It is going to be a big transition for me, but I feel like I can come in and produce right away." On whether he thinks it will be harder to adjust to the return game or to playing the wide receiver: "I think both of them will be challenging. Coming in and being an impact wide receiver right away and coming in and returning kicks right way will both be challenging. That is something that I expect from myself. I expect nothing but the best things. I just feel like I am capable of making great things happen for the team. I am going to hope for the best and certainly come in prepared and ready to work." TREVOR LAWS Here is the transcript of the conference call that the Eagles had with Trevor Laws for Philadelphia-area reporters: On whether he had much contact with the Eagles coming into the draft: "Yes, I talked to a couple of guys. I had some great interviews with the guys. It's a surprise, though. It's a big surprise; I'm thrilled about it." On why he is surprised: "I would be surprised anywhere. Going through the draft process, not knowing what's going to happen, you can go anywhere. It's amazing that I'm going to be up there in Philly. It's awesome." On the situation at defensive tackle: "I looked at their roster a little bit, but I see there is a position for me to contribute. There is an opportunity for me to get in there and compete with some guys. I think it's a pretty good place for me." On whether he plays defensive end or defensive tackle: "I would definitely say I'm a tackle." On whether he has played any defensive end: "I played end in a 3-4 scheme, but in Philadelphia , who plays a 4-3, I'm definitely an inside guy." On who he talked to the most when he visited with the Eagles: "The whole staff. We sat down for a little bit and talked to a few people. They were some pretty positive meetings." On how close he is with DE Victor Abiamiri: "We're real close friends. We were roommates for over a year. I talk to him on a weekly basis almost. It's really exciting to go to the same team as him." On what his day was like: "It's nerve-wracking, but the moment your name is called, it's just amazing. It's the moment you've been waiting for, for so long. I'm just beaming right now." On what it was like when he got the phone call from the Eagles: "A lot of Eagles staff and [head] coach [Andy] Reid and a couple of different people. It was surreal. It feels great." On who the first person was that he talked to: "I think Coach Reid. As soon as the phone [rang], my whole family mobbed me, so it was kind of hard to hear, but it was a great situation." On whether he was worried that his stock would drop in the draft after Notre Dame struggled: "Yes, definitely. But, I think with my strong Senior Bowl and combine performances, teams kind of looked through the season and saw the player I really was." On where he is right now: "I'm in Minnesota right now at my parents' house." Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:30:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/259952 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/259952 The answer: likely the newest Eagle. Kris Wilson is visiting the Eagles today, and the team has announced they will hold a press conference at 3 pm today, where they will likely discuss their signing of the free agent. According to PhiladelphiaEagles.com, Wilson is a tight end, H-back and fullback. He is a local kid, from Lancaster, who spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is coming off his best season in 2007, where he started 12 games, and caught 24 passes for 180 yards. He played a lot of fullback last season for the Chiefs and even had 3 carries for 7 yards. He also has 4 career touchdown receptions. Includes a short highlight of Wilson plowing through the Titans defense to score a touchdown. Update: The deal is confirmed, and will likely be for three years. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:40:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218880 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218880 Former Kansas City Chiefs FB/TE Kris Wilson is visiting the Philadelphia Eagles today. The team has also set-up a 3pm est media appearance for Wilson. With the Eagles pattern this off-season one can only believe this means Wilson is in town for his physical and to sign the dotted line. So by 3:30pm, he should officially be an Eagle. Wilson should be able to help this team in multiple roles. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:26:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218802 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218802 Okay, so far this offseason we've really seen the Eagles go on the defensive. With the signings of CB/Asante Samuel, DE/Chris Clemons, LB/Rocky Boiman the team has made it a point to go out and get what they feel is necessary to make them more complete in order to get to that next level. Aside from the lone offensive signing of the offseason in Dan Klecko we really haven't changed much offensively. Sure, he will compete with Jason Davis at FB and certainly provide more pass protection as well as run blocking for the ball carrier. Now, the signings all make sense but have to make you wonder about the direction of the team in the coming month or so. The release of Jevon Kearse was defniitely anticipated and was quickly overshadowed by the signing of Clemons. The addition of Boiman fills that void of a veteran LB presence (Takeo Spikes) in the event that someone goes down or just needs some guidance. He may challenge for a starting spot, most likely against Gocong but more than likely this was a signing with positional depth in mind. Of course Asante is here to help create turnovers and to shut down the other team's No.1 receiver. With all of this being said.. how does this roster look 2 months down the road? Do we all expect some trades to go down? Possibly. Can we expect another under the radar signing or two before draft day? Also possible. I really don't see us adding another starter before draft day but there are some guys still out on the market that can be key role players and provide competition on a roster that doesn't have any glaring holes. Yes, I understand everyone's "Need" for a WR but I really don't think it's a must have to take this team over the top. It's pretty safe to say that we'll grab a WR in the draft, possibly in the 1st round even, depends on the value of the pick and who is sitting there on the board. We're going to have an abundance of picks come draft day and I don't know how we can possibly keep even 8 of them seeing how we'll have anywhere between 10-12. Our needs in my opinion based on need goes in this order: S, OT, WR, DT, DE, CB - - Obviously in most of these positions they will be players to be groomed and not play right away, especially at Safety and OT. We need more depth behind Bunk and Patterson and we need to find that guy to play opposite of Cole. Our need for a CB will definitely jump forward if we trade Lito. These are just some of my thoughts on a slow day in the NFL, even with the signing of Boiman which I do like because I've read some pretty good things about him. Feel free to leave some feedback in response to my thoughts. Just remember that in the end, no matter what.. LET'S GO BIRDS!!!! Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:24:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/216827 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/216827 Ladies and Gents since the offseason started I've been on Donovan's bandwagon to get our Birds some playmakers aka a real number 1 WR. However time went by and yet even as I write this March 23, 2008 there is no new offensive weapon for Super 5. I mean there's always a chance before the draft we make a trade or something. The thing is I realized we really shouldnt let Lito go, he's been a constant Cowboy Killa. He's been our Number 1 CB for a few years and has done a great job.. With the addition of Asante and Chis Clemmons I think our Defense can really excel. Jim Johnson can blitz out of his ass now. We can have more LB blitzes because we know Gocong and Bradley can rush the passer as well. Now my fellow birds fans for anyone whoever reads my articles or comments you know i'm right in the front of the bus when it comes to getting a top WR but I think keeping lito might be better. Now lets just imagine my scenairo. I say draft S Kenny Phillips from Miami in the first round, for the second round pick the best WR out there and then address our usual picks which concists of OT and DTs. So lets say the seasons here.... we slide Sheldon to nickel have Kenny Phillips start at safety dawk at his spot asante and lito at the corners. We can then unleash our d-linemen for havoc. Damnit I MISS the GANG GREEN D our city loves great defense thats one thing our team would always get right through the years. The last few we went away from it time to get back on it. The only way my scenario works though is if Andy doesnt red shirt our draft picks because it seems the Eagles are the only pro team to redshirt rookies lol. Seriously though if we get rookie results from the rookies we are going to Tampa. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:30:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/215535 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/215535 u know the drill click the link for the full read: i dig what this guy has to say about his switching to fullback-he's got a good tude about it and that makes all the difference in the world....LEHIGH is it time for LEHIGH yet lol! Klecko said he currently weighs 280 to 285 pounds because he was figuring he would sign a free-agent contract to play defensive tackle, not fullback. ''If this [chance to play fullback] didn't come up, that's what I would be doing,'' Klecko said. ''I feel this is something that could be good for my career. Especially given the chance to come play at home, and for a great team like the Eagles, that's the reason I did it.'' The Eagles weren't the only team to talk to him about switching to a full-time role as a fullback, Klecko said. The Los Angeles Raiders inquired a couple of times last offseason, but he re-signed with Indianapolis, only to be released in November. ''But when the Eagles called this year [about playing fullback], I said, 'Let's get this done, if they think this is something we can do,''' said Klecko, who grew up in suburban Philadelphia and recently moved back to the area. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:10:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/208173 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/208173 On Eagles Live, Chris McPherson reported that he officially signed and will meet the media for a 2:30 press conference on PhiladelphiaEagles.com. He is said to be playing Fullback and is great on special teams especially kick return lead blocking. Not a huge signing, but he's a overall great player. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:59:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205669 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205669