The rookies are within the constructing, and the day earlier than they had been set to take the observe area for the primary time, they spoke to reporters to solutions some questions. Makai Lemon expressed being desperate to get out on the sphere and get to work, but additionally mentioned he’s taken a while earlier than he falls asleep at night time to understand the surreal expertise of realizing his dream of taking part in within the NFL.
The Eagles’ first-round decide mentioned that he’s been loving the Metropolis of Philadelphia since he acquired to city, and he undoubtedly felt the love on the Sixers sport final weekend. Lemon additionally mentioned he’s excited to be in an offense like this, and thinks his skillset will mesh rather well with what they’re attempting to do.
Right here’s a few of what he needed to say:
On Sean Mannion
“Getting to know him more and more, you know, as a person and then as a coach really. He’s super invested into the players, so I’m excited to learn a lot from him.”
On assembly DeVonta Smith
He additionally talked about being with DeVonta Smith on the Sixers sport, and famous that he didn’t decide his mind an excessive amount of given the setting. Nonetheless, Smith advised the rookie that he was going to like taking part in Philadelphia, and gave Lemon rather a lot to sit up for.
“Yeah, super humble guy. Super chill, super calm – kind of my type of vibe. So, I feel like me and [DeVonta Smith] clicked on those things. But you know, when we step on the field, you know, he already know he got that dog mentality. So, I feel like me and him are going to click well. Definitely.”
Lemon thinks he and Smith will certainly push one another given their related mindsets, and having the ability to line up subsequent to a man like Smith will solely make him higher.
“He definitely, you know, not the biggest guy, not the tallest guy on the field, but having that heart, makes him such an impact player, and that’s what sticks out to me.”
On carrying No. 9
“It’s going to be nine. No. 9. Appreciate the Eagles so much, and Nick Foles especially, to pass that number down because I know he could have easily kept that number to himself. Such a great player when he was here wearing that No. 9, you know, led them to the Super Bowl. So, I appreciate him so much. I definitely cherish that so much and I will represent the nine well wearing it – represent the team well. So I’m just super excited to to get that number for sure.”
Lemon defined that he was conscious that he can be the primary participant to put on No. 9 since Foles left the Eagles, however mentioned he realized extra about it and appreciated it much more.
“Getting to know the whole backstory with Carson Wentz went down, and then, [Foles] came in and then led the team to the Super Bowl, and did what he did. So, I appreciate him so much. I definitely don’t take that lightly.”
The rookie WR additionally confirmed that Foles needed to inform Lemon the information personally, and needed to talk to him on the telephone. Lemon additionally later defined that 9 was the bottom possibility and the Eagles truly recommended it.
As for whether or not he tried to get No. 6 – the quantity he wore in faculty – from DeVonta Smith, Lemon quipped that Smith let him know that it was not up for dialogue.
On Jalen Hurts
“I haven’t got to meet [Jalen Hurts] in person yet, but definitely soon, when all the guys are back and he in the building. But definitely, such a great person – besides the player that he is, such a great player, but just the personality he is, just how he carries himself. I’m definitely, you know, want to learn from him and just to get around him. Seems like a cool guy.”
