Rookie safety Allen runs with Eagles’ first team
When the Eagles used the 37th pick in April’s draft to grab South Florida safety Nate Allen, it was clear they thought highly of his future in the NFL. They probably didn’t expect it to arrive so fast. Allen, a 22-year-old from South Florida, was running with the Eagles’ first team defense Wednesday, a day after veteran Marlin Jackson was lost likely for the season because of injury. Allen’s fellow defenders praised his physical skills but stressed the importance of honing his mental game – learning the defense, handling pressure, and being prepared to cope with the ups and downs of a long season. “Obviously in this defense he’s got his work cut out for him,” strong safety Quintin Mikell …
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Rookie safety Allen runs with Eagles’ first team
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