PHILADELPHIA – On a few occasions back in training camp, Nick Sirianni ended practice by calling out a pair of names and letting players go one-on-one in front of the entire team.
It might have been a pass-rushing rep or a pass route between receiver and defensive back. On one occasion, linebacker Ben VanSumeren was allowed to revisit his fullback roots and do battle against undrafted rookie safety Andre Sam’ in the passing game.
VanSumeren dipped his shoulder inside before breaking outside creating significant separation from Sam’ as their teammates erupted watching a route that would have made DeVonta Smith proud. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett was unable to finish the rep with an off-target throw but that didn’t stop the jaws from drooping at VanSumeren’s athletic ability…