Eagles WR Jason Avant Worked at Safety

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Fans expected the unexpected when Chip Kelly became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Chipper is already delivering.

TE Clay Harbor's future with this team became a bit cloudy once the they signed James Casey a few weeks ago, so it's not overly surprising that the team has tinkered with him at a new position (OLB) on the other side of the ball where they could find themselves thin if an injury occurs. Intriguing and a bit unexpected.

What I found even more surprising was sure-handed veteran receiver Jason Avant working at safety. CSN's Geoff Mosher has more on the two players working at different positions. Both are quick to point out they are still offensive guys, however, and are just trying new things per the coach's request. On Avant:

Avant’s role was already in question given Kelly’s emphasis on tight ends and the spread offense. Avant has primarily played the inside receiver throughout his career, the spot where tight ends usually line up in spread offenses, along with being a key part of special teams. Avant has the best hands among the receivers and makes the toughest catches but doesn’t have high-end speed, which is why he was perfect for the slot in Andy Reid’s West Coast offense.

Who knows how any of this experimentation ends up working out, but it's just another day in the coaching life of a Chip Kelly team apparently.

How sick would a few interceptions like this be?

>>Clay Harbor, Jason Avant working on defense for the Eagles [CSN]

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