Les Bowen: 2023 NFL Rule Changes BREAKDOWN w/ Chris Franklin | Philadelphia Eagles News + Updates

On the second episode of “Bowen on the Birds,” Les Bowen talks about the new NFL rule on kickoffs, allowing fair catches made inside the 25-yard line to be moved to that spot. Special teams coaches see their turf being eroded. How does the new rule change affect teams’ approach to the kickoff? Les also talks about the paradox of being concerned about player safety on kickoffs while delving more and more into Thursday night games, which don’t allow the body to recover from Sunday. Joining Les is Chris Franklin, who covers the Eagles for NJ.com. Franklin has been the Eagles’ beat reporter for NJ.com since 2020. Les asks for Chris Franklin’s thoughts on how the Eagles defense will change under Sean Desai, and whether the team might still have a move to make at safety. Are Sydney Brown and Reed Blankenship the answer at safety? Also, new QBs coach Alex Tanney spoke with reporters last week. How will the former journeyman quarterback take his approach to help the likes of Jalen Hurts, Marcus Mariota, Ian Book, and the recently drafted Tanner McKee? Finally, DJ Fluker, a veteran offensive lineman, was spotted working out with the Philadelphia Eagles. Will the former first-round pick end up on the roster come preseason?