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How Kellen Moore found a unique role for Will Shipley in rookie’s NFL debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Will Shipley didn’t touch the ball on offense in his NFL debut and he played just four snaps outside of his 17 on special teams.
But it was still an encouraging start for the fourth-round pick out of Clemson.
And offensive coordinator Kellen Moore found a unique way to use Shipley in the Eagles’ 34-29 win over the Packers on São Paulo, Brazil.
“It felt awesome,” Shipley said after the game. “Great to get out there. Preseason is preseason. To get out there for my first game and for it to be in Brazil, I don’t think I could have drew it up much better. So blessed.”
All four of Shipley’s offensive snaps in this game — three in the 2nd quarter and one in the 3rd — came as the second running back in 21 personnel. All four of them came with the game’s MVP Saquon Barkley on the field with him.
The Eagles used just 25 total plays in 21 personnel in 2023. But after seeing them use that package this summer, they had success with it on Friday night.
“I think it can be a huge part (of the offense),” Shipley said. “Also something that we had in the game plan going into the week. We knew that we were going to utilize it. We were ready for it. I think as we continue throughout the season, we’re going to continue to expand it and just see where it goes from there.
“But any opportunity I get, I’m going to try to take advantage of it. Especially just learning from the two guys above me. You saw what Saquon did today. Just all opportunities, make the most of them.”
Three of Shipley’s plays came back-to-back-to-back in the second quarter:
Shipley first got on the field at the 8:04 mark in the second quarter on a 2nd-and-9. He lined up out wide right and ran an orbit motion to the left side of the field. As A.J. Brown ran a clear-out route, Shipley drew coverage from the nickel in the flat and also froze the linebacker. Jalen Hurts…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-09-09 14:23:27
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