Rookie Chaney begin LB for Eagles (PA) (Yahoo!)

Philadelphia (PA) - Philadelphia Eagles Jamar Chaney rookie (notes) will literally be thrust in the middle of the rivalry with the New York Giants on Sunday, when he made his first career start at middle linebacker.

Chaney, a peak in seventh round in April this year the State of Mississippi, replaced Stewart Bradley (notes) at the beginning of the second quarter a Dallas last Sunday 30-27 victory. Bradley dislocated his right elbow and should spend the rest of the regular season.

The Eagles and the Giants, two 9-4, close their season series with the new Meadowlands Stadium, the NFC East lead on the line.

Chaney had impressed the personal coaching to limited. He was credited with seven tackles in victory over cowboys.

"You could say that he has made his duties when he intervened to Bradley," said Reid. "He did not miss a rhythm all go calls." It gets better every time he has the opportunity to play. You saw that during the camp, then I would expect me that when he had the opportunity to play. »

But Reid knows that offence of giants, it is a little different than the cowboys of the last place.

"They are going to test the linebackers," Reid said, "with running in the game and how coins tight end and the game screen and so on."

Consider that the rookie warned.

"I just have to do my thing", Chaney said "and be ready for whatever they throw me."

The Giants mean 148.3 yards per game on the ground, good for fourth in the NFL and have been recently especially effective. They are precipitated 36 times for 197 yards in a victory for 31-7 on the State of Washington on December 5 and added a 213 yards high season 28 carries in 21-3 victory Minnesota Monday night.

Brandon Jacobs (notes), a punishment for the rider raced 14 times for 116 yards and one hit against the Vikings and Ahmad Bradshaw (notes), a secessionist threat added 103 yards and carries a score of 11. This is the first time since 2007 both had exceeded the mark of 100 yards in the same game.

Against the Redskins, Jacobs ran eight times in 103 metres and 25 97 added Bradshaw. The two ran for a pair of scores.

An impressive performance to say the least.

"They got the big fella (Jacobs) involved," said Reid. "And that they left Bradshaw is the kind of rotation guys it." And that seems to have worked.

In addition, Giants coach Tom Coughlin knew something had to change, and he was right. Eagles held the Giants to a low season 61 yards rushing on 19 door at the first meeting on 21 November. Bradshaw ran 12 times for 29 yards, Jacobs five to 10 Eagle 27-17 victory.

It was very different to the embarrassment of New York since.

"We've beaten away," said Coughlin. "We just remained persistent and a few exhibits."

Chaney had a double all-SEC interpreter at Mississippi State and his day Scouting pro, he tested on as eligible for the project faster linebacker. He posts a 4.54 fire in sprint 40 yards, but still has slipped in the final round when the Eagles 220e overall selection. It was the 24th taken linebacker.

"I was disappointed," he says, but at the same time I'm in with a chip on my shoulder, wanting to prove everyone is wrong. It is a good opportunity to do so, too. Many DG passed on me, so I want to know that they have made a mistake. »

Reid said that the Eagles were impressed not only with the physical tools of Chaney, but the fact that he played in the Middle at the College and was invited to the defensive, appeals as it does now.

Security "the funniest thing was the first time, he came in drag in the Dallas game), I was expecting to be wide-eyed and type of calm, and it is really" Quintin Mikell (notes) said. "It was intensified." Bark in the appeal. He was strong, dynamic. I think this is when I knew, "OK, he will do his thing." Because he was not afraid. »

Who will be only half the battle on Sunday, though.

"Listen, you are playing a very physical offense," said Reid. "There is a physical challenge for each of them." The mental part of it, as long as he continued its preparation as he did, instead, it should be OK. In other words, he has built a Foundation he can go back and draw, to him through this now, where he is the starter. »

NOTES: Cornerback Asante Samuel (notes), who missed the last three games with an injury to the knee, practiced Wednesday. But its status is uncertain. "To be determined," said Samuel, who led the NFL with seven interceptions. "I need to get some peaks as well, man... some turnover over", said Samuel. "I've been blocked on seven three weeks now." My goal is to win the defensive player of the year this year. »

Q & A with Flyers rookie goalkeeper Sergei Bobrovsky (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The surprising rise of rookie goalkeeper Sergei Bobrovsky was one of the main lines of this season in Flyers history. Bobrovszky those appointed November NHL rookie and is among the leaders in the stars, vote, all while 22-year-old makes the transition to life at the United States.

Bobrovszky those talks to media through an interpreter, but it is obviously more comfortable speaking Russian. Daily News wanted to learn more about the rookie, and how it fits into both on ice and appealed to Andrey Osadchenko, freelance journalist Web site Russian Allhockey.ru.

The following is a transcript of their conversation, translated in English by Osadchenko Osadchenko Bobrovszky speaks to those via Skype and For the rest of their conversation, visit philly.com flyers.

Question: Living abroad usually modifies a person. You have lived in America for 6 months now. Do you feel that you have changed in some way?

Answer: To be honest, I don't think that in this regard. I think I have changed a bit, because the life here is completely different, people are different, everything is different. I could have changed a bit, but I do not even think.

Q. you left Russia with limited English language command. How well can talk you now?

Answer: everyone around speaks only English, so you need to pick it up. I can't say that I have become fluent in English, but... I learn something new every day and advance step by step.

Q. What is the hardest part for you to learn English?

A. I find it really difficult to express my thoughts in English. If told me something, I understand. I understand that said my coach, what he wants to do me. But I can't really say something on my own behalf.

Q. among teammates, pass you in the most time with those who speak of Russia?

R. I can chitchat with anyone on my team. A few words about the game and so forth. But only a few words - nothing more. All the guys are friendly and nice. I have no problem. If I need help with something, then everyone on the team help me.

Q. how communicate you with journalists for?

R. I talk to journalists through an interpreter. Because maybe I will understand that I am asked, but I'm new here. I can say something that is wrong, and then went to the press and the entire Internet will be read on this subject. I can be misunderstood, so I use an interpreter for the moment.

Q. have you used for the American way of life and people in General already?

R. I do not pay attention to living conditions. I focused only on hockey. I have a goal, and I try to go for it. Everything else is secondary.

Q. Philadelphia is a historical city. Have you had the opportunity to stroll around the Museum with?

A. honestly, I have no time for it. Our base is situated in the suburbs of Philadelphia, called Voorhees. Basically, this is where I spend all my time. I have not enough time to admire the architecture, or something else. I will not deny it is interesting, and I will make sure you spend some time in the Museum. As for now, must focus on something different.

Q. and many goalkeepers, you have a very interesting design on the mask. Could you tell a bit more about it?

A. the artist who helped me to design lives in Sweden. My agent helped me much this... everything I had to do was to approve the design. I wanted one side a Philadelphia site and across the Russia. As a result, we decided with artist mask show the Liberty Bell and Kuznetsk fortress. The aircraft also symbolize name of club - "Flyers." Hand, there is an American aircraft, on the other, a Russian.

Q. for the first part of the season, you lived in a hotel, as do most of the recruits. Have you moved into an apartment?

A. Yes, I moved approximately 3 weeks ago. I live near the ice rink of practice - it is a 5 minutes drive to get there. I live close to a House of Nik Zherdev, and Andreas Nodl lives on the floor above me. For the moment I live alone, but I expect my girlfriend. Unfortunately, there are problems with the visa, but I hope that everything will be resolved quickly.

Q. and that the problem of Russian cuisine at home?

(Laughs), Yes, it is certain.

Q. that you usually eat?

SLAP Shot: Offense of Colorado Rookie Defender promotes (New York Times)

More offensively productive recruits in the idols in the last month is a defender.

Kevin Shattenkirk Colorado Avalanche has perhaps a first round draft pick in 2007, but it still feels like it has come from nowhere. Since his recall in the minor leagues, November 4 - her idols because of a rash of injuries following Colorado - Shattenkirk 5 - rush 11 has been shed a tear. 16 Matches, it has four goals and 10 assists. Before his streak was aligned Tuesday in Florida, 20 year Defender had points in nine consecutive games.

His idols in small groups came after Shattenkirk did not enter a goal or using its first 10 games this season with the team of the American League avalanche in Lake Erie.

"I was lucky to get lots of opportunities here," Shattenkirk told the Denver Post. Coaches have developed lots of confidence in myself and it really makes feel me more comfortable. This is something that I built on game play. »

Pro Scout with a team of the Conference of the West, who watched Shattenkirk connect over 21 minutes and get two passes of Colorado 6-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday, said in an interview that development on the fly at idols defender was unexpected.

"Sometimes a player gets shot in the leagues of large, plays with the best players, became inspired and just took off, said the Scout." I really do not think that anyone who has seen this entry so quickly. I am sure that Colorado is allowed. Shattenkirk first round talent and undoubtedly is a very good perspective, but the kid just for the College. »

The 14th global choice in the Project 2007, Shattenkirk is a graduate of Boston University in just three years, won a Championship N.C.A.A. with Burrows and learned his B.U. coach Jack Parker. Six months after leaving school, tied for first with Cam Fowler of the Anaheim) rating between following rookie.

Shattenkirk and exhibit avalanche Friday in Atlanta.

Christopher Botta has authored major idols for AOL FanHouse and editor-in-Chief of the inhabitants of the island point-blank, blog.