The Eagles had observe over at Lincoln Monetary Subject on Thursday, however beforehand, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith spoke to reporters. Among the many many subjects mentioned, each receivers have been requested their ideas on taking part in in Brazil. Whereas Brown acknowledged that this will likely be his first worldwide recreation, he defined that they received’t be doing a lot so far as site-seeing.
“BROWN: We had a gathering yesterday, and there have been a complete bunch of ‘don’t dos,’ and so I’m simply making an attempt to go down there, win a soccer recreation, and are available again residence. That’s one of the best ways I can put it.”
He quipped that originally he was all for studying Portuguese and diving into the tradition, however after the assembly, he admitted he’ll most likely simply keep in his room. When requested what they have been advised to not do, Brown mentioned there have been numerous issues — even one thing so simple as strolling down the road with their cellphone of their fingers.
“BROWN: This isn’t a trip, it is a soccer recreation.”
DeVonta Smith sat on the microphone just a bit whereas after Brown, and when he was requested his ideas on taking part in a recreation in Brazil, particularly contemplating the journey distance, the WR didn’t care to debate.
“SMITH: No remark.”
When pressed a little bit additional about any pleasure for the Week 1 worldwide recreation, Smith succinctly famous that it’s simply soccer, and he simply has to line up.
The Eagles’ season opener on Friday night time has already irritated followers who get robbed of an precise (in Philly) residence recreation, and for followers at residence who must subscribe to Peacock in the event that they wish to watch the matchup. After listening to from Brown and Smith, it doesn’t appear to be the gamers are any extra excited than the followers for the chance.
