The echoes of August football often carry weight. A quarterback’s cadence bounces off empty bleachers, linemen clash in rhythmic violence, and receivers sprint routes that may decide whether they keep their lockers. Amid the preparations, coaches spend all their time trying to make sense of the team’s potential. And the new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coach, Kevin Patullo ‘s latest move to bring John Metchie from the Houston Texans has put the whole Eagles nest on alert.

Patullo isn’t a familiar face in the Eagles’ nest. The OC has only entered the fray in July, and his first step with the team is making quite the headlines. He knows that for every Metchie walking through the door, another receiver is being nudged toward the exit. And with only a week left before final cuts,

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