Go Birds! Daily, June 9th: We finally hear from Chris Kuper; The Eagles practice today!!

The Eagles' offseason is heating up with mandatory minicamp kicking off, and the first major story to emerge is the absence of Jalen Carter, who remains unsigned and unpaid despite being present in the building. The host breaks down the tension around Carter’s contract standoff, noting that his absence from practice could signal deeper frustration in negotiations with the team. Meanwhile, new offensive line coach Chris Cooper made a strikingly reserved impression in his media debut—emotionally distant, monotone, and quick to dismiss the legacy of former coach Jeff Stoutland—marking a stark contrast to the warm, familial culture Stoutland cultivated. The host questions whether Cooper can win over a close-knit, emotionally driven offensive line group, especially if the team struggles. On a more positive note, quarterback coach Parks Frazier impressed with his self-awareness and deep learning habits, emphasizing the offense’s focus on making complex schemes look simple. The episode also reveals a surprising tidbit: AJ Brown, during a 2019 top-30 visit, jokingly told Eagles staff to take down a Super Bowl 52 poster honoring Alshon Jeffery, revealing his lifelong Patriots fandom—a detail that may explain his departure from Philly. As practice begins, the host outlines five key things to watch: Carter’s presence, Markel Bell’s role over Fred Johnson, wide receiver performance, Jalen Hurts’ under-center reps, and the rotation between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee.