Sheppard Declines Optional Workout

In addition to the breathless reports that disgruntled CB Lito Sheppard chose not to attend the Eagles' voluntary minicamp, the Philly media tries to stir the pot by speculating whether Lito would boycott the mandatory team activities. (Hint: he won't).

"The guys that are here are getting extra practice time," RPublish Posteid said, perhaps indicating that both players might have put themselves in jeopardy -- Sheppard in terms of starting ahead of Sheldon Brown and Young in terms of making the roster.

Funny. Assante Samuel never attended a single Eagles practice before being promoted to starter. In fact, Samuel was proclaimed the starting left corner over Lito less than one hour after officially joining the team. So I don't think Lito is too worried about whether practice time will determine who the starters are.