PHILADELPHIA -- The only player playing hotter than the heat index through the first week of Philadelphia Eagles camp has been Jihaad Campbell. With the heat index reaching triple digits in Thursday's practice, Campbell's mindset wasn't changing as the sun was beaming on his helmet and shoulder pads.

The Birds hadn't selected a true linebacker whom they intended to play at the second level in the first round of any draft since 1979. Jerry Robinson was the selection way back then, and please don't take that as shade thrown in Nolan Smith's direction. Though listed as a linebacker, we all know his role is to serve as more of a pass rusher.

PHILADELPHIA - August came early for Eagles' first-round pick Jihaad Campbell. From a personnel standpoint, the most positive development from Philadelphia bre