Quote:“It’s a mixed bag for me,” he said. “I’ve got a little size. I’ve got small guys with great quickness, small guys that can make people miss, small guys who can play big, big guys who can play small and big guys who can play big.

“We’ve got a quarterback who likes the group, too, so that’s really good.”
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McCardell said time with Foles during OTAs has benefitted the group.

“It’s great because he’s explaining what he wants, how he wants it: ‘Did you see coverage that I saw?’’’ McCardell said. “That helps a young receiver. It helps the group because everyone’s listening when Nick’s talking to one receiver. The next time he gets in with Nick, he’ll understand what Nick’s thinking and they’re on the same page.

“Being a great receiver-quarterback tandem is about being on the same page. If I’m on Page 10 and the quarterback’s on Page 50, we’re going to have a bad reading. We’ve just got to be on the same page, and once we get on the same page, it clicks.

“I’m looking forward to it. I think they’re receptive to what Nick’s telling them and they understand it’s for the best of the offense.”