Philadelphia Eagles: Peters Vs Cole: A Great Training Camp Battle

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Published: July 23, 2009

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... more exciting to watch than Cole versus Peters.

Trent Cole was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.  Since taking over the right defensive end in week 10 of the 2005 season, Cole has been a beast.

In 2007, just his third season, Cole led the team with 12.5 sacks.  Just a year later he tallied nine sacks, while frequently fighting double teams.  In 2008 Cole was selected to the Pro-Bowl.

After the 2008 season, long time Eagles Tra Thomas signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving a big hole at left tackle.

To fill the void at left tackle, the Eagles traded for disgruntled pro-bowler Jason Peters.

During his time in Buffalo, Peters earned his was to two Pro-Bowls, and became recognized as one of the top LTs in the game.

Peters had an off year i...

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