"Earlier in the week, Andy Reid said "we're close" in reference to his 3-6 team because five of the Eagles' losses have been by seven or fewer points.

Unless he is just being totally optimistic, the Eagles coach feels making a few tweaks here and there will help. Thursday, a small move was made when linebacker Keenan Clayton replaced Brian Rolle in the nickel package for passing situations.

"I had to work my way into it, and now they are giving me a shot to do it," Clayton said after practice. "Now it is time to make some plays.""