Andrew DeCecho here from Inside thebirds.com.

Welcome to our Rookie Diary Series with Eagles running back Will Shipley.

Each week, I'll talk to the fourth round pick from Clemson

to get his thoughts on his first season in Midnight Green.

We hope you enjoy.

Okay. So how challenging was it for you not to be out there?

Have you taken out such a critical role on special teams?

And you know, you've obviously been a glue key member of this team.

How tough was it for you not being out there?

Yeah, it's always tough. You know, it's the game I grew up playing the game I love so you know being

around these guys and with them every day it's always a joy watching them but I

love to be out there with them you know so yeah it's tough injuries are a part of

the game something you just have to deal with as long as you play the game.

So, you know, not much you can really do about it.

But, yeah, I always miss being out there with the guys.

I watched you on that play.

You're at Lee blocking for Kenny.

Do you remember you have any recollection of the play itself?

Yeah, yeah.

You know, just, hey, sometimes you get lit up. That's part of the game too,

you know, so, yeah, not much I can really say about it other than props to the guy who hit me,

he did his job. You know, I think I actually did my job. You know, he didn't get to Kenny,

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