Jason Peters is a future Hall of Famer, one of the best left tackles in NFL history and a guy that could feel threatened by the Eagles using a first round pick on his replacement. Peters is built different, and as he’s returned to the fold for one last ride, he’s preparing Dillard to step into some really big shoes.
Peters returning for the Eagles mandatory minicamp relegated Andre Dillard to second-team status, but when both guys weren’t getting reps in, Peters was embracing his role as big brother and mentor to the Eagles first round pick and his eventual replacement.
After every repetition during Monday’s opening day of minicamp, Peters walked up to Dillard to offer him teaching points or instructions. For Dillard, the mentoring is priceless, as he’ll get to watch Peters work while having another set of veteran eyes to help coach him through it.
