PHILADELPHIA -- Todd Herremans showed up with a braided Mohawk haircut. Jeremy Maclin wore a T-shirt that read: "Im that Dude." DeSean Jackson, fittingly, looked like a rap star. Its a new era in Philadelphia. Time to kickoff Camp Chip Kelly. All 90 Eagles reported well before the deadline for arrival Thursday, and they were ready to go and eager to start fresh after last years miserable 4-12 finish under Andy Reid. "Ive been excited every day Ive been here," Kelly said. "I think our guys, Im trying to get that mindset for all of them. Its not, Lets get excited because its the first day of camp, and the third day of camp youre bored. You have to be excited to be out here with an opportunity to work with a bunch of guys. We have an outstanding staff, and the players have been outstanding in terms of their reception and them wanting to get better. "I was excited when I got here on the 16th of January, and its the same today. Just because we get a chance to get back out on the field, I dont think it changes that." Kelly holds his first full squad practice Friday, and the pads come on Sunday when the team moves over to Lincoln Financial Field and opens the doors to fans. More than 60,000 tickets already have been distributed for the practice. Theres quite a buzz circulating in the city and throughout camp, which is being held at the teams practice facility in Philadelphia after 17 years at Lehigh University. "Its like being home," tight end Brent Celek said. "And, you sleep better." Kelly replaced Reid, who was fired after 14 mostly successful seasons in which he led the Eagles to nine playoff appearances, six division titles, five conference championship games and one Super Bowl loss. The team lured Kelly away from Oregon, where he led the Ducks to a 46-7 record in four seasons and turned the program into a national powerhouse. Kelly is known for his innovative, high-octane offence, so its no surprise that hell be in control on game days. Offensive co-ordinator Pat Shurmur, the former Cleveland Browns coach, already said Kelly will be calling the plays. Everyone is interested to see how Kellys system translates in the NFL. "Its one of the principles that makes the offence successful," Shurmur said. "I think as time has gone on, youve seen that increase-paced, high-tempo type offence work its way into the NFL. Its a lot of what we do and I think its very important." The biggest question, of course, is which quarterback will be operating the offence. Michael Vick, Nick Foles and rookie Matt Barkley are competing for the starting job, and each has expressed confidence in his ability to be the No. 1 guy. Jackson and Maclin, the two starting wide receivers, faced questions about camps most intriguing battle. "Competition level is great," Jackson said. "I think we got four great quarterbacks that can all contribute to helping us win. At the end of the day, I say Vicks been here, hes going on 11 or 12 years and I just think hes accomplished some great things. But Nicks a great player, nothing to take away from him, never said anything bad about him." Maclin didnt have an opinion on the QB competition. "You cant get caught up in that," he said. "Thats a job thats going to come from the coaches. Thats a decision that will come from the coaches. All we can do, as receivers, whoevers out there throwing the ball, be accountable and go out there and make plays for them." Jackson had a busy off-season. He recently released a rap single and video called "Diamonds On My Neck," featuring Snoop Dogg. "Thats my other style," Jackson said of his hip-hop career. "Thats something I like doing. Im definitely a young kid, born and raised where I came from. So thats whats in me. 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He is just two years removed from an All-Star appearance and won a Gold Glove at shortstop with the?Los Angeles Angels?in 2011.Now with all the injuries that weve had and talking it over with the staff, we felt we needed to upgrade our bench, Tigers general manager Al Avila said.Hes always been kind of a dynamic player, had the ability to hit, hit and run, bunt, hit from both sides of the plate, manager Brad Ausmus said. Hell probably see time from all the infield positions ... well kind of use him as an infield utility player.Avila also praised Aybars usefulness.The main reason for this is to upgrade our utility position. We feel that Aybar could give us a little more offense from that position. Hes a switch-hitter. He can play third, he can play short, he can play second. Really, if we needed him to, in a pinch, if we had to and I hope we dont, we could throw him into the outfield. But right now, he gives us an experienced, veteran-type player that we feel will give us a little bit better offense than, lets say, Aviles, at this point, and the same versatility.Thouugh Aybar, according to Avila, is supposed to represent an offensive upgrade, he actually ranks last among all qualified hitters in wRC+ (adjusted weighted runs created), according to Fangraphs.ddddddddddddcom. Aybar also has a career-high 16 percent strikeout rate this season compared to 10.5 percent from 2012 to 15, according to ESPN Stats & Information.?Aybar will be available for Wednesdays series finale vs. Kansas City, according to Avila. The Tigers will have to make a corresponding roster move.?Although Aybars natural position is shortstop, Avila said the team still expects shortstop?Jose Iglesias?to return within?the two-week time frame designated when he went on the DL.Avila, who said the team has made numerous waiver wire claims recently, said the team has not ruled out any additional moves, though at this point, the chances appear slim.The Tigers are currently without position players Nick Castellanos (hand), Cameron Maybin (thumb) and Iglesias?(thumb), and pitchers Jordan Zimmermann (neck) and Mike Pelfrey (back), all of whom are on the disabled list.Miguel Cabrera sat out Tuesdays game because of a left biceps strain, though the team is not anticipating that he will miss more than two or three days.Outfielder Steven Moya was recalled by the Tigers and was available for Tuesdays game but did not play. ' ' '