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The Beast is currently operating out of our Albany, N.Y., bureau, but we're still keeping an eye on the rest of the division. The Philadelphia Eagles had two more players carted off the field Sunday, both due to hamstring injuries. Cornerback Asante Samuel and running back Mike Bell suffered hamstring injuries the day after Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson went down with a back injury.

By the time we make it to Lehigh on Tuesday, coach Andy Reid may have to shut things down. This is the second straight year the Eagles have battled injury problems early in camp. But I will say that Samuel provided one of his most memorable quotes when asked when he might return.

"I'm not a mad scientist," Samuel said after practice. "I might be out there tomorrow."

And for those of us who rushed to judgment about Samuel perhaps being a "mad scientist," I think an apology is in order. Samuel rarely addresses reporters, so it's helpful that he brought some clarity to the situation. In other injury news, guard Max Jean-Gilles (dehydration) and center A.Q. Shipley (ankle) also left practice with injuries. Without a mad scientist on hand, it's unclear how much time they will miss.

The Beast will continue to monitor this situation from Albany.

I'm headed out to Valley Ranch for Cowboys organized team activities, but I wanted to leave you with a few headlines from around the NFC East:

Cowboys

• Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com says that cornerback Mike Jenkins has shown a lot of maturity this offseason.

• Watkins also reports that wide receiver Patrick Crayton is skipping OTAs again this week.

• I'd like for you guys to meet Dez Bryant's mentor/landlord. Barry Horn of the Dallas Morning News has the definitive story on ex-bail bondsman David Wells. And if anyone knows how I can get into the bail bonds profession...

• Charles Barkley tells ESPN 103.3 FM Dallas-Fort Worth that golf actually helps Tony Romo prepare for football season.

Eagles

• Jonathan Tamari from the Inquirer has the latest on Marlin Jackson's return from an ACL tear.

• Center A.Q. Shipley pays the Eagles' coaching staff a compliment.

• Jeff Offord of the Burlington County Times says that Nate Allen's a better tackler than his reputation suggests.

Giants

• Mike Lupica says we shouldn't worry about the weather with the Jets-Giants Super Bowl bid.

• Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger reports that Aaron Ross is happy to return to cornerback.

• Barry Cofield talks about almost becoming a Saint.

Redskins

• Last Thursday, Sally Jenkins of the Post had a really thoughtful column on the ethical and moral dilemmas of this HGH controversy.

• Thomas Boswell of the Post has some thoughts on Santana Moss.

• Michael Wilbon says that Washington could potentially have four superstars in the area.

Dallas Cowboys

Which Cowboys players deserve a raise? Todd Archer drops a few names.

Running back Felix Jones isn't getting caught up in the debate about who will be the starter.

New York Giants

The demolition of old Giants Stadium has commenced.

Osi Umenyiora writes in his blog that he thinks LeBron James should re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers instead of taking the free-agent route to New York.

Philadelphia Eagles

A.Q. Shipley is trying to learn all he can practicing at center during offseason workouts.

Eagles rookie quarterback Joey Elliott is adjusting to the speed of the pro game.

Washington Redskins

Linebacker Andre Carter says he is "really comfortable" with the Redskins' new 3-4 scheme.

Donovan McNabb is hoping to earn a contract extension so he can finish his career in Washington.

The Eagles were the only team in the NFC East to invite all their veterans to a minicamp this weekend. And quarterback Kevin Kolb was front and center. I've spoken to Kolb via text and we'll hope to hear from him Monday. In the meantime, let's see what folks are saying about this minicamp:

• Paul Domowitch of the Daily News wonders if A.Q. Shipley might have an outside shot to win the starting spot at center.

• Jeff McLane from the Inquirer says the Eagles are happy to see Donovan McNabb go.

• Why did Max Jean-Gilles decide to have lap-band surgery this offseason? Les Bowen of the Daily News has the answer.

• Stewart Bradley appears to be at full strength after recovering from an ACL injury.

• Michael Vick is fine with being the backup quarterback, according to McLane.

• Defensive end Victor Abiamiri underwent microfracture surgery this offseason and he may not be able to play this season.

• Marty Mornhinweg talked Saturday about the differences between Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb: "There's no question Donovan had one of the stronger arms of all time. He could make the brilliant play. Kolb is very consistent, he handles two or three play selections very well [and is] typically very accurate. He is athletic ... but he doesn't have the athleticism that Donovan has."

• Former Clemson defensive end Ricky Sapp thinks he'll be able to help the Eagles right away.

• Brandon Graham was taking pictures of his locker Thursday.