Eagles' Bradley won't take starting for granted

The intention couldn't have been more clear on March 6, when the Eagles released veteran linebacker Takeo Spikes. But that doesn't mean Stewart Bradley performed cartwheels.

Sure, Bradley's potential is the reason the Eagles said goodbye to Spikes, once an elite linebacker but now best described as steady. But the second-year pro who showed glimmers of promise in limited late-season playing time last season isn't expecting the red-carpet treatment to a starting job.

To do that would be to assume, Bradley said. And you know what happens to those who assume.