Published August 19. 2015 12:00AM
Mike Coccia's NFL debut Sunday afternoon wasn't full of fireworks, but it certainly was a day to remember for the Freedom graduate.
Coccia played sparingly in the Eagles 36-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, totaling three snaps at left guard, but that didn't damper his mood in the aftermath of his first NFL contest.
"It was just an awesome experience to play in an NFL game," Coccia said. "Not many people get that opportunity, so I'm blessed to be given that chance. Hopefully, I can get more work in the coming weeks."
That work will start this week as the Eagles prep for their second-straight home game this preseason when they host the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night at 7 p.m.
Getting more reps will be key for Coccia as the process towards NFL cut down days continues to loom in the coming weeks.
With the Ravens in town this week to participate with intra-squad practices, Coccia will get more work against opposing players, which could give him a glimpse into added playing time.
"It definitely will be an interesting week," he said about practicing with the Ravens. "One thing coach [Chip] Kelly has talked about is not dealing with any fighting this week, since it could get chippy. I'm just focused on what I need to do to get better."
In the end, Coccia knows that everyday is a battle for a spot on the Eagles roster and he hopes he gets more of an opportunity to prove his worth this weekend.
"I really don't know how much time I'll get against Baltimore," he said. "I just have to stay focused on what I need to do."