Coach Andy Reid reiterated Thursday that the Eagles are "optimistic" Jeremy Maclin (undisclosed illness) will be ready for the start of the season. The optimism is a little hard to buy when Reid admits the Eagles don't know what's ailing Maclin. While there remains no timetable for a return, Reid emphatically stated that Steve Smith's addition had nothing to do Maclin's condition. The Eagles are downplaying Maclin's return to St. Louis for testing, suggesting he simply feels more comfortable with his hometown doctors.