Articles by Paul Macrie (53)
The retooling of the Eagles’ roster has commenced, and the organization’s offseason approach is off to a fine start. Though it is far from a finished product, the front office managed to address the wide receiver position at least for the short-term, and added depth to the offensive line.
Though Howie Roseman can get creative in how he offers contracts so that it would lessen the cap hit in the short-term, it is unlikely the team spends the money it did during the last several offseasons. It is important to target quality instead of quantity when it comes to this year’s free agency period.
For the Eagles, we have exhausted their weaknesses, needs and even delved into specific player targets in free agency and in the Draft. Now, it is time for the front office to execute the plan they drew up weeks in advance.
Trading Mychal Kendricks and getting a late-round draft pick in return is the most ideal scenario for the Eagles. But where will that leave the Eagles, who could be overlooking the need for linebacker depth?
With the likelihood running back Ryan Mathews will be released in the next several weeks, the team will be seeking to add to the position, whether it is through free agency or the draft. Let’s take a look if any of the free agent names are possible solutions to at least add depth to the backfield.
For the Eagles, the season ended more than a month ago with more questions than answers about the direction of the team. The front office has likely spent weeks devising an offseason plan, with the goal of improving the roster from top to bottom.
One of the top offseason objectives for the Eagles is to greatly improve the talent at the wide receiver position. With a young quarterback on the rise in Carson Wentz, he desperately needs help from his pass catchers. One free agent name to keep an eye on throughout the next month is Alshon Jeffery.
The bulk of the Eagles offseason discussion has been centered around the necessity to upgrade the wide receiver and cornerback positions. Yes, those two positions are the top weaknesses of the roster, but the quest to improve in 2017 won’t be that simple.
It has become an exhaustive focus and after two years of watching below-average wide receiver play, it is time for Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office to fork over some money to enhance the valuable position.
At the top of the list of the Eagles team needs, or maybe a very close second, is the wide receiver position. Mike Williams of Clemson is regarded as one of the top wideouts in this year’s draft. He would be a perfect fit for Philadelphia.