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Duck, Duck, Goose For Philadelphia Eagles Running Backs

By Matt Giraldi

Oct 4, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) rushes the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Chris Culliver (29) defends during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 23 - 20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) rushes the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Chris Culliver (29) defends during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 23 - 20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) is tripped up on a punt return in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Dallas defeated Philadelphia 38-27. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) is tripped up on a punt return in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Dallas defeated Philadelphia 38-27. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Despite being 32 years old last season, Darren Sproles had the second most yards from scrimmage among the Eagles running backs. Sproles was the third most targeted player on the entire team last year with 83 targets. His 55 receptions amassed 388 yards and a touchdown.

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Much like Ryan Mathews, however, Sproles’ production tapered off at the end of the season. This underscores the importance of addressing the running back position. Sproles will be 33 years old in June. Already past the age of 30, the proverbial cliff of a running back’s career, Sproles can only cheat inevitability for so long.

As is the case for Mathews, one has to wonder whether Sproles will be in the Eagles’ plans past the 2016 season. That leaves only Kenjon Barner left to fill the void. Barner displayed elusiveness during his limited exposure in Chip Kelly’s offense last season. Most, including myself, question his ability to handle an expanded role in a game-plan. Where’s Raheem Mostert when we need him?

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