Player Focus: How Does The Eagles’ Depth Chart Shape Up At Receiver?
There’s much to talk about with the Philadelphia Eagles as team OTAs (Organized Team Activities) are underway, but one of the more talked about position battles will definitely be with the wide receiver group.
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It’s strange to say the Philadelphia Eagles have a shot at a division title and, at the same time, are one of the biggest mysteries of the upcoming season, but that’s exactly the position this team is in. Fans and analysts truly have no idea what to expect from the quarterback, running back and defensive back positions. It’s not even certain that the team is sure what this team will look like come game one, but truthfully, that’s what this time of year is all about.
With twelve wide receivers currently on the roster, we’ll just dive into the old roster and pull out four that we think will rise to the top of the depth chart. They’ve invested a lot into these guys, so hopefully things will work out. On an offense hoping for playmakers, it would be nice if they all could work out.
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Based on production and overall talent, this may be the number one guy on the depth chart by the time the games start counting for real. He’s the guy the Eagles know the most about. He’s the guy the fans know the most about. His totals for his career are 152 catches for 1,869 yards and 16 touchdowns. Eight of those came last year, and the team will really need him to at least do that again this year. Truthfully, ten or more touchdowns would be a nice goal. There are two questions. Is he a number one threat that can line up on the outside every game rather than the slot? Has he solved that issue he sometimes has with dropping passes?
2. Chris Givens:
He’s definitely a lock to make the team, and he’s the only one who makes the most sense lining up outside. Givens is the only receiver on the team that we know has deep-threat potential and can stretch defenses. That may open some things up underneath for the tight ends. It’s not certain that he’s worthy of the top slot on the depth chart, but he’s definitely a number two option. He boasts 107 receptions for his career with 1779 yards and five touchdowns. Everyone is hoping and praying this guy has a breakout year.
3. Nelson Agholor:
It’s truthfully too early to call this guy a bust. He’s got to work out though. He’s too highly touted, too talented and a draft pick was spent on him way too early. The Eagles aren’t hoping Agholor works out. They’re expecting him too, but if 2016 unfolds like 2015 did, you’re going to have to start saying bust at that point. His rookie season finished with a very pedestrian 23 cathes for 283 yards and a touchdown very few people remember happening.
4. Josh Huff:
Huff actually makes sense. There’s more belief in him than it is in Agholor to tell you the truth. Huff outproduced his fellow wideout by snagging 35 balls for 410 yards and three touchdowns. Is he a decent slot guy? That may be where he’s headed. He could cause problems for a team’s third corner or create some match-up nightmares. This one could be exciting in 2016.
Overall:
Where these guys fit in is just as important as how. The Eagles have eight other guys to look at. You’re probably looking at six on the active roster. These guys have got to grow up in a hurry and produce. If one or two step up to the challenge, you could be looking at some exciting ball and not as many three and outs. That would be a sight for sore eyes and music to the ears simultaneously. It looks like we’ll all have to figure it out together.