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Five Philadelphia Eagles Players That Need to Excel in 2016

By Michael Beaudwin

May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles uniforms spread out on the indoor turf during OTA
May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles uniforms spread out on the indoor turf during OTA /
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Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) carries the ball during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) carries the ball during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

#2. Zach Ertz

We’re not going to revisit Zach Ertz taking the “next step” or how he is “poised to have a breakout season.” You’ve heard that enough. Truthfully, that should have happened already. It’s been written and read about over and over. The numbers don’t back up the claim. Ertz has had a tendency to disappear for stretches. Bradford’s taken some blame for not targeting him enough, but if a guy isn’t getting open, then here’s only so much his quarterback can do.

This isn’t to be overly critical of Ertz. He is a very good tight-end and has the ability to play at an outstanding level, but for all intents and purposes, this can be looked at as a “make or break” year for Ertz. This is the point. It’s time to stop waiting on great things and just expect great things.

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