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3 Reasons Alshon Jeffery to the Philadelphia Eagles makes perfect sense

By Geoffrey Knox

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff (13) runs with the ball after a pass reception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff (13) runs with the ball after a pass reception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

3. This team has got to get better at the skill positions

Ryan Mathews can’t hold on to the ball. Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood can’t carry the ball 20 to 25 times. Jordan Matthews leads the team in receiving yards. We expected that. What we didn’t expect was for Matthews to have a grand total of 354 receiving yards through the first six games. This team has got to develop an identity on offense, and it needs to be done quickly. You can’t expect the special teams unit to return a kickoff for a touchdown in every game.

Next: Philadelphia Eagles could be interested in trading for Alshon Jeffery

Guess who the Eagles’ second leading receiver is. If you guessed Sproles with 210 yards, you’re right. That’s not going to get it done. Wentz needs a go-to guy. He doesn’t have a consistent one. Jeffery could add that consistency, allow the other receivers to be what they were meant to be (role players) and shore up a receiving core that is talented but may need another veteran to help them along.

Jeffery is clearly the guy for the job. November 1st is around the corner, and the clock’s ticking. This is a deal the Eagles need to get done.

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