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The 12 days of Christmas: Philadelphia Eagles style

By Geoffrey Knox

Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of the cleats worn by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Connor Barwin (98) at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of the cleats worn by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Connor Barwin (98) at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver /

6 Skill Players:

Think about a few things for a second. The Eagles first-round pick of a year ago, wide receiver Nelson Agholor, is approaching “bust” status. Dorial Green-Beckham wasn’t on the team at the start of training camp, signed a one-year deal and won’t be on the team next year (if this team is smart). The Eagles are now relying on Bryce Treggs and Paul Turner, two guys once believed to be unworthy of being on the active roster.

Both Treggs and Turner have earned their shot. Josh Huff, who we debated about possibly being one of the guys the Eagles needed to step up, is gone, and the team’s leading receiver, Jordan Matthews is probably better suited to be a second option or play in the slot. Tight end Brent Celek has served the team well over his career but is getting old. Sproles signed an extension at the beginning of the season, but the way things are going, he’ll be overworked and may be run into the ground before that contract runs out. This team may need an overhaul at the skill positions.

Keep in mind the team’s leading rusher is an injury prone ball carrier who fumbles too much.

Get the picture?

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