Philadelphia Eagles: Top 5 positions of need during offseason

Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) makes an 80 yard touchdown reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver

In 2016, the Eagles’ two best receivers were Jordan Matthews and Nelson Agholor (very bad at football). Against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11, Agholor singlehandedly cost the Eagles 14 points after a pair of shockingly dreadful gaffes. Despite his horrible play, Agholor still led all Eagles receivers with 883 snaps on the season.

For the Eagles to get the best out of their new franchise quarterback, the team will have to find receivers capable of getting open and making plays. That currently does not exist in the Eagles’ receiving corps. Fortunately, the Eagles will have several opportunities to bring in more talented receivers through free agency and the 2017 NFL Draft. It seems very possible that DeSean Jackson could come back to Philadelphia this offseason. If that happens, the Eagles will already be miles ahead of where they were in 2016.

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