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Ranking the Eagles’ 5 strongest position groups heading into 2017

By Frankie Matus

Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) against the New York Giants during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) against the New York Giants during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver

A year ago, you could argue that this was the weakest position on the Eagles.

Given the recent struggles at wideout over the past couple of years, Howie Roseman and the front office did everything in their power to address this position during the offseason. The Eagles added free agents Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith as well as rookies Mack Hollins and Shelton Gibson. Pair them with Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor and Dorial Green-Beckham and all of a sudden, the receiving core looks so much better.

Well, at least on paper.

Given that second-year quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow and the addition of the new talent, chances are that the production at wideout will only improve. Wentz not only has more talent at his disposal, but most of these receivers bring something different to the table. Jeffery will be the No. 1 guy who can win 50-50 balls. Smith, Hollins and Gibson can each stretch the field and get deep. Matthews will be moved to the slot where he belongs. As far as Agholor and Green-Beckham go, they both better bring it this preseason if they want to make the roster. In many ways, this should be a good thing for the two struggling receivers because they will be forced to take their game to the next level.

This group looks to make a complete turnaround from last season.

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