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Philadelphia Eagles talk: Grading each unit of the 53-man roster

By Geoffrey Knox

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 23: DeAndre Carter #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles dives over Briean Boddy-Calhoun #20 of the Cleveland Browns for a gain during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 23: DeAndre Carter #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles dives over Briean Boddy-Calhoun #20 of the Cleveland Browns for a gain during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 16: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 16, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 16: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 16, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have their 53-man roster, expect a little extra discussion at the water cooler for a few days.

It’s been a long couple of days for the Philadelphia Eagles. The team’s brass and coaches cut close to 40 guys on their way to crafting a 53-man roster that any NFL GM, owner and head coach would be proud of.

Look around, and you see Pro Bowl selections, MVP candidates, some of the best players at their position, and, of course, a Super Bowl MVP at the backup quarterback position.

There weren’t many surprises, but there were a few. Still, all in all, ‘The Birds’ seemed to be in prime position for a run at a second straight appearance in football’s biggest game.

Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman met with the media on the first day of September. Here’s a peek at what happened when he did.

Take a look, and listen carefully boys and girls:

Video courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles’ official YouTube page

If this team’s chances at hoisting another Lombardi Trophy are to be taken seriously, they’ll need to stay as healthy as possible, manage injuries successfully when they come, and have a few of these ‘surprises’ step up to the plate.

Let’s grade the roster. Click to continue.

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