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Philadelphia Eagles: 4 Role players who must play like starters

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Divisional Playoff game game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Divisional Playoff game game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Nate Ebner #43 of the New England Patriots tackles Boston Scott #35 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Nate Ebner #43 of the New England Patriots tackles Boston Scott #35 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

1. Boston Scott, running back

For quite a few Eagles fans, the experiment that has been Boston Scott has been a complete and utter failure. It’s almost been like a bad relationship. Have you ever had that girlfriend or boyfriend, and you guys had broken up but neither of you had changed your relationship status on Facebook?

That’s what it feels like between these Eagles, their fans, and whatever this is with Boston Scott. Everyone’s moved on. Scott just hasn’t moved out yet, so with that being said, he needs to help out with a light bill or buy some groceries or something.

Yes, we were lied to. We were all told that Scott would fill the void that Daren Sproles was supposed to vacate. Then, the real Sproles came back, but he got hurt again.

Jay Ajayi has nothing left. Miles Sanders is on some sort of ‘pitch count’, and Jordan Howard will miss yet another week of action. Scott has to step up, and though this may be the end of his run in Philly, ending it with a bang would go a long way in making sure this breakup isn’t ugly.

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