2 Positions Eagles may need to draft before addressing wide receiver

3. Here’s what everyone has forgotten about the Eagles’ offense.

So, let’s do some inventory. Philly’s needs go beyond finding a number-one option for Carson Wentz. It can be argued that, with so many great wide receivers, there will be several who are well-equipped for the pro game that will be available after we all previously thought they would be.

No, there isn’t an Eagles fan on the planet that’s going to complain if the Eagles land Justin Jefferson at 21, but if they do what is unexpected and go with a linebacker or a defensive end on the selection meeting’s first day, try not to panic. They could be thinking of landing a target for Carson Wentz in Round 2 and with one of those later picks.

What’s interesting is there will be plenty of options, and while we’re discussing those belonging to the “Birds”, let’s discuss another area of need that hasn’t gotten the same level of attention, running back.

As it stands now, the depth chart consists of Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Elijah Holyfield. Do you get the drift? While all have talent, Philly would be wise not to rest on what they saw from any of those guys at the tail end of 2019. Philly played lesser competition, and while that isn’t Scott, Sanders or Holyfield’s fault, it may be too much to ask any of those guys for 20 carries a game.

The Eagles need someone who can be a workhorse or sledgehammer and salt games away late. While the running back position doesn’t present a bigger need than wide receiver, linebacker, or defensive end positions for Philly right now, it would behoove the “Birds” to invest one of those picks in the later round on a backfield mate for the guys Philly already has. We’ve seen the importance of having a stable and a few other options, especially if guys are undersized.