NFL writer is incorrect about Philadelphia Eagles biggest weakness in 2020

You’ve read the theory arguing for Orr’s stance. Here why the wide receiver position isn’t Philly’s weakest.

It’s a simple theory. Though the wide receiver position could be a position of need again next offseason, the team should be fine with what they have in 2020, especially if they put the older guys like Jackson on a pitch count to keep him fresh and ensure he’ll be ready for the postseason (that’s if Philly qualifies). The challenges come at running back, linebacker, safety, and cornerback. Think about it. Those are the Eagles’ weakest units as we head into training camp.

At the running back position, the “BIrds” top three guys are Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Corey Clement. All are talented. All have the same basic skill set. Neither of them should be used as a workhorse or a sledgehammer. Don’t be surprised if they add one with Elijah Holyfield, Adrian Killins Jr., and Michael Warren waiting in the wings and, possibly, competing for one roster spot. If they don’t, fingers will be crossed that no one gets hurt.

At the defense’s second level, Nigel Bradham is gone which means T.J. Edwards is probably you’re middle linebacker with Nathan Gerry playing the outside role. Jatavis Brown was added in free agency. Philly added Shaun Bradley and Davion Taylor in the draft whose natural position in the NFL may be at safety.

Speaking of the safety position, Malcolm Jenkins is gone. Rodney McLeod is still here, and the theory is Jalen Mills, who signed a one-year extension in the offseason will join him. Philly also drafted K’Von Wallace. There are questions about the linebackers and safeties, but they aren’t Philly’s weakest position group. That designation belongs to the running backs or the corners, and as far as the cornerback position goes, there have been questions there since Chip Kelly was in town.

Once upon a time, he shipped off a young Eagles corner who appeared to still be productive at the time in Brandon Boykin. Why? Boykin was short, and Kelly liked bigger corners, so the “Birds” invested in failed projects like Nolan Carroll, Byron Maxwell, and Walter Thurmond III. Fast forward, and we’ve learned Ronald Darby wasn’t a long-term answer or anything close to it.

Philly walks into 2020 with a gifted Darius Slay, a talented Nickell Robey-Coleman, and questions everywhere else. Avonte Maddox? Cre’Von LeBlanc? Rasul Douglas? Sidney Jones? If they can step up, things may be okay. If not, or if someone gets hurt, there are issues.

For now, label them or the running backs as the Eagles’ position group with the most question marks. Then, we’re talking about the safeties or the linebackers. Then, maybe, we’re looking at the wide receivers. There’s talent everywhere on the roster, but we can say this if we don’t say anything else. The 1972 Miami Dolphins won’t have their place in history threatened by this team.