4 Philadelphia Eagles who will outplay their contracts in 2020
player. 54. . . . Boston Scott, running back.
No Philadelphia Eagles fan is going to be able to accuse Boston Scott of being overpaid.
Though it feels like Boston Scott is one of those undrafted guys that worked his way up from nothing to something and fought his way onto the Eagles roster, he’s actually a former sixth-round draftee of the New Orleans Saints. How ironic is it that, many moons ago, in 2014, the “Birds” traded with the Saints to snatch up Darren Sproles and then, a little over four years later, Philly signed the guy they once hoped would be “the next Darren Sproles” off of New Orleans’ practice squad?
Now, if we’re being honest, Scott has a long way to go before he becomes Darren Sproles. In “43”, we’re talking about a man who has carved out an NFL resume that’s Hall of Fame worthy. We’re also talking about a legend that’s, quite possibly, the best all-purpose running back in NFL history.
Scott has the tools, and we saw all of them on display in 2019 as he racked up 245 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 61 carries, 204 receiving yards on 24 snags, 43 yards on six punt returns (that definitely isn’t Sproles-like), and 229 yards on ten kick returns.
He’ll be given more opportunities in 2020. What he won’t get is a boatload of cash playing the game’s most punishing position. He’s earning a $750,000 purse. As the second running back on Philly’s depth chart, he’s definitely going to feel overworked at season’s end.