Cooney: Superbowl or Bust? These Eagles Need a Great Season
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 06: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
As training camp begins, many eyes are focused on the obvious key players, such as Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz and Fletcher Cox. But if the Eagles are going to make a serious Super Bowl run, it’s going to have take good seasons from some not always in the spotlight.
Here are five to look for:
- Dallas Goedert: The second year right end probably won’t be featured much on game days, but he is talented enough to be a big piece in what is expected to be a lethal offense. I think he’ll sneak in close to 10 touchdowns.
- Avante Maddox: The diminutive second year safety/defensive back proved to be quite a playmaker last season in an injury-riddled defensive backfield. While there are many competing for spots there, look for Maddox to become a reliable piece.
- Darren Sproles: Is it fair to expect anything from the 36-year old? Maybe not, but I am. If he can give the Birds that threat as a punt returner that he has always provided, it could make an already explosive offense just about unstoppable. And I can still see him catching screens and turning them into big yards.
- Isaac Seumalo: Now anchored as the starting left guard, an improved Seumalo would go a long way towards solidifying the left side of the line that most likely will have to make due at times without aging Jason Peters.
- Brandon Graham: Yes, the veteran defensive end has been solid for a long time, but the Eagles may need more than that from him after the departures of Chris Long and Michael Bennett. Not sure the Eagles were going to re-sign him after last season, Graham returns with an appreciative chip on his shoulder, wanting to show the organization that their bringing him back was the right choice.
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