5 Reasons D’Andre Swift Is Dominating for the Philadelphia Eagles
D’Andre Swift has stormed out of the gates with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. After minimal action in Week 1, he took off for 175 yards in Week 2 and 130 in Week 3.
Adam Schefter joined The John Kincade Show to talk about Philadelphia’s 3-0 start, the dominance of Jalen Carter, and an upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders. He also touched on Swift’s breakout for the Eagles, pointing to five reasons for the success.
Schefter on D’Andre Swift
“Number one, I think he was hurt last year. I don’t think he was fully right…I think this year, he looks like he’s feeling healthier because the talent has always been there.” -Adam Schefter
He certainly looks healthy with that strong burst out of the backfield. The Eagles are gaining chunk yards on the ground at will handing the ball to Swift.
“He’s an enormously gifted running back, but you combine (that) with the fact that you’re running behind a great offensive line where he’s not getting touched a lot of the times.” -AS
The dominance of the Eagles offensive line during the Jeff Stoutland era is no secret. They cleared outrageous running lanes against the helpless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Swift has the luxury of the beef in front of him paving his way to the secondary.
“You combine it with the fact that he’s back home.” -AS
By now, you’ve heard that Swift is from Philadelphia. The national broadcasts certainly don’t mind shouting his local Catholic school.
“You combine it with the fact that he’s in a contract year with a lot to prove.” -AS
Whether fans like to acknowledge it or not, professional athletes tend to perform better in contract years. If Swift can use the advantages at hand, he can earn himself a big payday this offseason.
“(It motivates him) that a team essentially gave him away for nothing.” -AS
The Detroit Lions sent Swift to the Eagles for a fourth-round pick in 2025. If Swift leaves in free agency, the Eagles will benefit because of the NFL’s compensatory draft pick formula. They could potentially pick in the fourth round in 2024 instead of 2025 as an indirect result of the trade. The two teams also swapped 2023 seventh-round picks as part of the deal.
Running Back Rotation
Schefter described “a perfect confluence of events” that has put Swift into position to reach second place in the NFL in rushing with 308 yards, behind only Christian McCaffrey.
However, it doesn’t mean Swift is going to dominate the snap count for the rest of the season. He carried 16 times on Monday while Kenny Gainwell carried 14 times. Swift was on the field for 43 snaps, and Gainwell logged 37.
Boston Scott will soon return from a concussion to resume a role in the “running back by committee” approach.
However, if Swift continues to run the ball with such incredible conviction, can Nick Sirianni justify the even running back rotation?
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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 4 Starters
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
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Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Olamide Zaccheaus
Wide receiver, #13
University of Virginia
5th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (April 2023)Dallas Goedert
Tight End, #88
South Dakota State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Cam Jurgens
Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022Lane Johnson
Right Tackle, #65
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Milton Williams
Defensive Tackle, #93
Louisiana Tech
3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Zach Cunningham
Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)Nicholas Morrow
Linebacker, #41
Greensville University
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)Darius Slay
Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State University
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)Justin Evans
Safety, #30
Mississippi Gulf Coast
4th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)
