Hightowers won associates in a wide variety of ways. Hes beaten defensive backs with his deep speed. Hes gotten open with sharp route-running. Hes outleaped defenders to make emphasize catches. Really encouraging things. Hightower isnt going to be a starter but he might be making rotational playing time. Essential looking like an important depth guy to have around.
DEONTAY BURNETT
Darius Slay confessed Reagor made a “fantastic catch” on a 1-on-1 associate where the rookie got past the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback for a deep touchdown. Reagor hasnt been made use of so much as a burner in camp. Hes instead been truly reliable on paths over the middle. Hes basically been unguardable on slant routes. The novice hasnt had problem making challenging catches in traffic. I do not know that hes going to be a full-time starter from the jump but he will make some kind and play of instantaneous effect.
At the threat of falling for JJAW looking great in the summer once again, Im all set to state he absolutely looks improved. He made some real outstanding grabs in red zone drills this week.
JALEN REAGOR
Last week we looked at the most significant winners and losers from Philadelphia Eagles training camp after the very first five days of practice. Now its time for some updated winners, losers, and I dont understands (much to the delight of BGNs Benjamin Solak) after enjoying five more practices.
J.J. ARCEGA-WHITESIDE
JOHN HIGHTOWER
This guy requires to make the group. Even if it implies the Eagles need to keep seven receivers. Burnett makes great catches on the everyday. One could make the case hes had a better camp than Greg Ward. And thats not to disparage Ward, who I like. However while were comparing those 2, Burnett is only 22 while Ward is 25. Burnett isnt the greatest person and doesnt have the biggest athletic profile however hes absolutely simply excellent at the video game. When hes covered, he gets open and makes hard catches. I really do not look at this as the case of a new Na Brown. Burnett had a huge catch in Week 17 last season and he did some excellent stuff during his New York Jets stint:
Sudfeld made the “Losers” section of last weeks post but Im putting him here in the winners since hes had some excellent practices and Jalen Hurts has kind of cooled off a little. Doug Pederson worried that Sudfeld is still the No. 2 quarterback and that much appeared throughout a day of practice where he took almost all the non-Carson Wentz reps. Sudfeld even got some deal with the first string at one point. With all this said, I still think Hurts will overtake Sudfeld eventually. However it hasnt happened yet.
I didnt believe Toohill stood much of an opportunity of making the roster coming into camp. Toohills showed me incorrect by looking quite active in practice. Hes still just a sixth or 5th protective end at best so its not like hes going to play much.
Jones only participated in team drills for the first 2 of the Eagles 10 overall practices. The Eagles might not want to offer up on his capacity and decide to keep him as a deep backup. Jones has more value to the Eagles in a trade– even for a low return– than he does being inactive while hoping he ultimately pans out.
Well, I need to most likely feel like a huge jerk because Im actually including insult to injury for all these people whove been injured. Averys a winner in that he avoided a season-ending injury after being carted off. If his injury is less extreme, the Eagles may simply have to cut him considering that hes been beat by Ostman, Toohill, and even Shareef Miller.
GENARD AVERY
JOSH PERKINS
COREY CLEMENT
Pryors had a great summer; Ive seen him draw praise from teammates and coaches alike. Hes slated to move into the beginning ideal guard spot with Peters shifting back out to left deal with. Buddy Tra Thomas really gassed Pryor up in an interview with BGN earlier this summertime.
As a tip, Pro Football Focus had Peters as their 6th highest-graded tackle in 2019. Of course, Peters is vulnerable to missing playing time and might decline further as he turns 39 in January.
LOSERS
SIDNEY JONES
Its not perfectly clear how Perkins got hurt however hes out for the season after suffering some type of severe upper body injury. The Eagles putting him on hurt reserve prior to lineup cuts indicates hes disqualified to be activated this year. Perkins had a strong possibility of making the 53 as a 3rd tight end– or a minimum of the practice team– but that wont be taking place now.
JASON PETERS
T.J. EDWARDS
Wasnt terrific to see the player the Eagles traded up for in the first round last year getting pancaked into the beginning quarterbacks legs by a previous undrafted totally free representative. 2020 was shaping up to be a chance for Dillard to develop himself as the Eagles franchise left tackle. Now there will still be doubt about him going into his age 26 season next year.
Clements had a number of long terms and has actually normally looked good. Most notably, hes managed to stay healthy after being banged up in the previous couple training camps. Clements well-positioned to be the Eagles 3rd running back behind Miles Sanders and Boston Scott. Wont have a big offending role however might see some occasional touches while working as an important depth gamer.
NATE SUDFELD
The second-year linebacker is an instinctual and clever player, which helps to make up for his relative lack of size and athleticism. I dont understand that Edwards is going to be the full-time linebacker next to Nathan Gerry; the Eagles have actually been splitting that spot in between him and Duke Riley, whos also done some good things.
MATT PRYOR
ANDRE DILLARD
CASEY TOOHILL
I DONT KNOWS
The Eagles ought to sign a veteran swing take on to be prepared if Peters goes down. Trusting Mailata is too huge of a leap of faith.
QUEZ WATKINS
As I typed previously, Hurts has actually cooled down after truly shining during the very first week of practice. Once again, the novice quarterback hasnt been bad by any means. And I still believe hes going to surpass Sudfeld at some point. Just dont believe its going to take place prior to Week 1. Want to see Hurts run a little less in practice considering that we already understand hes actually great at that and the defense cant touch him. Would like to see him get the ball out a little quicker as opposed to hanging on.
JALEN HURTS
Hes absolutely going to make the team now with Dillard getting hurt. Hes lined up at first group left deal with when Dillard has actually missed practice time.
CARSON WENTZ
Watkins has actually had a couple drops but Ive seen more excellent than bad from him. Im putting him in the IDKs, though, due to the fact that there are perhaps six receivers looking better than him. Feel quite positive that Watkins will make the team. Might be inactive on game day? If hes playing special teams, or not. Barring injury, do not believe well see him on offense.
JORDAN MAILATA
Hes made a lot of excellent tosses. I realize thats probably constantly going to be part of the Wentz experience and the Eagles can live with that if hes making big plays. I put him in the “Winners” section last week since it looks like he may really have some legitimate receivers to toss to.
” Mailata is doing some good things. He does not have a lot of video game experience, certainly, outside of preseason video games in the past, however is doing a really good job for us there at left tackle, as well, and could potentially be somebody that maybe could swing from left to right if need be.”
That quote might sound complimentary. Its not. There are three concerns there:
Mailata began cross-training at right tackle in 2015, and Pederson said he “possibly” might be someone who plays there, “if requirement be.” By contrast, Halapoulivaati Vaitai played LT and RT in his novice season. Thats not fantastic that Mailata is not definitively a swing take on by now.
Yes, football is “relatively new” to Mailata, but eventually when does that “brand-new to football” crutch disappear? This is his third year of NFL coaching.
” Flashing” from time to time is fine if youre a pass receiver or a running back. Like, if you have 2 drops, but then you make an acrobatic 40-yard TD catch, no one appreciates the drops. When youre an offending lineman, consistency is much more essential than the periodic truly excellent rep. Nobody cares if you pancaked a man on one play if you provide up a sack-fumble on the next.
PRINCE TEGA WANOGHO
Sudfeld made the “Losers” area of last weeks article however Im putting him here in the winners since hes had some great practices and Jalen Hurts has kind of cooled off a little. Perkins had a strong opportunity of making the 53 as a 3rd tight end– or at least the practice squad– however that will not be occurring now.
Do the Eagles keep four backs? Holyfield may have to settle for a practice team area where the Eagles are able to move him up and down via the brand-new 55-man lineup system.
Fulgham has had some great catches regardless of only signing up with the team last week. He has no opportunity of making the 53 and hes not a sure thing for the practice squad. But hes taken advantage of his limited opportunities so far.
NOAH TOGIAI
TRAVIS FULGHAM
CRAIG JAMES
Hes not going to get beat out by Caleb Wilson or Tyrone Swoopes. The Eagles may just decide to keep 2 tight ends.
I believe PTWs done some great things as the 3rd string left deal with. His stock is boosted by Dillard getting hurt. Perhaps he really proves to be the leading backup left tackle if Peters gets hurt.
ELIJAH HOLYFIELD
James has actually lost a couple of associates however hes recovered and won some too. Hes been the 2nd group cornerback throughout from Rasul Douglas with Jones out. James might not have Jones theoretical benefit however hes been more durable and hes really a good special groups player, which matters for bottom of the lineup people. James is more deserving to make the group than Jones is. However that may not matter if the Eagles still worth Jones capacity. James is on the roster bubble.
I realize thats most likely always going to be part of the Wentz experience and the Eagles can live with that if hes making huge plays. Hes absolutely going to make the squad now with Dillard getting hurt. He has no possibility of making the 53 and hes not a sure bet for the practice team.
