5 bold predictions for the Eagles after first week of training camp

[time2rock]

5 bold predictions for the Eagles after first week of training camp

Glenn Erby 

 

August 2, 2022 6:07 pm ET

The Eagles are halfway through the second week of training camp, and with the team preparing for the preseason opener against the Jets next weekend, roles and scenarios are starting to take shape.

Jalen Hurts will have many weapons to choose from on offense, while Jonathan Gannon’s defense has looked dominant through five training camp practices.

We’re unveiling five bold predictions for the Eagles after the first week of training camp, as the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offensive line could be preparing for a historic feat.

A.J. Brown will have 1,100-yards receiving

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Brown has been a favorite of Hurts’ from Day one of training camp, and although DeVonta Smith won’t disappear, it’s hard to imagine the tight end, and both receivers have 800+ yards in this system as constructed.

Miles Sanders 1,000-yards rushing

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The addition of A.J. Brown should open up running room for Sanders.

Philadelphia won’t lead the NFL in rushing during the 2022 season, but their offense should be balanced enough to finally allow Sanders to eclipse the goal.

Eagles have four All-Pros on offensive line

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The boldest of predictions, it’s not hard to envision Jordan Mailata (LT), Landon Dickerson (LG), Jason Kelce (C), and Lane Johnson (RT) all earning some type of All-Pro honor.

Only the right guard position offers any glimpse of uncertainty heading into the season opener.

Eagles won't allow a QB to complete 80% of his passes in a game

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Last season, the Eagles allowed a quarterback to reach 80% of passes completed five times, with the Chargers’ Justin Herbert being the final after he went 32 of 38 for 84.2% in the Eagles’ 27-24 loss at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia added James Bradberry at cornerback while also adding Haason Reddick (LB), Kyzir White (LB), Jordan Davis (DT), Nakobe Dean (LB), and Jaquiski Tartt (S) to the defense as well.

Things will be different with added pass rush prowess and a shut-down cornerback.

Jordan Davis logs 5 sacks

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An absolute game-wrecker at the defensive tackle position, the assumption will be that Davis becomes an elite run-stuffer for the Eagles.

With Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Javon Hargrave, and Fletcher Cox capable of commanding a double team, Davis will benefit the most in his first year while dominating opposing centers.

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[Rob331]

I don't know who glen Erby who wrote this article is, but it's a pretty good article. 

1. Brown 1100 yards. Maybe - on a scale of 1-10 its a 7. There's a lot of talent to spread the ball around to. Smith and Goedert need to get their targets. Sanders, Watkins, Gainwell, and Pascall will be getting some too. 
2. Sanders 1000 yards. A little less like. Granted he'd only need 58 yards a game over the course of the season, but he's never been healthy for a whole season. 6 on the 1 to 10 scale. 
3. 5 pro-bowlers on the offensive line. Sure we have the talent and will probably have the performance to deserve it. But - it just doesn't happen and unless we count the substitutions it just won't happen. Johnson and Kelce are sure things. Mailata probably makes it since he had his break out year last yeat. Dickerson need to establish he creds for a year. 2 in the 1 to 10 scale. 
4. No opposing QB will have 80% completions. Absolutely agree! A better pass rush, a better LB when we're in the nickle (White), Epps' growth all figure into this. 10 on the 1-10 scale. 
5. Davis will have 5 sacks. Another maybe. Depends on palying time, 4-3 vs 3-4, and injuries among the other DT's. 6 on the 1 to 10 scale. 

[E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles]

That offensive line comment bodes well formthis team.  You win the trenches...You win the game.

[Guest]

12 hours ago, Rob331 said:

5 pro-bowlers on the offensive line.

It said 4 all pros, not 5 pro bowlers 

[mr_irie1]

1 hour ago, downundermike said:

It said 4 all pros, not 5 pro bowlers 

Yeah I know they'll be good to great but there's no way this will happen.

[Rob331]

12 hours ago, downundermike said:

It said 4 all pros, not 5 pro bowlers 

DUM - I can always count on you to be a good editor. Thanks

[UK_EaglesFan89]

On 8/4/2022 at 12:01 PM, time2rock said:

Eagles won't allow a QB to complete 80% of his passes in a game

That's a pretty low bar that! I mean a real target should be to not allow a QB over 70% completion surely? And when that is still high. 

I don't think Brown is going to have over 1000 yards due to the number of options and unfortunately I'm not sure this is going to be the pass heavy offense that we'd like and need it to be.