You know the deal.
I asked for mailbag questions and you guys delivered enough to fill a few different posts. Thank you for helping me do my job; your checks are in the mail.
Part 1 is here.
Here's Part 2:
Who will finish the year with more TDs... Jordan Howard or Miles Sanders?— bleaker (@paulmac3530) May 17, 2019
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Did you just sneak in a fantasy football question? I'll allow it.
I think people probably already know I'm really high on Sanders, but I'm going to go with Howard here. In his three NFL seasons, Howard has 24 touchdowns; just five NFL players have more in that span. I'm also going to guess that when the Eagles get around the goal line, they're going to feel more comfortable handing the rock to the vet over the rookie. One of the few knocks against Sanders coming out of college was that he fumbled. He can shed that reputation in the NFL, but giving the ball to the more sure-handed veteran makes sense.
Which Undrafted free do you think has the best chance of making an impact ?— Nick HBG Senators (28-10) (@NFoltz21) May 17, 2019
A few names come to mind: LB T.J. Edwards or perhaps one of the undrafted guards (Ryan Bates, Nate Herbig or Sua Opeta) or maybe even return man DeAndre Thompkins from Penn State. It's kind of early to guess this right now before seeing them on the field at OTAs, but I'll go with Edwards and reserve the right to change that pick after actually seeing a few practices.
If Howie is to address the DE position, would it be in FA or via Trade? and who is someone you guys think we can/should target ? #HowieSzn— Huey P. (@F1yEaglesF1y) May 17, 2019
If Chris Long doesn't come back, I'm with you on this being a little concerning. Going into last season, the Eagles' top two reserve DEs were Michael Bennett and Long. This year, their top backups are Vinny Curry and Josh Sweat.
The one guy still available who makes sense to me is Derrick Morgan. He's 30 now and wouldn't be expensive after having just a half a sack last season. But he'd be a decent addition and has played end in a 4-3 before. For the record, the Eagles should try to get Long to return. He's their best option if they can convince him.
After the wiz signing, could you still see the eagles moving any of Peters, Vaitai, Milata, or Dillard inside for camp? Not implying any of these guys start season at G, just take reps and develop versatility just in case.— Ryan Powell (@soccer4life62) May 17, 2019
Sure. Doug Pederson was asked about this before Wiz came back and mentioned that Halapoulivaati Vaitai was going to get some cross-training inside at guard. He's the one that makes sense. You don't want to put too much on Mailata's plate and let's let Dillard acclimate to the NFL first. Vaitai would actually make a pretty decent guard. It might be a good way to prolong his career. I was talking to my coworker Barrett Brooks about Big V the other day and he agrees that a move to guard makes plenty of sense.
What is corey clement's role on the offense now?— nathan wenger (@JonnyDubs88) May 17, 2019
Clement has a shot to be the Eagles' third-down running back this season, which is crazy because he really wasn't a pass-catcher in college. But since coming to the NFL, he's definitely shown that ability.
Jordan Howard is likely going to be a first- and second-down guy and while Miles Sanders will eventually become a three-down feature back, it's tough to trust a rookie in pass protection situations. That's where Clement comes in.
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