Eagles Post-OTA Competition Update: The Offensive Edition

“I think there are very specific skill sets that you need in your room,” the veteran coach said.

“When I look at an NFL room, it has to have all of those abilities … You may have two guys with similar abilities, so maybe you split carries.

That said, it’s now June 16 and Ertz is still technically a member of the Eagles.

“He’s a big-target guy, long, with length, size, you look at it from that standpoint,” said Michael.

Just the simple things of being in a stance, the releases and things, it’s new to him every day and he’s taking strides.

-As stated, the Eagles want to play more 11 personnel and have been investing heavily at the WR position for three years with diminishing returns.

Ward is regarded as a reliable slot WR but not dynamic enough, and the goal is to upgrade from him.

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