Three Predictions For The Eagles Offseason
Eagles fans have had high hopes for this offseason ever since the trade with the Dolphins last year. With three first-round picks to work with and plenty of cap space, the Eagles could turn themselves from pretenders to contenders extremely fast. With a lot of excitement heading into this offseason, I am going to give three predictions for what I think goes down this offseason.
#1- Eagles Trade One Of Their Firsts This Year For A First in 2023
I think every Eagles fan has realized from the start that the Eagles were never going to make three selections in the first round this year. Whether that be adding ammo for next year or trading for an impact veteran, it has seemed unlikely that the Eagles use all three picks. With so many quarterback-needy teams, I think the Eagles strike a deal with a team that needs to draft one. Teams that could make sense are the Buccaneers or Steelers. Getting another pick in 2023 gives the Eagles flexibility and ammo if they do not believe Jalen Hurts can be the answer to the quarterback position. I would say it’s highly unlikely Howie does use all three firsts, but we just need to see what move he makes with the picks.
#2- Eagles Sign Marcus Williams
The Eagles are in desperate need of help in the backend of the secondary, and in comes Marcus Williams. Williams has been a starter with the Saints since his rookie year in 2017 and he is still only 25 years old. Willams would present an immediate upgrade to the safety position and is still young enough to where he can be a cornerstone to the defense. The Eagles are reportedly ready to target Williams if he hits the open market. With the Saints in cap hell, I don’t see any way they can resign him. I think the Eagles lock up Williams on a five or six-year deal to be their safety for the long term.
#3- Eagles Go Heavy Defense In The Draft
With most of the offense young and under team control, I think the Eagles shift their draft strategy to defense. The last couple of years it has been all about the offense and surrounding whoever the quarterback is with the best possible options, now it is the defense’s turn. The defense is in dire need of explosive young talent at all positions on the defense. I think the Eagles draft an edge rusher and a linebacker early on in this upcoming draft. I believe the Eagles will look to defense early on in the draft to get immediate impact players, then in the later rounds turn to developmental players for the offense. The Eagles’ defense needs an infusion of talent, and this draft should help them out.
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