I am glad Tony Hunt made the squad as a fullback. I think this will give the Eagles a lot of formation flexibility. The Eagles can have Westbrook and Hunt on the field at the same time, and the opposition does not know if it is a spread set with Hunt playing the tailback or if it is a two back set with Hunt in fullback mode. With the age of specialization in today's NFL, the defense is looking for offensive personnel in order to put in matching defensive personnel. The gives the Eagles an edge.
Jerome McDougle wraps up a disappointing career as an Eagle. A former number 1 pick, he never found his rhythm in Philly for a lot of reasons. Unfortunately, he had his best preseason a year to late. I wish the Eagles could have found a way to keep him because I do think he will land on an NFL roster and produce (the Giants may be a very good fit!).
I am surprised Rocky Boiman made it. I didn't think he was outstanding this preseason, and I thought Studebaker showed a whole lot of athleticism and upside. I wasn't surprised Matt Schobel made it, but I was really hoping Kris Wilson would be the third TE. With Wilson's experience as a fullback, I thought it made that position a little deeper. Schobel isn't exactly a devastating blocker, and when the Eagles needed him to shine during LJ's injury, he disappeared.
The Eagle's roster is set, and I believe there is some excitement about it. I have read two articles by writer's on a national level that expect the Eagles to win 10 plus games. SI picked the Eagles to make the Super Bowl - for what that is worth!
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