The Philadelphia Eagles are bracing themselves for another round of free agency, which promises to be a wild ride. With the likes of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith expected to take up significant chunks of the roster, Howie Roseman's crew will have to get creative in order to add value without blowing their salary cap.
First off, there's Romeo Doubs, the Packers' surprise breakout star from last season. This 25-year-old wide receiver has consistently delivered, putting up impressive numbers despite sharing a deep and talented receiving corps with Green Bay. With DeVonta Smith taking over as the top dog at WR1, Doubs could find himself in the perfect setup to thrive - alongside Jalen Hurts, who can finally see downfield on his big-helmeted target.
Next up is Mekhi Becton, a tackle with all the wrong moves but also some surprising positives. After a rocky four-year stint with the Jets, the 26-year-old found himself back in Philly, where he had a career rejuvenation thanks to a Super Bowl ring. However, his lone season with the Chargers was not exactly a success story. Becton's lackluster performance - including poor run and pass blocking - is unlikely to garner much interest from top suitors, making him an intriguing target for a low-cost one-year deal.
Last but certainly not least, there's Arnold Ebiketie, the 27-year-old edge defender with raw talent that didn't quite pan out in Atlanta. As part of a young and struggling defensive corps, Ebiketie still managed to show flashes of brilliance, including six sacks over two seasons. The key now is whether he can put it all together and form the piece of the puzzle that Howie Roseman's crew has been searching for.
While all three players have their share of doubts and questions surrounding them, each fits neatly into the Eagles' typical low-cost acquisition mold - they're former high picks with a combination of athleticism and size, but also pockets of success followed by dips in production. It will be interesting to see whether this trio finds its way onto the roster as free agency unfolds.
First off, there's Romeo Doubs, the Packers' surprise breakout star from last season. This 25-year-old wide receiver has consistently delivered, putting up impressive numbers despite sharing a deep and talented receiving corps with Green Bay. With DeVonta Smith taking over as the top dog at WR1, Doubs could find himself in the perfect setup to thrive - alongside Jalen Hurts, who can finally see downfield on his big-helmeted target.
Next up is Mekhi Becton, a tackle with all the wrong moves but also some surprising positives. After a rocky four-year stint with the Jets, the 26-year-old found himself back in Philly, where he had a career rejuvenation thanks to a Super Bowl ring. However, his lone season with the Chargers was not exactly a success story. Becton's lackluster performance - including poor run and pass blocking - is unlikely to garner much interest from top suitors, making him an intriguing target for a low-cost one-year deal.
Last but certainly not least, there's Arnold Ebiketie, the 27-year-old edge defender with raw talent that didn't quite pan out in Atlanta. As part of a young and struggling defensive corps, Ebiketie still managed to show flashes of brilliance, including six sacks over two seasons. The key now is whether he can put it all together and form the piece of the puzzle that Howie Roseman's crew has been searching for.
While all three players have their share of doubts and questions surrounding them, each fits neatly into the Eagles' typical low-cost acquisition mold - they're former high picks with a combination of athleticism and size, but also pockets of success followed by dips in production. It will be interesting to see whether this trio finds its way onto the roster as free agency unfolds.
and DeVonta Smith, but at the same time I think Howie Roseman has a solid plan to make it work... or maybe not? 
Either way, Romeo Doubs seems like a legit pickup, I mean, who wouldn't want a young receiver with impressive numbers on their résumé? 
On the other hand, Mekhi Becton's past performances have me super skeptical... did he really just get rejuvenated by a Super Bowl ring? 
Or was that just a fluke? 
Arnold Ebiketie's raw talent is a big plus, but can he put it all together? 
Only time will tell, I guess...
. We had some talented but rough-around-the-edges guys like Nelson Agholor and Carson Wentz who just needed that one piece of the puzzle to gel. It's crazy how different it feels now, with all these new rules on the salary cap and whatnot. I mean, can you believe some of these guys are coming off teams that were already mediocre? 
. And I gotta say, having DeVonta Smith on the roster is gonna be huge 
– he's like the ultimate upgrade over Agholor. Fingers crossed these guys pan out and don't break the bank 
They need someone who can make plays down the field without breaking the bank. Jalen Hurts is their QB, and if they can just find that one guy who complements his game, I think it could pay off big time 
. But at the same time, it's always good to give players a second chance, especially if they've shown flashes of brilliance in the past... and who knows, maybe Arnold Ebiketie will finally put it all together 
. I just hope Howie Roseman's crew doesn't get too caught up in the hype and overpay for anyone 
. One thing is for sure, though - it's gonna be a wild ride with all these talented players hitting the market! 
I love how the Eagles are trying to get creative and find those hidden gems like Romeo Doubs and Mekhi Becton. It's exciting to think about what they might bring to the table 
. And with DeVonta Smith leading the charge at WR1, I'm curious to see how Doubs and Becton fit into that equation 
. Fingers crossed for these guys, and maybe we'll see some magic happen in Philly this season! 
. I think signing Romeo Doubs would be an amazing move, he's got some serious upside and could thrive with Hurts throwing him deep. And on the other side of it, Mekhi Becton just seems like too much of a risk - 1-year deal might not cut it for me 
The possibilities are endless, just like the number of ways we can interpret life's big questions 
. can't they just make it easier for us to keep track of all the moves?
... we had a mini doggy playdate too and it was chaos 
... anyway, have you guys ever noticed how avocado toast became a thing and now every single brunch spot has it on the menu? like what even is up with that? 
. Ebiketie's got talent, but consistency is key. I'm not sold on any of these guys being game-changers, but they're all solid fits for the Eagles' style of roster-building. Maybe they'll surprise us and get one (or two) of them to break out 
and btw what's up w/ becton? he had that one good year w/ the eagles but then went back 2 the chargers & tanked 
Only time (and Howie Roseman's magic) will tell! 
. His blocking was pretty bad last year, so how much of a threat is he gonna be on D?
raw talent, 6 sacks in 2 seasons? that's a must-have for this team 
can't wait to see what kind of moves roseman makes!
. Also, Becton's past doesn't exactly scream "rejuvenation"... what makes the Eagles think he'll be a savior on the O-line now? 
. And Ebiketie... six sacks in two seasons is cute, but how's his pass-rush IQ looking? Need some sources, fam 