DeSean’s still got it
If you want to make an Eagles fan smile, just mention DeSean Jackson’s name. The veteran wideout is back home and is wasting no time in picking up where he left off. Not only does he have a unique handshake with Carson Wentz (the most important takeaway), but it’s become very clear that he’s still just as rapid as the day he stepped into the NFL.
The Eagles have struggled to fill their ‘need for speed’ ever since DeSean Jackson was sent packing. Now he’s back in the fold, dreams of Wentz unleashing deep balls to the wide-open speedster are rapidly becoming a reality.
Josh Sweat SZN
It’s no secret that the Eagles lost a lot of defensive end depth this offseason in Michel Bennett and Chris Long. Shareef Miller and Vinny Curry should help negate that loss, but a lot will be expected from last year’s fourth-round pick, Josh Sweat.
Interestingly, Doug Pederson mentioned Sweat as one of the spring’s standouts, which is a huge positive for the FSU product. Sweat saw minimal time during his rookie season and with the need for speed on the outside now higher than ever, there will be plenty of focus on Josh Sweat’s development this Summer.
Boston Scott hive
My love for Louisiana Tech’s Boston Scott isn’t exactly a secret. Poached from the Saints practice squad last season ahead of a clash with the Texans, Scott made an instant impact on punt returns but could well be competing for a much bigger role this offseason.
Mentioned in the same breath as Darren Sproles due to his size and skill set, the 5’6, 203 lbs running back averaged 4.8 yards per carry last preseason for the Saints, scoring a touchdown and amassing 121 yards on 25 carries, seeing time at both return spots as well.
“We have a player [RB] Boston Scott, who’s been on our roster since the end of last season or halfway through [last season].” Pederson said during OTA’s. “He’s a guy that can kind of fill a Darren Sproles [role]. He’s in that same body type and same quickness. We’re working him in a couple of different situations as a runner, as a punt returner, and just kind of getting a feel for him because he wasn’t a guy we initially brought onto our team early.”
Scott has see a significant amount of time as a punt returner throughout the spring and with a wide open running back competition, who is to say he won’t be the wildcard that sneaks onto the roster?
