Our training camp preview rolls on and the most dominant group of the Philadelphia Eagles moves into the spotlight for 2023.
Philadelphia currently has two All-Pros on their offensive line and four Pro-Bowlers. The loss of Isaac Seumalo may be a detriment to some organizations, but with Jeff Stoutland in charge, the Eagles offensive line is expected to have another dominant season this year. While the group has changed over the years, the level of dominance has not.
Let’s break down how the offensive line will look heading into training camp.
OL on Roster: Jordan Mailata, Roderick Johnson, Fred Johnson, Chim Okorafor, Landon Dickerson, Sua Opeta, Tyrese Robinson, Jason Kelce, Cameron Tom, Brett Toth, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Josh Sills, Lane Johnson, Jack Driscoll, Julian Good-Jones, Trevor Reid
Biggest Eagles Questions Heading into Camp
Who wins the right guard position battle?
The biggest question along the offensive line lies solely at right guard. Can former second-round pick Cam Jurgens shrug off his undersized frame to dominate at the position, or will third-round rookie Tyler Steen be the right man for the job? There’s a lot of pressure on whoever wins the job due to Seumalo’s departure. Seumalo was a key cog in the offensive line and was a smart football player. His loss was an underrated one this offseason, but if the Eagles can get close to his level of play, the offensive line should have another dominant year.
Will depth be a problem for OL in 2023?
Philadelphia has two starting-level offensive linemen as backups this year. Sua Opeta and Jack Driscoll could be starters on any other team right now but are currently backups. The loss of Seumalo and Andre Dillard though means that the Eagles will have less depth going into the new season – a problem if they suffer key injuries. Whenever the Eagles have struggled in recent years, it’s usually due to injuries along the offensive line. If injuries were to hit the team this year, there’s no guarantee they’d be able to overcome them this season as opposed to the last few years.
How long can Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce continue to dominate?
Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson have been in Philly for a long time and are well on their way to Canton, Ohio. That being said, as dominant as they have been, Father Time could strike at any moment. Philadelphia does not have the depth to supplant Kelce and Johnson struggling during the season if both start out slow. Luckily, both will enter 2023 healthy and continue to bring plenty of swagger into the fold. Their age is certainly something to keep an eye on during camp though.
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