Preseason Week 2 6 Eagles players who need big performances vs. Pats

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Preseason Week 2 6 Eagles players who need big performances vs. Pats

There wont be much incentive for the to play their starters in tonights preseason game against the at Gillette Stadium. Not after the Eagles during Tuesdays joint practice se sion, leaving the local team reporters Tavon Young Jersey in New England second-gue sing everything coach Jerod Mayo and the new regime is doing.For the Eagles, that means there will be plenty of opportunities for players currently locked in position battles to ball out, especially on offense. Here are six Eagles players who need a big performance :Another gameday thank you Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) WR Ainias SmithVeteran wide receiver Parris Campbell, who opened training camp in the Eagles No. 3 spot, has mi sed time with a groin injury. He returned to practice in a limited fashion this week, putting him on track to play in the preseason finale against .Smith, the rookie out of Texas A&M, has had an up-and-down training camp. If Campbell does indeed mi s tonights game, Smith will get a chance to flash against a solid Patriots defense.QB Tanner McKeeKenny Picketts name has been a this week. But would the Eagles Justin Bethel Jersey even consider trading the QB they just acquired from the on March 15?McKees play could have a say in that. If the former sixth-round pick can continue to close the gap and prove to be a viable option as Jalen Hurts backup, GM Howie Roseman would have more motivation to flip Pickett to a QB-desperate team, like the Vikings.RG Tyler SteenThe Eagles have a bunch of young talent along the offensive line, with Steen among them. But Miles Boykin Jersey the second-year pro appears to be on the wrong side of his battle with Mekhi Becton for the starting job at right guard. Becton started at RG in the first preseason game against the Ravens and left after one series. Steen then switched over from the left side and wound up playing 36 total snaps.CB Kelee RingoThe opportunities will be there for Ringo this season, but hes been trending down a bit in training camp with Isaiah Rodgers grabbing Kenneth Dixon Jersey the lions share of first-team reps. Both players started in the preseason game against the Ravens, but .The Patriots have arguably the worst group of outside wide receivers in the league, so how the Eagles corners, like Ringo, perform could be telling.CB Quinyon MitchellThe star Eagles rookie is competing to be the starting nickel corner. If he gets matched up with Patriots slot receiver Demario Douglas, whos as quick and elusive inside the first 5 yards of route as youll see, Mitchell could get a chance to show defensive coordinator Vic Fangio hes ready to take the job.S Tristin McCollumOne of the standouts for the Eagles preseason opener, both on defense and special teams, McCollum is looking to make his case for a roster spot as a backup safety. He appeared in three games on defense last season. The Eagles are so needy at Matt Judon Jersey the position that James Bradberry might see meaningful snaps, for the start of the regular season.MORE EAGLES NEWS:
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