Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Who to watch vs Jets

There are many players on the roster bubble, playing for their careers tomorrow but a few standout that could potentially make a impact on the team if they make the team.

Offense:

Clay Harbor TE- Now depending on how many tight ends Chip Kelly keeps, Harbor might already have a spot locked up but with how well Ertz and Casey look this off season, if Harbor doesn't come out and impress vs the Jets then it could be his ticket off the team. Harbor has looked good so far in the preseason and coming off a career year last year, he could help out a lot with the offense and special teams.

Ifeanyi Momah WR- The Eagles could keep Momah just based on pure size and potential but with other talented young players emerging at the position and actually making a impact during games such as Russell Sheppard and Greg Salas, this is a make or break game for Momah who has yet to record a single reception in the preseason.

Dallas Reynolds C- Reynolds who started most of last year after Jason Kelce went down, is now on the roster bubble due to a friend of the blog Julian "Batmandervelde" Vandervelde playing absolute shut down blocking this preseason....personally I love it after Vandervelde was nice enough to come on the Eagle Eye Focus Podcast but it is a big game for both Vandervelde and Reynolds vs the Jets. If Reynolds shuts down then the Eagles have a very difficult decision on their hands.

Matthew Tucker RB- Tucker has had a quiet yet very impressive camp and preseason. For Tucker it is all a numbers game with McCoy, Brown, and Polk as locks to make the roster. If Tucker has a huge game vs the Jets then Kelly might consider keeping a 4th RB on the squad. He has shown impressive catching out of the backfield and has a good understanding of pass blocking with the games he has gotten onto the field.

Defense:

Kurt Coleman S- The 2012 starting safety for the Eagles is now on the brink of being cut. Keep in mind that Coleman's rookie year came down to week 4 make or break game to decide if he makes the roster....he absolutely lit it up. Coleman will need a repeat performance to convince Billy Davis and Chip Kelly that he deserves a spot on the final 53 man roster, this will also include him showing his special teams ability. Colt Anderson is a lock pure special teams based as well as Nate Allen, Earl Wolff, and Patrick Chung so if 4 safeties are being kept....well good luck but with 5 he is a great keep for injuries or if another 2012 repeat performance starring the Eagles secondary occurs, changes will need to be made.

Jake Knott LB- Knott is a interesting story on the defense and has had a strong preseason. With Jamar Chaney being cut it gives Knott a better chance to make the roster but with Emmanuel Acho impressing as well as Casey Matthews, it might be another pure number based casualty but I like Knott, he has shown great instincts and is a great run stopping backer.

Predicted Score: Who Cares right? Aaah here it is anyway
Eagles 24-Jets 21

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