Mike Borys and Connor Fitzgerald
Staff Writers
In previous years Eagles fans have been disappointed with the wide receiver position. Fans were certain that Alshon Jeffery, a previous Chicago Bear star would help out Carson Wentz. Jeffery has had mediocre seasons with the team. In the beginning of the season, Desean Jackson was looking great. Jackson ended up suffering a season-ending injury in just the second game. The Eagles selected wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside last year with the fifty-seventh overall pick. There were high hopes for the young player out of Stanford. Arcega-Whiteside did not perform nearly as well as fans wished. The young receiver only racked up ten receptions, 169 yards, and one touchdown. In this year’s draft, the receiver position was loaded with talent.
The Eagles selected wide-receiver Jalen Reagor with the twenty-first pick. The ex-TCU star receiver was very excited to become an Eagle. Reagor has been known for his speed, being the 2nd fastest receiver in the draft. Reagor can either outrun defenders on a streak route, or out-jump defenders on a corner fade route. Many fans criticized the Eagles organization for this pick because some felt there were more talented receivers still available. At Texas Christian University, Reagor reeled in 148 receptions, 2248 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Hopefully, Carson Wentz and his new speedy receiver can hook up on many touchdowns this upcoming year.
The Eagles second pick of the 2020 NFL draft was arguably the most controversial pick of the entire draft. For the 53rd pick in the draft they selected Jalen Hurts from The University of Oklahoma. The Eagles are in need of many players to fill starting roles and there is no doubt from current starting QB, Carson Wentz, that he will put on a show each game he plays. This left many people scratching their heads not understanding why the Eagles would pick a QB in the second round when they already have Wentz. Many believe that the Eagles will be running a double QB package similar to what the Saints use with Taysom Hill. There is also concern for the health of Carson Wentz after he suffered a serious concussion early in the 2019 playoff game. Wentz is young and has time to get healthy. The two quarterbacks will make a great package together.
