Philadelphia Eagles: 5 reasons paying Zach Ertz is 100% the correct move
By David Esser
Dallas Goedert isn’t a guaranteed fix.
Dallas Goedert is a top-10 tight end in the NFL currently, that’s really not up for debate anymore. However, this widely accepted notion that he could “easily” slide in and replace Ertz is pretty ridiculous.
Goedert had an awesome season last year, really proving that he has that TE1 potential. He stepped up in huge moments when Ertz went down with a broken rib (9 catches, 91 yards, TD against Dallas in Week 16), and he also set career-highs pretty much across the board in terms of offensive production.
Goedert’s 58 receptions, 607 receiving yards, and 5 receiving TDs all ranked second on the Eagles last year (behind Ertz), and he really proved his versatility as a blocker, outside threat, and even a screen-catcher at times.
However, Goedert’s quick rise to stardom doesn’t necessarily mean he will be as good as Ertz.
One of the major benefits that Goedert hs been afforded through the two years of his career is the fact that he’s been the Eagles TE2. He doesn’t see opposing defenses’ best cover LB/SS, and rarely sees double teams like Ertz does.
On top of that, the Eagles have become quite famous for running 12-personnel (two tight end sets). This has also helped out Goedert a ton, as the scheme is pretty oriented around TEs getting open across the middle of the field. Even if Goedert ascended into the team’s #1 TE spot, finding a serviceable TE2 to pair alongside him is easier said than done.
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The Philadelphia Eagles need Ertz, and in all honesty, Ertz needs the Eagles too. The veteran tight end is hunting a potential Hall of Fame bid at the end of his career, and retiring in Philly would likely aid him in that regard. Talks are heating up and it looks like Roseman knows what needs to be done, hopefully Ertz is locked up in the midnight green sooner rather than later.