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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 must-do steps to fix this team in the offseason

By David Esser

Nov 1, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Find a true WR1

Take a glance around the league, look at the teams that have had an abundance of offensive success this season. Chiefs, Bills, Seahawks, Packers, Titans, Cardinals, etc.

Notice a trend? Essentially all of these teams have a true, designated “wide receiver #1”. As the league transitions into a pass-first affair, smart GMs have repeatedly targeted elite pass-catchers to pair with their franchise QB, even if it costs multiple assets.

Just this past offseason the Bills gave up a war chest of draft picks (including their first-rounder) to acquire Stefon Diggs, and they couldn’t be happier. Diggs has blossomed into one of the best all around wideouts in the NFL, and Josh Allen‘s efficiency numbers have skyrocketed. His completion percentage alone has shot up 9.6%!

The Philadelphia Eagles on the other hand have shown a clear lack of care when it comes to prioritizing elite WR talent. Guys like Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson shouldn’t have been expected to spearhead the team’s passing offense this season, and the decision to draft Jalen Reagor over someone like Justin Jefferson already looks foolish.

Whether through a trade, free agency (unlikely), or the draft, the Philadelphia Eagles need to find a way to land a true WR1. Preferably someone who excels at creating separation.

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