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Philadelphia Eagles: Second-year player performance grades

By David Esser

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) rushes against the New York Giants in the second half. The Giants defeat the Eagles, 27-17, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.Nyg Vs Phi
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) rushes against the New York Giants in the second half. The Giants defeat the Eagles, 27-17, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.Nyg Vs Phi /
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Dec 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward (84) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward (84) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Greg Ward Jr.: B-

The Philadelphia Eagles fourth and fifth-round picks were both ultimately released (Shareef Miller, Clayton Thorson), so we’re now going to move on to some of the team’s more notable practice squad debutants from the 2019 season.

Greg Ward Jr., who ended ups becoming WR1 down the stretch last year, earned himself a starting gig in the slot this season. He’s been serviceable – but nothing special.

He has 50 catches for 386 yards at the moment, and his team-leading 6 receiving touchdowns has definitely been a pleasant surprise. Ward has far outplayed any expectations that were initially put on him, but it’s hard to see a scenario where he remains the Eagles longterm slot option.

Definitely been a good year for the college QB turned NFL WR, though.

Boston Scott: C

Another guy who helped save the season last year, backup running Boston Scott has taken a bit of a step back here in 2020.

Scott has just 490 total scrimmage yards, and his effectiveness as a receiving back has dropped dramatically (92.3% catch rate in 2019 to 74.2% in 2020).

Once upon a time fans looked at the Scott-Sanders partnership as a two-headed monster of sorts, but that hasn’t really been the case. Scott is probably best served as an RB3 moving forward if we’re being completely honest.

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