Eagles Offseason: PANIC!

by StevenSD | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

When head coach Dwayne Johnson was hired after the Eagles dismal 2-5 start, he made it clear that his priority was to win the division then focus on what to do in the offseason. He accomplished his priority, but now what? The Eagles went into the offseason with -$20M in cap space; some cuts were made, some trades... are being made. Do the Eagles know what they are doing?

Among these cuts are starting WRs Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson; leaving Wentz and the offense depending on WR Jalen Reagor and HB Miles Sanders to continue to increase their production and development. HC Johnson seems to have confidence in the young offensive stars, but ultimately Wentz will need to carry the load and make the offense succeed.

DT Fletcher Cox was among those involved in trade rumors, but he is staying put for at least another season. However, he won't have much returning to the line with him. DE Brandon Graham and DT Malik Jackson were released. As well as DE Derrek Barnett being traded to the Jets. The Eagles have many holes now on the defensive line to make up. Great JOB creating a problem that they didn't have before!

All of these moves; while clearing the -$20M in cap space, has left the Eagles with around $10M in cap space left - that's $10M to use to try to improve the offense and defense that has lost key starters. It's clear the Eagles went into this offseason with zero plans and are shoe stringing along to make anything work. We have zero confidence that they have even properly prepared for the draft. Eagles fans, if any are left - next season may be rough, we can only hope that HC Johnson's reputation of rebuilding teams can pull through for us.