The Eagles are retooling and as they sit seven days out from the start of training camp, ESPN is looking at three-year projections for all 32 NFL teams.
ESPN ranked all 32 NFL franchises over the next three years, and the Eagles earned a grade of 66.4 and landed at No. 30 overall.
30. Philadelphia Eagles
Overall score: 66.4
Why they’re here: The roster in Philly right now is a unique blend of veterans who can help you win (Lane Johnson, Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce, Darius Slay, etc.) and a young core that could be the foundation for the future. With potentially three first-round picks next year, the Eagles can be aggressive if desired next offseason when a more palatable cap situation is upon them. New head coach Nick Sirianni has a chance to groom Jalen Hurts this year, but the roster has clear spots to upgrade on both sides of the ball. — YatesBiggest worry: Lack of philosophical alignment and relationship management between the coaching staff and front office is what sunk this team in recent years, and correcting it will go a long way toward getting this organization back on the path to competing for a Super Bowl. But do the Eagles have the right pieces in place? — Riddick
What could change for the better: Philly finally has young, promising skill players on offense. The Eagles aged quickly on the perimeter, but a nucleus of Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith and Jalen Reagor will be a threat. Goedert is a top-10 tight end right now, and Smith has low-bust threshold. The man knows how to get open. — Fowler
Stat to know: The Eagles’ medium-term plan revolves around Hurts, but there is reason to be wary. Though Carson Wentz played poorly in 2020, Hurts actually posted a slightly worse QBR than him. It’s no reason to panic — we’re talking about fewer than 150 pass attempts as a rookie — but it’s no guarantee Hurts ends up better than Wentz. — Walder
That projection should improve as DeVonta Smith develops, Miles Sanders breaks out and Jalen Hurts takes the next step as a passer.
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