Eagles overreactions, reality checks after third preseason game: Do Eli Ricks, Devon Allen make final 53?

rewrite this content material with complete period and stay HTML tags PHILADELPHIA — The preseason for the Philadelphia Eagles is formally within the books. After 15 coaching camp practices and 3 preseason video games, your next step for the Eagles is their 53-man roster cuts sooner than the workforce prepares to make every other run on the Super Bowl. While the final preseason recreation does not inform a lot of the tale, it is a final likelihood for avid gamers to face out. This week’s overreactions and reality checks check out a couple of bubble avid gamers and whether or not they earned a roster spot or no longer: Eli Ricks Overreaction or reality: Overreaction Ricks made a very good case for his 53-man roster spot this preseason, completing with 3 cross breakups and an interception for a landing in 3 preseason video games. The undrafted loose agent’s maximum spectacular play can have been the 2 blocks he had whilst maintaining with Devon Allen on his 73-yard kickoff go back to open the sport. The Eagles are deep at cornerback, and Ricks does not play the slot, so his odds don’t seem to be nice. He nonetheless is among the final choices the Eagles need to make, showcasing his pedigree to increase within the device. “As an undrafted guy, you gotta do a little extra to stand out,” Ricks stated after the sport. “I wanted to pick a big play to show I belong here … I feel I’ve done all I could to prove why I should be on this team. I’ll have no regrets whatever their decision is.” Mario Goodrich did not play within the finale, and Ricks did not play within the slot, because the Eagles will elevate a slot nook and a backup. Ricks most certainly has a case over Kelee Ringo, however the Eagles don’t seem to be going to chop ties with a fourth-round pick out. Roster gymnastics can have to come back into play if Ricks makes the roster. Devon AllenOverreaction or reality: RealityAllen had the most productive case within the final preseason recreation, so he merits to be in this roster, because of an ideal efficiency on particular groups. Not simplest did Allen open the sport with a 73-yard kickoff go back, however he additionally had two excellent performs as a gunner on punt protection — a treasured asset for any participant looking to make a roster.  Did Allen do sufficient to take Britain Covey’s spot? Allen rebounded smartly from a calf harm that saved him out of the early portion of coaching camp and was once an afterthought to make the workforce. His pace is the adaptation maker right here, showcasing superb decision-making, skill to learn blockers, and create additional yards for himself. Allen is on a three-year deal, so the workforce did imagine in him sufficient to stay him round.  The 5th receiver at the Eagles must be excellent on particular groups. With Zech McPhearson and Shaun Bradley out for the yr, Allen has a shot. Ben VanSumerenOverreaction or reality: OverreactionVanSumeren completed with 17 tackles within the preseason finale, having a very good sense of discovering the soccer and preventing the run. His cross protection isn’t at an NFL degree, so there would possibly not be a place for him at the 53 over Nicholas Morrow.  The follow squad can be a excellent have compatibility for VanSumeren to song up his recreation. The undrafted rookie did not have an ideal summer season, however he is carried out sufficient to be any person the Eagles can increase down the road. Deon CainOverreaction or reality: OverreactionCain had a pleasant preseason and rebounded smartly after beginning camp with an harm, completing with six catches for 62 yards. Cain may have a shot on the 53 if the Eagles went with six receivers, however the follow squad can be a excellent have compatibility for now. Cain may just get referred to as up throughout the yr. Arryn SipossOverreaction or reality: RealityThe Eagles punter in Week 1 is probably not at the roster now, so Siposs makes the preliminary 53. Siposs hasn’t been spectacular this preseason, however his price as a holder cannot be overpassed. Jake Elliott has made 3 50-plus-yard box targets partially as a result of Siposs can position the ball the place he desires it.  If the Eagles wish to discover a higher punter, they are going to have to attend till after the roster cutdowns on Tuesday. Later subsequent week, the destiny of Siposs will in spite of everything be within the steadiness.  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