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With Murray and Mathews splitting up carries—and I do believe the distribution could be closer to 50/50—the Eagles can keep both fresh, not to mention are prepared in case one gets injured. That could change in 2015. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Philadelphia Eagles and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. In free agency, the Eagles still have some very solid options. … We start off by taking a look at the running back position. At this point in time it looks very likely that he will shun the Eagles for the Indianapolis Colts. Jamon Brown 66 G. 6-4. That number could go back up in 2015 with the Eagles looking to get back to running the ball. A more efficient offense means more first downs and less turnovers which means the defense won't be as burdened as it was last season. Does that hold up? The Eagles won't drive Murray into the ground like the Cowboys did last season, but he was clearly brought in to be Philadelphia's lead back in Chip Kelly's run-heavy offense. Let's say they rush about 32 times per game. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The top option is former Dallas Cowboy DeMarco Murray. The Philadelphia Eagles released their first 2015 depth chart in advance of the team's first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. There would be less pressure on Sam Bradford to throw, which could mean he stays healthy and doesn't turn the ball over. Murray is exactly the type of physical, one-cut running back that Kelly has long preferred for his zone-read. At this point, based on a lack of serious suitors, if I were the Eagles I would make a push to sign Murray. If you count plays that did not register as attempts or catches due to penalty, Murray easily touched the ball over 500 times total in 2014-15. This hole looked like it was going to be filled by former San Franciso 49er and all pro, Frank Gore. As a result, he posted MVP-like numbers. McCoy carried the ball 626 times between 2013 and 2014 compared to 189 for all other running backs. Mostert is an undrafted free agent rookie who is intriguing due to his abilities as a kick returner. He's spent time on the team's practice squad the past two seasons along with a main roster stint in 2013. The Eagles have kept four running backs before, especially if the fourth can contribute on special teams. 6-5. Frank Gore would have been a very solid option too, but he might decide to take his business elsewhere. Exciting! McCoy carried the ball 626 times between 2013 and 2014 compared to 189 for all other running backs. Are the Eagles even getting the same player? Isaac Seumalo IR. Mathews, like Murray, is a physical runner with a great combination of size and speed.Mathews flashed talent in San Diego but he ultimately fell out of favor due to injuries. The problem is that the Eagles seem to have their eye on a quarterback from Oregon in round one. Obviously, Murray—the NFL’s reigning rushing champion—is more than capable of handling a full workload. Jason Croom. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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The former first round pick is an intriguing player. Therefore we need to figure out who will play running back for the Eagles in 2015. How many yards will this unit combine for in 2015? My top choice for the Eagles is Ameer Abdullah of Nebraska. That figure when down to about 30 in 2014. The 2015 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 83rd season in the National Football League and the third under head coach Chip Kelly. Heading into last season, many thought the Cowboys might be one of the worst teams in the NFL. The success of the run game prevented Romo from having to carry the team on offense like he had been tasked with in the past. If the Eagles keep a fourth rusher, it will likely be one of Kenjon Barner, Matthew Tucker, or Raheem Mostert. Now the Eagles essentially have a 1A-1B situation in the backfield. Andre Dillard IR. That’s 76.8 percent of the attempts, and doesn’t even account for receptions or total snaps. That means catching passes out of the backfield or lining up in the slot, where defenses have an impossible decision to make in whether or not to cover him with a linebacker or safety. The Eagles have kept four running backs on the roster in the Chip Kelly era before, so there's precedent for it to happen. The theory is they are often still feeling the effects of a heavy workload. 2014 is the first time in four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys Murray appeared in all 16 games. It's worth noting Sproles spent some time taking reps with the receivers during spring practices. He's coming off a HUGE workload. They are big one-cut runners who hit the hole and take what’s there, as opposed to McCoy, who may try to create something rather than accept a minimal gain. Apparently, he's doomed by "the curse of 370." Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball as he is … It'll be interesting to see how often the Eagles use him now that he's not a starter anymore. Jordan Mailata. Players who carry the ball 370 times or more in a season frequently see a marked drop-off in production and ability the following year, and are even more likely to be injured. Nate Herbig. With Sproles still playing at a high level, and perhaps more dangerous than ever provided he sees more work in the passing game, and the situation in the backfield was clearly upgraded this offseason. Like all athletes, he will decline eventually—clearly just not yet. A strong running game would have a huge domino effect. The latter has been an underrated concern for the Eagles the past couple of seasons. While he's not a full-time player, he's still a dangerous roleplayer who can be used to create mismatches. Any of these running backs could easily step in and try to fill the void left by Shady McCoy. That’s an aspect of the offense that could go missing. And they can split up the workload as opposed to putting it all on man’s shoulders? The Eagles have other options in round two or three that could end up being stars in Indiana’s Tevin Coleman, Boise State’s Jay Ajayi, Miami’s Duke Johnson, or even Northern Iowa’s David Johnson. Of course, nobody is complaining when McCoy’s dancing creates a crease and suddenly he’s off to the races. Give me Mathews, too, and it becomes a no-brainer. By December, Murray was only averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. Dallas was able to hide their defense by pounding the rock and bleeding the clock. The Eagles training camp schedule, including information on practices open to the public, can be found by clicking here.As we count down the days together, Bleeding Green Nation will be previewing every position on the Eagles roster. As of now, Murray and Mathews are healthy and presumably still in their primes. The Eagles have quite a few options there. Joining the mix of Murray and Mathews is veteran offensive weapon Darren Sproles. Philadelphia Eagles training camp 2015 is fast approaching. He added another 61 receptions in 18 games. Philadelphia Eagles news from FanSided Daily, Philadelphia Eagles 2015 Free Agency LIVE Tracker. While some (cough Shady cough) have suggested Murray was a desperation signing after Frank Gore backed out on the Eagles, the truth is that he's a great fit for Philadelphia. There’s another potential issue with regards to Murray—the so-called Curse of 370. Then again, there’s a randomness to injuries and decline, so anything could happen. On the off chance that Gore does come to Philly I would not rule out a later round running back joining the team as well. Clement has return and cover team experience. Sam Bradford: Is He Philadelphia Eagles End Game? Spiller. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. We’re taking an in-depth look at Birds position by position and asking whether the club got better or worse. If the Eagles' offensive line can hold up, Philadelphia's backfield should do a lot of damage this season. Coaches and players report as soon as Saturday, August 1. Then Mathews could have about 11 and Sproles could earn two or so. That number could go back up in 2015 with the Eagles looking to get back to running … It’s really wouldn’t be fair to assume otherwise before the fact. The other top option in free agency for the Eagles is former Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. DeMarco Murray (born February 12, 1988) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 7 seasons. I think some people tend to forget Mathews has rushed for over 1,000 yards twice in five professional seasons as well, including as recently as 2013. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Between questions of durability, and last season’s insane workload for Murray in particular, there’s certainly reason for concern about the backs replacing McCoy. Nor should McCoy be blamed for all of the issues in the ground attack last season. It’s “Would you rather have McCoy or Murray AND Ryan Mathews?”—and that question should be fairly easy to answer. The first option is using their first round pick on either Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin, or Todd Gurley of Georgia. A more likely option for the Eagles could come in round two. Either way, Sproles is a special talent who clearly has a lot left in the tank. Consider this statistic, via CSNPhilly.com’s Reuben Frank: McCoy has 11 career rushing touchdowns of 30 yards or more—Murray has one. Now 32 years old, he looked as explosive as ever in 2014, posting a career year of sorts that landed him in his first Pro Bowl. Gore has decided to back out of the deal with the Eagles to think things over. Check out more position previews in our [training camp preview stream]. Hakeem Butler 89 TE. Eagles running backs are the key to Philadelphia's success in 2015. In 2013, the Eagles averaged nearly 31 rushing attempts per game. He's with the Eagles now after Philadelphia signed him to a big contract this offseason. Clement and Scott have been ineffective running the ball and non-factors in the passing game.

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