2024 Eagles Thread
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They seem to be pretty nicked up on the OL right now
Sirianni said that the reduction in Tyler Steen’s playing time with the first unit following his return from an ankle sprain was not indicative of a step back in the right guard competition. But the fact remained that Steen took all the snaps before his injury and none on Wednesday. His competition with Mekhi Becton is far from over. But the job does now seem to be Becton’s to lose.
Not 2024 but Eagles related: Nick Foles is retiring:
This still gets me right in the feels. I suspect it always will
Here's the article via its URL, and not via Twitter:
How a Jeff Stoutland hunch transformed Mekhi Becton into a starting guard
Jeff Stoutland’s hunch has Mekhi Becton on track to be the Eagles’ opening-day starter at right guard.
www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
The Cliff Notes version:
- Becton only played OT as a Jet
- Jeff Stoutland had an idea that despite his size (6'7", 365 lbs.) he might be a candidate for guard, though that wasn't an expectation on either side when he signed
- Steen started preseason as the RG, but when he got injured Becton filled in, and when Steen returned, Becton remained as the 1st team RG
- the challenge of playing guard at his size is staying low so DTs can't get under the guard
- Becton is enjoying the change of position, and also the challenge of learning it
- Stoutland University continues
