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Top 10 most complete NFL teams for 2025 season: Bills, Eagles, Lions among well-rounded squads - NFL.com
1) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. They incurred free-agent losses this offseason befitting of a Super Bowl champion and a franchise that has won 45 games (including playoffs) over the past three years. After all, everyone wants to be like the Eagles. Yet even with some departures, primarily on the defensive side, the team remains set up to compete for a title again thanks to the brilliant craftsmanship of GM Howie Roseman. The offense remains stout, anchored with a terrific mix of blocking prowess and skill-position talent. Philly’s offensive line returns four strong starters. It should continue protecting Jalen Hurts and paving the way for reigning Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley. If A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith stay healthy, the team is in excellent shape at wide receiver, even if the depth is a little lacking. Having a quality collection of tight ends, led by Dallas Goedert, helps. The Eagles have lost a lot from their defensive line the past two offseasons, and they’re counting on new pass rushers emerging this season, putting their draft-and-development plan to the test. With Nakobe Dean a candidate to open the season on the PUP list, linebacker depth will be tested, with first-round pick Jihaad Campbell potentially stepping into the spotlight right away. Safety also could be a spot where late-summer veteran help is an option unless rookie Andrew Mukuba is ready to play early. But all told, Philly has terrific top-of-the-roster talent with 10 or more players capable of landing in the NFL Top 100 this summer, along with ample depth at certain spots. If the star players stay relatively healthy again, there’s no reason why the Eagles can’t win it all for a second straight year.
Eagles Film Review: Kyle McCord could eventually develop into a backup quarterback - BGN
I enjoyed watching McCord, but he didn’t ‘pop’ like McKee did. McCord looks like a solid QB who does a number of things at a decent level. He just doesn’t have the arm talent that McKee does. McKee’s upside is higher because he’s a better thrower of the football. I find it interesting that the Eagles seem to target either a mobile backup (Marcus Mariota, Dorian Thompson-Robinson) or an old-school pocket passer (Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee, Kyle McCord). I am OK with having an immobile backup as long as they can play on time. I expect McCord to beat out DTR, despite DTR having a lot more mobility. DTR would help the Eagles’ running game out if he had to play, but he is technically miles behind McCord as a pure passer. I wouldn’t trust DTR if he had to play a game or two. I think McCord could do enough without wrecking the offense. However, he does have that gunslinger mentality, and you could absolutely see him throwing 4 interceptions...
