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Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 interior offensive linemen for 2025 - ESPN+
5. Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: Unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: 7. Dickerson wasted little time establishing himself along Philadelphia’s vaunted line, earning a Pro Bowl nod in each of the past three seasons. “Explosive power — holy smokes,” a veteran NFL offensive line coach said. “Strength, durability. He’s built to last. The organized mass he can help create is top-notch.” Evaluators saw premier status for him entering 2024, which largely proved true since Dickerson helped lead Philadelphia to a championship. But one oddity accompanied his profile — ESPN stats attributed 11 sacks to Dickerson, the most of any player in our top 10. An Eagles source was surprised to hear that number, adding Dickerson was at no point a liability in the pass game. Further research shows Dickerson struggled early with six sacks allowed in the first seven weeks but picked it up late, averaging an impressive 97 pass block win rate from Week 8 through the Super Bowl. Dickerson was dealing with a knee issue during the championship run. He played through it. “He was banged up some, and it looked like he played a bit heavier [in 2024],” an NFL coordinator said. “He played well, but I actually think he’ll be even better next year.” [BLG Note: Cam Jurgens earned an honorable mention.]
The Evolution of Jalen Hurts: Part 1 - Learning When Not to Be a Hero - BGN
He still makes plays outside of structure, but he knows when to throw it away, when to scramble, and when to reset and find a safer option. That “do-it-all” instinct is still in him—but it’s controlled now. He’s learned that not every play has to be a highlight, and that sometimes the best play is to live to fight another down. He’s significantly more calm and controlled when playing out-of-structure. He doesn’t force the ball anywhere near as much as he used to. It’s extremely hard to improve arm strength, but the ball has more zip on it in the 2nd lot of clips, too. The biggest difference I noticed when reviewing the film was the willingness to hang in the pocket. He escapes but keeps his eyes down the field. The 3rd clips against the Cowboys is the perfect example of this. Compare that play to the interception from the 1st set of videos against the Cowboys! Even when breaking the pocket, Hurts now has the willingness to keep his eyes down the field and try to find an open receiver. As the title suggests; Hurts has learnt when not to be a hero.
Eagles 2025 most important list: DeVonta Smith - NBCSP
After the final practice of minicamp, Eagles reporters got a chance to speak with DeVonta Smith for the first time since the immediate aftermath of the Super...
