Adrian Fedkiw
As awful and as much attention as Nelson Agholor was at wide receiver, Dorial Green-Beckham’s woefully underwhelming first year with the Philadelphia Eagles wasn’t much better.
According to Geoff Mosher of 4PhillySports.com, DGB and undrafted rookie wideout Bryce Treggs preferred enjoying the night life of Philadelphia rather than outworking their teammates in practice.
Now consider that two of their young, potentially promising receivers — Green-Beckham and speedster, rookie free agent Bryce Treggs – are far from locks to be on the 53-man roster when the 2017 season begins. Both made sporadic contributions in 2016 as one-dimensional weapons. According to team sources, both prioritized getting acquainted with the Philly nightlife over outworking their teammates, in practice.
Amazingly, not even the advice of franchise icon Brian Dawkins, who’s been involved in player development since being hired last summer, sunk in for these young receivers. Had they shown to be coachable, or more interested in self-improvement, they each could have made a difference this past season playing alongside strong-armed, rookie quarterback Carson Wentz.
You’d think DGB would’ve learned after one failed season in Tennessee. Guess not, Green-Beckam totaled 392 yards receiving.
The only “lock” at wide receiver currently on the roster is Jordan Matthews, who led all Eagles wideouts with 804 yards. I believe Nelson Agholor will be back due to his $5 million penalty for cutting him, but nobody else is safe.
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