The Eagles are rolling into their second preseason game with a clear mission: let the young guns shine. It isn’t about the top players on the roster right now, it’s about giving these rookies four full quarters to prove they belong and earn their spot.
Bell’s “Badassery” Is Real, Y’all
Markel Bell? Yeah, he absolutely kicked ass last week. There’s just no other way to say it. This dude came out against some serious Ravens pass rushers and held his own, looking incredible. The word around the league is that Bell is expected to step right into Lane Johnson’s shoes a year from now. That’s a huge expectation, but after his debut, who’s gonna doubt him? He held up great. He’s gotta double down on that badassery with another big game against New England, but the hype is definitely legit.
Gushiken’s Got Game, Stowers Needs To Find His
On the defensive side, Kapena Gushiken, the rookie safety out of Ole Miss, is making serious noise. This guy is versatile, physical, and plays with a ton of confidence. He looked super impressive against Baltimore, and with the Eagles’ safety depth being a bit thin, a strong preseason could absolutely lock him into a roster spot. Everyone’s gonna have close eyes on how he performs against New England.
Meanwhile, Eli Stowers had a pretty mediocre NFL debut. He’s got to show a lot more as a receiver to prove his value early in his pro career, even if it’s just as a backup to Dallas Goedert. Stowers is slated for a ton of snaps and will get his chances as both a receiver and a blocker. Makai Lemon, the receiver who’s been out for a few weeks recovering from a hamstring injury, isn’t expected to play this Saturday night. Getting back to practice after this game would be a huge step towards getting him ready for the regular season.
It’s all on the line for these guys as they face New England. Bell needs to solidify his reputation, Gushiken could play his way onto the 53-man roster, and Stowers has to show he’s got the goods to contribute early. Every snap matters right now.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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