The Eagles are 1-0 and headed to Nashville for a Week 2 showdown with the Titans, but honestly, what is going on with rookie Makai Lemon? We’re talking about a player who has six catches for a mind-boggling negative two yards in two games, including the final preseason matchup. Negative two yards! That’s not just a slow start, that’s a head-scratcher.
What The Hell Is Happening With Makai Lemon?
This kid’s NFL career has definitely gotten off to a statistically discouraging start. His usage has been, well, perplexing, to say the least. The rumor mill says it’s all about getting his feet wet as he comes back from an injury, which makes sense, but still. He got a ton of snaps in the Washington game, and you just gotta wonder. Nobody’s asking him to drop a six-catch, 120-yard, two-touchdown explosion, but the Eagles need way more out of him than this. He can’t just be out there running routes like a “cardio king.” Hopefully, he’s getting healthier and is more up to speed because they need to involve him in a more traditional way, not just screens and sweeps. This kid has potential, we know it, so let’s see it!
Micah Morris Is On Deck, Like It Or Not
Beyond Lemon, there’s another rookie situation brewing on the offensive line that’s got people talking: Micah Morris. With Landon Dickerson on IR for at least the next four weeks, it feels like the Eagles’ offensive line, which has taken a beating over the last few years, is really catching up to them. Signs are pointing to Drew Kendall filling in at left guard for now. But Dickerson being out definitely puts day three rookie Micah Morris in a position where he could be the next man up eventually. Then there’s Willie Lampkin, who became a fan favorite and totally showed in preseason that he has potential to play at a high level at guard. If they end up going with Lampkin, Morris *still* has to be ready to suit up. The young guys have to step up; Morris, you hear us?
The Titans looked pretty listless against the Jets last week, but don’t sleep on them. They’ll be motivated to avoid that brutal 0-2 start on their home turf. For the Eagles, this Week 2 game is huge for these rookies to show some life and for this O-line to stay sturdy. Can Lemon get into positive yardage? Will Morris need to step in? We’re all watching.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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