The Philadelphia Eagles need real help at the safety position. The question is will the Eagles spend the big bucks on the position? Safety is a dying breed in this league and there are two very good ones on the market. It is a rare opportunity for the Eagles. Will they make the plunge?
The Eagles are now in a bit of a quandary if they want to add a proven pass rusher. Brian Orakpo was hit with the franchise tag, and Jason Worilds a transition tag. It makes acquiring proven talent at that spot now very tricky. Unless they want to blow Worlids away with an offer it looks like the Eagles may have to try to develop their own talent through the draft or wait until next offseason for a proven, young pass rusher.
The Bills decided not to use the franchise tag on disgruntled safety Jarius Byrd. It is clear he wants out of Buffalo as contract talks have stalled. Is now the time for the Eagles to swoop in? I say yes. If I am Howie Roseman I gauge the market and make an aggressive offer. The Eagles haven't had a ball hawking safety of Byrd's caliber since the great Brian Dawkins. Getting Byrd would be a great first step in getting this defense back to a dominant unit.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a handsomely paid receiver corps. They have allocated the 2nd most cap money in the league at the wide receiver spot. Is having DeSean Jackson a luxury at this point? One could make the argument. Jeremy Maclin is a speedy, dynamic threat on the outside and Riley Cooper provides size. Their is also the opportunity to add talent in a 2014 draft loaded at the wide receiver position. If someone calls about Jackson and has an enticing offer I don't see Howie Roseman hanging up the phone.
The kicking game was a major downfall of the Philadelphia Eagles especially in the playoffs. Alex Henery was unimpressive on kickoffs and his leg isn't up to snuff. He is simply inaccurate on kicks more than 45 yards. Steven Hauschka is a pending free agent and was a stud for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Adding him would go a long way toward improving the Eagles' kicking unit.
