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5 Bold Predictions For Philadelphia Eagles In 2015 NFL Free Agency

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5 Bold Predictions For Philadelphia Eagles In 2015 NFL Free Agency

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Everyone has their own ideas about what the Philadelphia Eagles will do in free agency this offseason. These five moves haven't been spoken of much, but they are more realistic than you think.

5. Nate Allen Gets Re-signed

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5. Nate Allen Gets Re-signed

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I know, I know, you want him gone too. But the truth is that the Eagles need depth, Allen knows the defense and he can be had dirt cheap. On the bright side, his days as a starter will be over and there could be worse backups out there, right?

4. Jeremy Maclin Leaves, Randall Cobb Enters

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4. Jeremy Maclin Leaves, Randall Cobb Enters

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The lure of signing a deal to go back home and play for the coach who drafted you in Kansas City proves too tempting for Jeremy Maclin to pass up. In which case, the Eagles get back at Maclin by signing his younger, hotter sister in Randall Cobb for roughly the same money.

3. Brandon Graham Leaves, Jabaal Sheard Enters

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3. Brandon Graham Leaves, Jabaal Sheard Enters

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If Graham wants to play as a 4-3 DE, good luck to him but it won’t be in Philly. Sheard doesn’t have the sacks, but he can get pressure on the QB and is equally solid against the pass and run. The Eagles spring for Sheard and decide not to overpay for Jason Worilds.

2. Eagles Sign Jake Locker Regardless of Marcus Mariota's Presence

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2. Eagles Sign Jake Locker Regardless of Marcus Mariota's Presence

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Whether the Eagles trade up for Marcus Mariota or not, Jake Locker is going to be a top priority for the Eagles. If Mariota is in, most likely the Eagles trade Nick Foles and the need for a veteran backup is clear. If Foles sticks around, he needs legit competition for the job, and Locker can be that push. Either way, the Eagles need a guy like Locker, and I expect them to lock him up.

1. Eagles Break the Bank For Devin McCourty

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1. Eagles Break the Bank For Devin McCourty

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Malcolm Jenkins helped solidify one safety spot this season, and signing Devin McCourty away from New England would turn the unit into a strength. McCourty is a converted cornerback like Jenkins, and I think the Eagles will pay the price to give Billy Davis two solid versatile cover safeties.

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