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5 Early Predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2015 Season

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Early Predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles' 2015 Season

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With the start of training camp just around the corner, here are five early predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles' 2015 season.

5. Kelly Breaks Out His Crazy Formations Again

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5. Kelly Breaks Out His Crazy Formations Again

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For two seasons now, Kelly has been working with an offense that wasn’t really his. Now that he’s got his guys out there, I think Kelly goes back to those wild formations we saw his first year. Linemen split out wide, three running backs on the field, crazy bubble screens, you name it. There’s a lot of mouths to feed and Kelly will get creative to feed them all again.

4. Mark Sanchez Makes At Least One Start

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4. Mark Sanchez Makes At Least One Start

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Kelly has this faith in Sanchez that I just don’t get, and I think Sanchez will be starting games for the Eagles this year at some point. Bradford is clearly the better quarterback and the starter, but not only does he get banged up often, he also doesn’t know the offense as well as Sanchez. Should there be any struggle of any kind with Bradford, I can see Kelly’s trigger finger itching and tossing Sanchez in there.

3. Eagles Go Back To The Playoffs

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3. Eagles Go Back To The Playoffs

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Whether it’s as the division winner or a wild card, I think the Eagles get back to the playoffs in 2015. Their schedule should be pretty easy on them and I like how they project to stack up against their opponents. Dallas did get better with the return of Sean Lee, the emergence of Cole Beasley and the addition of Byron Jones. If Dallas’ running game chips in enough, the division race could go down to the wire.

2. Jordan Matthews Goes To The Pro Bowl

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2. Jordan Matthews Goes To The Pro Bowl

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Matthews’ talent is undeniable, and his work ethic is off the charts. 800 yards and eight touchdowns is a fantastic start. I fully expect Matthews to build on that in Year 2. Whether he’s in the slot or outside, he’s going to be the top target for both Bradford and Sanchez. Put him down for 1,200 yards, 10 touchdowns and his first of many trips to the Pro Bowl.

1. Eagles Lead League In Rushing Yards

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1. Eagles Lead League In Rushing Yards

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Assuming a little luck and the offensive line remains healthy all season long, I can see the Eagles having the most rushing yards in the NFL. With two starting-caliber backs in DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews, an excellent third option in Darren Sproles and what I predict to be many rushing opportunities to protect their quarterback, I can see these three guys maxing out their talent and wrecking the league on the ground.

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