Eagles Thrive After Losing Two Franchise Greats This Offseason
The Eagles have successfully transitioned after the retirements of Kelce and Cox, with their replacements shining in their new roles.
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Philadelphia: The Eagles are making waves after losing two of their all-time greats, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox, to retirement. As they gear up for the 2024 season, their new stars, Cam Jurgens and Jalen Carter, are stepping up big time.
Both Jurgens and Carter were named Pro Bowlers for the first time, which is pretty impressive. Losing Kelce and Cox was a tough hit for the team, but it looks like they’ve got some solid replacements ready to roll.
What’s cool is that Jurgens and Carter had the chance to learn from the legends they’re replacing. Jurgens was drafted a couple of years back, and he got to play alongside Kelce, while Carter did the same with Cox. It’s like they were groomed for these roles.
Kelce took his mentorship seriously, always looking to help the younger guys. Even though he’s not around every day now, Jurgens knows he can still reach out to him. That kind of support is invaluable.
Jurgens was picked in the second round of the 2022 draft, and the Eagles saw him as the future center. Kelce even helped scout him, which shows how much he cared about the team’s future. Jurgens has been doing great, and he’s already made a name for himself.
As for Carter, he was the No. 9 pick after the Eagles’ Super Bowl run. He’s been making a name for himself too, racking up impressive stats in his second year. It’s clear he’s taken his game to another level.
The Eagles have a knack for building strong lines through the draft. With players like Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata also in the mix, they’re set up for success. It’s all about finding those gems in the draft and developing them.
In the end, the Eagles are proving that they can keep the momentum going, even after losing some big names. It’ll be exciting to see how Jurgens and Carter continue to grow and what the future holds for this talented team.