In an opening-day version of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations, and 235 days after the catastrophe in Tampa, the Eagles try again with a new roster, a…
Brandon Graham’s potentially surprising role, the likely plan at cornerback with Isaiah Rodgers out and a pivotal play in Eagles history.
It’s an opening-day version of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations, and 235 days after the catastrophe in Tampa ended an unprecedented collapse, the Eagles try again with a new roster, a revamped coaching staff and once again, Super Bowl aspirations. If you’re thinking Brandon Graham is only here to take a few bows, make a few rah-rah speeches and ride the bench during his 15and final NFL season, you might have to think again. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio loves B.G. and indicated this week that the 36-year-old may be asked to play more than last year: “I told him, ‘Be ready to play.’ There's no pitch count on him.” Graham averaged 23 snaps per game last year, his lowest figure since 2013, when he played about 20 per game.
The Eagles are one of only four teams that’s won undefeated in season openers since 2021. The Saints have won five straight openers, and the Bucs and Dolphins have also won three straight. Going back to 2007, the Eagles are an NFL-best 13-3 in season openers. The last Eagles head coach who had a losing record on opening day is Ray Rhodes, who was 1-3 from 1995 through 1998.Jason Kelce still technically has started an Eagles-record 156 consecutive games, but that streak obviously will end Friday.
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