5 Eagles who need strong training camps after underwhelming minicamps
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The good news is that it's only June. The bad news is that June sometimes matters. The Philadelphia Eagles enter training camp with one of the deepest rosters in football. That reality creates a unique challenge for players fighting to establish themselves. Every summer, talented prospects, former draft picks, and developmental projects discover the same thing. Making the Eagles' 53-man roster is often as difficult as earning a spot on many teams' starting lineups.
Spring practices are rarely the final word on anyone's future, but some players helped themselves more than others during OTAs and mandatory minicamp. For the Eagles listed below, training camp represents an opportunity to regain momentum before the competition intensifies.
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Ty Robinson, defensive tackle
Raise your hand if you've forgotten Ty Robinson is still on the roster. The former rookie spent much of last season as a healthy scratch and has done little this offseason to force his way into the conversation of establishing himself as something more. Robinson has largely worked with the third team throughout spring practices, an alarming development for a former fourth-round draftee entering his second season. At some point, a difficult question must be asked. Is there a scenario where Robinson doesn't survive final roster cuts? Right now, that possibility feels more realistic than many would have expected a year ago.
Tanner McKee, quarterback
Tanner McKee entered the offseason with an opportunity to solidify his standing as Jalen Hurts' primary backup. Instead, the competition feels more open than expected. The Eagles need McKee to show growth, both for their own peace of mind and because quality quarterback depth always carries value. If Philadelphia still views him as a potential trade asset someday, stronger tape will be necessary.
Cole Payton, quarterback
Well, things have certainly changed here, haven't they? Following the NFL draft, there was genuine excitement surrounding his long-term potential. Fast forward a few weeks, and he's firmly entrenched as the fourth quarterback on the depth chart. Whatever speculation existed about carrying four quarterbacks has cooled considerably. At this point, Payton has done little to force the issue.
Myles Hinton, guard
Myles Hinton's transition from tackle to guard represented an acknowledgment of reality. The problem is that moving positions doesn't guarantee a roster spot. He now faces competition from Micah Morris, Drew Kendall, and Michael Jordan, among others. Training camp may ultimately determine whether he sticks around.
Eli Stowers, tight end
Arguably, no one on this list carries greater expectations. The rookie tight end is expected to contribute early this season, yet veteran Johnny Mundt appears to have earned more trust from the coaching staff through the spring.
As Dan Campbell likes to remind everyone, these are still "pajama practices." Plenty can change once the pads come on. Even so, Stowers appears slightly behind schedule at a position where the Eagles need him to develop quickly.
Fortunately for all five players, the most important evaluations still lie ahead. Unfortunately, that also means the pressure is only beginning.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 5 Eagles who need strong training camps after underwhelming minicamps