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Wildcard Weekend Wilbert Montgomery Jerseys 2019 , and while it’s no surprise that the first score came thanks to a catch by a tight end, the fact that it was rookie Dallas Goedert, and not Zach Ertz, stood out.From Goedert’s big score, to Avonte Maddox coming thiiiis close to creating a turnover — on more than one occasion — it’s safe to say that the Eagles rookies shined in their first taste of playoff football in the NFL.Many make the argument that the most helpful thing for teams in the postseason is experience, but the Eagles rookies proved that preparation and a little bit of confidence can go a long way in contributing in big moments.Dallas GoedertLet’s start with the rookie tight end. Goedert has been quietly effective all season, taking on more of a blocking role than receiving — but the Eagles have Ertz for that. Despite his primary role, he’s come up big more than a few times this season, nabbing 33 receptions for 334 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season.He went on to get his fifth TD of the year on Sunday against the Bears, which accounted for half of his receptions on the day (2), and half of his receiving yards (20). Goedert was on the field for 30 offensive snaps, 44%, and 11 special teams snaps, 42%. His dual usage with his massive 6’5 Black Tommy McDonald Jerseys , 256-pound frame is just another benefit he brings to the Eagles.We’ve all seen how successful the Eagles have been and continue to be when the utilize 12-personnel, and having Goedert on the field and effective so early in his career should allow them to really capitalize schematically. His added value as a blocker, particularly with Brent Celek no longer on the roster, is also a big help to a sometimes struggling offensive line, as well.Avonte MaddoxThe Eagles secondary has been in a unique position all season. Littered with injuries, young guys were forced to step up and they finally hit their stride at the right time. Still, it’s rare that you see a rookie line up for 100% of the snaps, and yet, that’s exactly what Maddox did for the Eagles on Sunday. Not only did he play all 64 defensive snaps, but he also took 11 special teams snaps (42%) against the Bears.Sure, there isn’t a lot of room for rotation with such a thin cornerback situation, but Maddox didn’t get that much playing time out of necessity, he was a guy they would have been foolish to pull for even one play.The defense was playing on another level during Sunday’s Wild Card matchup, and early on Brian Dawkins Jerseys Stitched , Maddox had several interception opportunities, and found himself jumping the Bears routes more than once — just narrowly missing a pick despite a pretty impressive toe drag. The thing that will take Maddox from promising rookie, to experienced player, is actually making those interceptions when he’s in position to do so.Still, those near picks were enough to keep the Bears offense from continuing more than one drive on Sunday, and he continued that effort in the second half. Maddox got a little extra confident on some plays, and tried to jump the route only to be burned down field by the receiver, but with the good comes the bad, and the rookie playing with swagger will do more to benefit the team down the road than anything else.The fourth-round draft pick finished his first playoff game with five total tackles and three pass breakups, but his contributions were far more than what shows on the stat sheet. This is also a guy who was limited in practice just days before the Bears game with an oblique injury, too.Maddox has been moved all over the secondary this season as injuries have required, and he’s had success in various corner positions and at safety. His versatility and success are already building an incredible foundation for the coaches to develop over the course of the offseason and duration of his rookie contract. He’s one guy that the team shouldn’t be dealing any earlier than they have to. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Doug Pederson reiterated Tuesday that Carson Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2019.Wentz missed the final three games of the regular season and two playoff games because of a back injury. Nick Foles led Philadelphia to four straight wins and was 27 yards away from taking the Eagles to the NFC championship game before his final pass bounced off Alshon Jeffery’s hands and was intercepted to seal a 20-14 victory for the New Orleans Saints.“Yes, Carson is the quarterback going forward,” Pederson said at the start of his season-ending news conference.Foles filled in when Wentz tore two knee ligaments in December 2017 and led Philadelphia to its first NFL title since 1960 Tommy McDonald Jerseys 2019 , earning Super Bowl MVP honors in a win over New England.Howie Roseman, the team’s executive vice president of football operations, acknowledged it’s going to be a difficult decision.“We would love to keep Nick Foles,” Roseman said. “You talk about a guy who we drafted here and we’ve grown incredibly close with. I don’t know a team that wouldn’t want to have Nick Foles on their roster. Certainly, as we go into the substance of those discussions, we haven’t had them yet, but there is no question we love having Nick Foles as an Eagle in Philadelphia and we would love to keep him.”The Eagles must decide by mid-February if they want to exercise a $20 million option to keep Foles for 2019. But Foles could decline it and pay back $2 million to become a free agent. Philadelphia could put a franchise tag on Foles, though $23 million to $25 million is a hefty price for a backup. It’s possible the Eagles could use the franchise or transition tag to trade Foles rather than allow him to walk away for only a compensation pick.Foles said Monday having the option to become a free agent is “extremely important” to him.“It always has to be what’s best for our football team and the Philadelphia Eagles. We have to make decisions based on that,” Roseman said. “There is also a respect factor for guys that have done a lot for us and been part of it. We try to factor that in as well, but the bottom line is we have to do what’s best for our football team to help us win games going forward.”Wentz finished third in NFL MVP voting after leading the Eagles to an 11-2 record in 2017. He was 5-6 as a starter in 2018 but set career highs in passer rating and completion percentage.

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