But I can also see why the spread isn't as wide as we'd think.
The spread isn't wide because:
- The Eagles have two new coordinators. No one knows how that is going to play out, nor should they. Sean Desai has about a 3 week honeymoon period (maybe) before folks start getting out pitchforks.
- The Eagles don't have a true, experienced-in-the-scheme RB1 the way they did last season. Now, you could say, "Hey RBYB, RB1 isn't a huge deal in the Eagles offense" and I would say "well, you don't understand how their blocking schemes and blitz counter schemes work." Right now the Eagles are hoping that they get good, smart play from their RB bouillabaisse, but no one is certain.
- The Eagles D-Line is in transition. Last season they got great production from Graham, and very good production from Cox, but this season they need Davis and Carter to step up in those roles. Reddick will play great, and hopefully Nolan Smith plays well, but we will see. There is more uncertainty here than in the secondary.
- Their LBs are pretty "league average......probably"
- People believe Zeke Elliott can make problems go away for the Patriot Offense. Right now the Patriot receiving corps and O-line are terrible. Like......beyond terrible. Their QB is bad with a ceiling of mediocre. But Zeke Elliott - with good spelling by Rhamondre - might still have a few seasons of amazing in him. Or he may not see the field as Rhamondre keeps the RB1 slot on lock. We'll see.
- It's week 1. Every team plays weird in week 1.