With free agency and the draft happening recently, all the focus is on the newly acquired players.  There is another set of players I am also eager to see play this next year.  It's some of the existing roster players that are young and have been in development (or healing).  Are any ready to take the next step? 

 

Some notables for me:

 

Luke Bowanko OC/G ...developmental 6th round pick that played decent his rookie season, showing promise, and rode the bench last season.

 

Tyler Shatley OG/C ...developed him for 2 years now, Lageman sang praise in camp last year.

 

Corey Grant RB ...undrafted 3rd down back that flashed his 4.2-4.3 speed before going on IR with a hip flexor tear.

 

Tony Washington ...undrafted guy that played well, problem is he will likely get lost in the numbers. 

 

Nick Marshall DB ...undrafted QB conversion that amazingly got play time at CB due to length and athleticism. Move to FS?

 

Jordan Tripp LB ...Good size and speed small school LBer that came off practice squad last year. Is there another step up?

 

Sean Porter LB ...Bengal's former 4th round pick that could not stay healthy, return to health and productive form?

 

Earl Wolff S ...former 5th round athletic safety that played well for Eagles, can he return from knee microfracture procedure?

 

I am sure there are some others to note.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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