As the Eagles gathered in the weeks following their January 1, 2016 season-ending victory over the Dallas Cowboys, they reviewed the previous season in every respect and then set their sights on improving the roster, building around franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, and making sound football decisions.
By the time the contingent of Eagles staff arrived in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, the plan was largely set. The only substantial change made to that point came on the coaching staff, where Mike Groh was hired to replace Greg Lewis as the wide receivers coach.
The Eagles had, by that time, put their plan for March’s free agency in place.