It feels like forever since the Eagles have had a notable and reliable punt returner. DeSean Jackson’s return to Philadelphia didn’t pan out as expected and despite numerous attempts from numerous players, finding life after Darren Sproles proved to be harder than first thought. That may not be the case this year.
Over the past two years, the Eagles have placed a real emphasis on finding freakishly fast players at numerous positions. Those bodes very well for a special teams group that was once lauded as one of the best in the NFL and has dropped off somewhat over the past few seasons.