Philly Sports Network · Mar 6, 2021
John Hightower has a lot in common with one former Eagles receiver
The 2020 season was one to forget when it came to the Philadelphia Eagles. From beginning to end, the year was filled with bumps and bruises. As the weeks wore on, desperation filled in and pressure piled onto a team that was falling apart at the seams. Among those players facing unrealistic expectations was rookie receiver John Hightower.
John Hightower & the curse of expectation
When discussing the rookie year of John Hightower, it’s important to take several things into account. The first is that he was a fifth-round pick forced into the rotation early due to a troubling amount of injuries at the position.
