There is this truth to be self-evident through decades of Eagles football, and it is this: The team always has a solution for the offensive line.
The most recent is bringing back one of the all-time great left tackles, Jason Peters, returning for his 17th NFL season and his 12th season in Philadelphia, to be the starting right guard in 2020 and fill the loss of Brandon Brooks, a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Let's examine this move.
Peters, incredibly talented and a student of the game like no other, has to transition from the tackle position on the left side to the guard position on the right side. This will be a challenge, and Peters is always ready to prove that he's the best offensive lineman on the field on every play. That's his motivation, and when you combine that with Hall of Fame talent and knowledge of the game, it's a heckuva package.
Peters knows the offense, knows what Jeff Stoutland teaches, and knows the rhythm of his fellow linemen. The plan is for him to be the starting right guard, but he also gives the Eagles a two-for-one player, in that he can fill the role of swing tackle as well if needed, with Matt Pryor – who played well late last season when Brooks was out – able to step in at right guard. Last year, the Eagles started eight different offensive linemen, so having depth and flexibility within that group is always important to the Eagles.
Along with that, the Eagles have the chore, like every other team, of bringing along young talent in a condensed learning environment. Of any position group, offensive line suffers the most with the loss of spring practice reps. Repetition is key and the Eagles have had none.
Bringing back Peters provides some continuity, some leadership, and a lot of ability. Andre Dillard starts at left tackle, Isaac Seumalo is the left guard, Jason Kelce plays center, Peters is at right guard, and Lane Johnson brings it at right tackle. That's a line that should come together quickly.
The idea of Peters playing guard at some point in his career is, let's be honest here, something that has been discussed for a long time. I have had many opportunities over the years to sit in Stoutland's NovaCare Complex office talking about a variety of different topics. I once asked him if he thought Peters could ever play the guard position. His answer: Jason Peters can play any position.
We both got the gist. That's how special Peters is as a player.
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