4 takeaways from Howie Roseman’s NFL Combine press conference

Howie Roseman addressed reporters at the 2020 NFL Combine on Tuesday afternoon and the Eagles’ executive vice president/general manager made it clear that changes are coming and the Birds are moving forward as an organization.

Roseman and head coach Doug Pederson met with reporters for the first time since early January when the Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs.

Here are four takeaways from Roseman’s comments.

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1. Eagles reloading rather than rebuilding

Roseman hinted at the Eagles continuing to maintain a competitive balance in the short-term while keeping a championship window open wit the focus being on 2020 through 2022. With around $44.6 million in cap space, the Eagles are expected to be very active in free agency and the draft process.

2. Jason Peters returning for one more year?

Peters is a free agent and made it clear that he’d like to return to the NFL next season, even if it’s not with the Eagles.

While speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Doug Pederson confirmed that he’d like to have Peters back, while Howie Roseman was non-commital on the subject.

In Indy, Eagles GM Howie Roseman did not shut the door on a Jason Peters return. Said it’s a good problem to have excess of quality linemen.

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 25, 2020

Doug Pederson wants Jason Peters back. Howie Roseman won’t say what Eagles will do at left tackle.

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 25, 2020

The Eagles drafted Andre Dillard with the idea of him being the team’s left tackle of the future. Dillard made three starts in place of Peters last season and showed flashes during a redshirt type of season.

3. Malcolm Jenkins contract talks will be private

Roseman was vague and wouldn’t discuss Jenkins’ desire for a new deal.

“Malcolm’s been a great player, a great person for us,” Roseman said. “As relates to all contract negotiations with all our players, those are things we’ll try to keep in house and have honest conversations with all our players.”

Jenkins hasn’t missed a down in two seasons and wants to be compensated like one of the top safeties in the NFL.

4. Eagles won’t hire new VP of player personnel

Roseman believes the individuals he has in place can do a better job and for that reason, he made it clear that he wouldn’t immediately seek out a replacement for Andrew Berry as the Eagles VP of player personnel.

Roseman stated that he wants other recent hires to step up.