The Philadelphia Eagles added speed and youth to the roster this offseason but they’ve also shied away from adding a big-name running back to the group.
Eagles’ brass has made it clear for months now that Miles Sanders is the workhorse and they’ll divvy up the remaining carries by committee, spreading them out among three veterans and two undrafted free agents.
Former Eagles great and current running backs coach Duce Staley was asked about the potential to add a veteran to the group and his sentiments matched Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman’s outlook on the group.
Staley said he’s happy about where the group is and when asked about Miles Sanders, he said this.
“I’m excited about him handling the full load. I don’t see Miles as a guy you have to monitor his touches. … I think you put him & you let him go.”
If Sanders can stay healthy and Boston Scott can continue his play from last season, the Eagles should be in good hands.
