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2016 NFL Rookie Redo

By Michael Beaudwin

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (88) celebrates with wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) after scoring his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (88) celebrates with wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) after scoring his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Leonte Carroo to the Eagles

Leonte Carroo has started two games for the Miami Dolphins this season. During that time he reigned in three receptions and one of them was for a touchdown. He isn’t exactly buried on Miami’s depth chart, but he is placed behind a talent heavy cast at the position. And while he wouldn’t necessarily break records if he were on the Eagles, it’s fair to say that he would make a clear difference.

Carroo posted a 4.5 at the combine, has a 35.5 vertical jump, and a six foot presence on the field. Coming out of college he appeared to be a decent route-runner and one hell of a deep threat. Two things that are plaguing the Philadelphia Eagles right now.

At the time of this writing, the Philadelphia Eagles are number one in dropped-passes and ranked 27th for receiving. We haven’t gotten to see whether or not Carroo has better hands than the current Philly receiving corps, but anything has to be an improvement.

The Eagles are sort of at a crossroads for 2016. They stand as a sub .500 team, and are 4th in their division. Could they rattle off four more wins and find themselves in a WildCard spot? It’s possible, but highly unlikely. Regardless, they’ll need to throw the ball eventually.

More importantly, they’ll need players that catch it. Carroo could have actually been a difference maker for a talent poor team. 2016 clearly wasn’t the year that the Eagles drafted a threat to pair with rookie QB Carson Wentz, so let’s just hope they learn from this season and make use of that acquired pick from the Vikings.

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