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Jalen Hurts' rough practice deserves scrutiny, but installation scripts, missing receivers and a new progression structure all matter when evaluating the Eagles offense.
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Jihaad Campbell's size, length and downfield coverage range can expand Vic Fangio's disguise, pressure and middle-of-the-field options if the linebacker stays healthy.
The Eagles are testing Jalen Hurts with more under-center play action and pure progressions while preserving a quick route back to the shotgun concepts that fit his strengths.
Elijah Moore turned a first-team opportunity into a strong Day 4 practice, adding real pressure to the Eagles' receiver competition without changing Makai Lemon's long-term outlook.
Makai Lemon's slow camp start matters because the Eagles need current answers after the A.J. Brown trade. The rookie does not have to replace Brown alone, but he must become a trusted part of the new receiver plan.
Vic Fangio is expanding the value of the Eagles defense through the development of Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo and a young secondary. That success creates difficult but healthy contract decisions.
Jalen Hurts can lift the Eagles offense through meaningful passing growth or by restoring the running threat that changes defensive math. The strongest version of the plan uses both.