Eagles expert: Devon Allen "rarely gets reps in practice" and "isn't making the 53 (man roster)."

Skeets Nehemiah ran a world record 12.93 110mH, first under 13.

Not only that, he also has a blog covering South Jersey track.

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Nehemiah played three seasons...

43 receptions 754 yards 4 TD's

Do think he needed a longer look, pulled the plug too early.

There aren't really meets between mid-September and early January that will pay significant appearance fees or prize money. I think Nike is still paying him as an endorser. So, as long as he makes his money racing during the indoor season and outdoor season there's not a pay cut and in fact a major pay increase especially if he gets onto the main roster with some injuries.

I can't see Allen wanting to settle for practice squad. There are teams out there that have terrible WR core that could use his talents. With how the pace of the game has sped up they could design a few plays for him in the offense and benefit greatly from it. He could be a decent slot WR and they can also run some option plays for him.

Just my $0.02.

I'd like to see the Eagles use him like Deebo but excluding rushing in between the tackles. Sweeps, screens, and verts could allow him to use his speed to stretch the field and/or create a big play

He will be on the practice squad.

R.N. wasn't successful over the middle: 5 yard slants and 10 yard routes over the middle. A receiver needs to be great on the outside routes if not successful over the middle. He had his chance.

So the way I'm reading that depth chart he's their 10th receiver?

Can someone explain that to me? He's 4th at some type of receiver. I hope it's not the 4th #3 receiver.

Yes, it pretty much means he's the 10th receiver.

First column is the projected starters, followed by second column being backups, and so on. This would put Allen literally as the last WR.

Teams usually only keep 6 WRs on the active roster.

Could he make the team as #6 and be used only for special teams? Of course.

Steve Tasker of the Bills made a career of this in the 90s. The best player today that is a special teams guru, is probably Matthew Slater of the Patriots

I figured everyone knew he wasn’t going to make the 53. That’s what practice squad and reserve/future contracts are for. Nfl teams take on projects all the time in hopes

Most teams are just so deep with quality players who have much more experience than him, and they are younger. It will take him making a huge impression at every turn plus some lucky gaps in the roster to be taken seriously for a starter spot. It may cost the Eagles bigly to give him a chance, so why should they risk it? I hope he does well enough, but it really won't be worth not being a starter.

Yep, enough money to sprinkle around and reserve some talent/experience on the side just in case. Devon should invest in his social media presence to generate more public interest and marketing.. these days maybe that will convince someone in the Eagles management to push for some game time for him.

They come up with a ranking system and depending on the circumstances and situation with other players it guides them in selecting substitutes. No one should expect to see him up there for now.

Assuming he makes the Practice Squad, then there is a very good chance that sometime in the season, a team will lose 1 of 2 of their top 3 WRs and will have a vacant spot on the roster to sign him. Hopefully, he can show enough in practice or in games to keep him on the 53 once the injured players return.

If he doesn't show enough to make the PS, then other teams aren't likely to sign him.

Maybe so but it may take years. Is that a sacrifice he wants to make? And give up his window in the hurdles? So many of these guys are home waiting, training, hoping their agent gets them on a practice squad, get cut, start the process again, get called in for a try out, etc. it’s not worth it. Stay on track and then get into tv.

30 year Eagles' season ticket holder here. There was no expectation when Devon signed that he was anymore than a practice squad guy. His only chance for making the active roster was as a returner. He has shown no flash as one at camp and is no longer getting reps there. If you are rooting for Devon, the most encouraging thing, was the reaction of his teammates who are starters to his touchdown. They were super excited for him. That means he's not only well liked, but respected. I suspect that they recognize that achieving world class status in track is equivalent to major NFL success. They believe that he has the talent and work ethic to become a contributing member of the team. I would be pretty surprised if he's not on the practice squad. No other team will be picking him up.