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If you could have one of these players back, who would it be?



Hypothetical Situation: Each of the following player's teams decides to release each of the following players. The Eagles have enough cap room for one of these players. Who do you want on the Eagles 2015 squad?


RB LeSean McCoy
What Happened: Traded to Bills last month for Kiko Alonso.
Current Replacement: DeMarco Murray
Reason To Want Him Back: I believe that Murray is a better fit for Kelly's offense than McCoy. However, I do worry about his durability. He is coming off a 400 touch season with the Cowboys and has has an injury history. While McCoy still had a lot of touches last year, he has been more durable than Murray throughout his career.

WR Jeremy Maclin
What Happened: Not resigned, signed by Chiefs
Current Replacement: Jordan Matthews
Reason To Want Him Back: He had a career year last year in Chip Kelly's offense. The current recieving corps is young and inexperienced and Maclin would bring a mix of great talent and experience. I think his presence will be missed this year.

WR DeSean Jackson
What Happened: Cut last year because of behavioral reasons, according to the media, signed by Redskins
Current Replacement: Matthews? Huff?
Reason To Want Him Back: You can't deny that the Eagles O missed Jackson's deep threat last year.

QB Nick Foles
What Happened: Traded to Rams for Sam Bradford, draft pick last month
Current Replacement: Sam Bradford
Reason To Want Him Back: Excelled when the offensive line was healthy. He has a good arm and is fairly accurate when throwing deep. He also has not torn his ACL twice in 2 years.

OLB Trent Cole
What Happened: Not resigned, signed by Colts
Current Replacement: Brandon Graham
Reason To Want Him Back: A proven pass rusher. He was still productive at his age. Brandon Graham has never been an every down player like he is likely going ti be asked to be this year.

OG Todd Herremans
What Happened: Cut last month, signed by Colts
Current Replacement: Allen Barbre
Reason To Want Him Back: There is no proven replacement on the roster. Herremans has been the weak link on the Eagles the past 2 seasons but has still been a solid guard for the Eagles.

S Nate Allen
What Happened: Not resigned, signed by Raiders
Current Replacement: Earl Wolff
Reason To Want Him Back: This is tough to explain. I hate Nate Allen just as much as everyone else does. I blame him for multiple losses but we just don't have a replacement for the safety spot beside Jenkins. I don't trust Wolff to stay healthy and the draft does not have much talent at safety this year.