PHILADELPHIA — Deep in one of the longer practices of training camp, the Philadelphia Eagles tried out a formation that could spell terror for opposing defensive lines around the NFL.
Let tackle Jordan Mailata moved to the right side of the line, moving next to right tackle Lane Johnson. To Johnson’s left was right guard Mekhi Becton. That’s 1,053 pounds of offensive linemen lined up next to each other, all over 6-foot-6.
“I just hope I don’t get my feet stepped on,” Johnson said of the formation with a laugh. “You get all three of us on one side, you better have some answers. I don’t think any can move on Mailata and the size of Mekhi, they’re exceptional movers.”
The Eagles have the potential to be one of the biggest offensive lines in the NFL with Becton at guard. Johnson is actually the fourth-biggest offensive lineman in terms of weight, coming in behind Mailata, Becton, and Landon Dickerson.
“It’s a good thing. Especially when it gets late in the season,” Johnson said. “Anytime you move, put some weight on some guys. I know the left side of the line has been heavy, but we’ve had some additions.
“Mekhi’s a big man, so I feel small, I can’t imagine how Cam [Eagles center Cam Jurgens] feels so, it’s a good thing.”
Eagles projected starting offensive line
Jordan Mailata (LT)
6-8
365
Landon Dickerson (LG)
6-6
332
Cam Jurgens (C)
6-3
303
Mekhi Becton (RG)
6-7
363
Lane Johnson (RT)
6-6
325
Becton is the addition who makes the Eagles offensive line so massive. A converted tackle, Becton is making the position switch over to guard and has seized the starting right guard spot with a strong camp.
“I think he’s always had the tools,” Johnson said on Becton’s switch over to guard. “He’s had really quick feet. He’s learned fast, so it’s a little bit different. Playing tackle to guard, the guys are on you now, so you have to be pretty violent with your arms and your hands.
“Good thing about him is…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-08-22 15:36:51
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