Analyst points to an Eagles X-factor that no one saw coming
They've long been viewed as the NFL's top offensive line, and for good reason. We've seen the Philadelphia Eagles trade one Pro Football Hall of Fame talent for another. Jeff Stoutland is the maestro and a great teacher.
Since joining Philadelphia as part of Chip Kelly's staff, we've seen Coach Stoutland turn great players into Pro Bowlers (Brandon Brooks). We saw him turn a Pro Bowler into a surefire Hall of Famer (Jason Peters). Then, he did it again (Jason Kelce).
Two Eagles are mentioned in tandem as the Eagles' biggest X-factor
Lane Johnson's place in Canton, Ohio, is all but assured. He's the elder statesman on the Philadelphia offensive line now. With him are a perennial Pro Bowler (Landon Dickerson) and another in the making (Cam Jurgens).
Jordan Mailata recently made his debut on the NFL's Top 100 Players list, a ranking constructed annually by the votes of players. He's the first Eagle mentioned this time around, and he lands at 69.
ESPN recently ranked the best projected starting lineups. The Ravens claimed the top spot. The Eagles land right behind them at number two.
The tandem of Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata is named as their biggest strength. There's no surprise there. They've received praise all offseason, and deservedly so. Their biggest X-factors are Tyler Steen and/or Kenyon Green. Kelee Ringo is named as the nonstarter to know.
Seth Walder was among the heavyweights who offered an assist. Here's some of his take on Steen and Green.
"Last year's offensive line reclamation project, Mekhi Becton, left in free agency (yielding a projected fifth-round compensatory pick for the Eagles in 2026, per OverTheCap.com). But questions remain. Who will fill his void at right guard? Can offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland continue to work his magic? If the answer to the latter question is "yes," then Philadelphia should have a stout line across the board yet again."
Steen again hopes to win a starting job at right guard. He lost that job to Jurgens in 2023 and Becton in 2024. He won't be given anything this time around either, but if he accomplishes his goal and cracks the starting lineup, he can be special along Philadelphia's offensive front. He has the right teammates and the right teacher. The sky could be the limit in 2025.
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