Kickoff Primer: An instant guide to the 2016 Philadelphia Eagles

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Philadelphia Eagles

Coaching Staff

Head coach: Doug Pederson
Offensive coordinator: Frank Reich
Defensive coordinator: Jim Schwartz

Key Additions

• QB Carson Wentz (1st round)
• HC Doug Pederson
• S Rodney McLeod
• G Brandon Brooks
• LB Nigel Bradham
• CB Leodis McKelvin
• QB Chase Daniel
• WR Dorial Green-Beckham
• CB Ron Brooks
• G Isaac Seumalo (3rd round)
• WR Rueben Randle

Key Departures

• QB Sam Bradford
• HC Chip Kelly
• RB DeMarco Murray
• CB Byron Maxwell
• LB Kiko Alonso
• S Walter Thurmond
• DE Cedric Thornton
• OT Dennis Allen

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Projected Starting Lineup

*Barbre replaces Lane Johnson, who is reportedly facing a 10-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

*If Wentz is not healthy by Week 1, Chase Daniel will start at quarterback

Questions to Answer

• How will Wentz fare as the surprise starter in his rookie season?
• Is Kelly's mess too big to clean up?
• Can the defense play well enough under Jim Schwartz to carry Wentz as he learns the ropes?

Best-case Scenario

Wentz's preseason injury heals up quick and he stays positive in the transition from FCS college ball to the big leagues. Each running back finds a groove and fills a specific role as they split time and touches. Schwartz leads the defense to be among the league's best with his patented pass-rushing schemes, and Fletcher Cox leads the league is sacks. The NFC disappoints as a whole, and the Eagles slip into the wild-card round with a 9-7 record before being bounced.

Worst-case Scenario

Wentz struggles to catch up with the speed of the pro game and takes hit after hit with Lane Johnson serving a 10-game suspension. The Eagles regret starting their rookie, and put Chase Daniel in to stop the bleeding. The offense can't find a rhythm, and the defense is forced to play close to 40 minutes a game, equating to frustration and injuries. The team settles for a 4-12 record and get a high pick, which Eagles fans will inevitably boo when the city hosts the 2017 draft.