Daily News | Thumbs up or down: Eagles beat writers weigh in on the D’Andre Swift trade
Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni said after the trade for D’Andre Swift that they weren’t necessarily looking to add another running back, but once the Detroit Lions drafted Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round, they saw perhaps an opportunity to. I’m not sure if that’s entirely the truth. Roseman and Sirianni probably wanted to protect the feelings of Rashaad Penny, Kenny Gainwell, Boston Scott, and their other running backs.
But I also think they wanted them to know that Swift isn’t going to come in and automatically become the’ workhorse back. He’ll probably get the most snaps, but I think Sirianni will take more of a by-committee approach than he did last season with Miles Sanders. The Eagles needed more insurance with Penny’s injury history and the fact he’s coming off a season-ending broken leg. Swift has missed his fair share of time, as well, and health is always a concern at the position.
Swift seems to always be motivated, but he obviously has a lot on the line in his fourth season. And if he leaves next offseason in free agency, the Eagles have another player to add to the compensatory draft pick formula.Eagles bring D’Andre Swift home, trading with the Lions to add an offensive weapon at running backThe Eagles already were considered a Super Bowl contender before the start of the draft.
Swift has put together fine — but not stellar — production during his first three seasons in Detroit. Depending on how the summer shakes out, Swift should have an immediate chance to contribute to a backfield that includes Penny, Gainwell, Scott, Trey Sermon, and Kennedy Brooks. Swift is an explosive, versatile tailback who boasts an assortment of traits that seem fine-tuned for Sirianni’s offense.
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