Why Covey thinks he can help Eagles’ offense even after Dotson trade initially appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Britain Covey understands why the Eagles made a commerce to accumulate Jahan Dotson to enhance their receiving corps.
It doesn’t imply there isn’t a twinge of disappointment.
“Objectively, did we get higher as a group from that commerce? Sure,” Covey stated late week. “So completely perceive the positioning and considering behind it.”
The commerce to accumulate Dotson was a blow to the remainder of the Eagles who have been jostling for place to take snaps because the third receiver throughout the 2024 season. Parris Campbell didn’t even make the 53-man roster and now Johnny Wilson and Covey are going to need to battle for extra minimal roles in Kellen Moore’s offense. The Eagles are largely going to have A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dotson on the sphere after they’re in 11 personnel this season.
After that? There gained’t be many extra snaps to go round.
However getting into his third NFL season, after being a major punt returner the final two years, Covey nonetheless thinks he can assist on offense this season.
“Identical to I stated, I nonetheless suppose I confirmed sufficient and I’ve confirmed sufficient over a number of years that they’ll use me on the offensive aspect of the ball,” Covey stated. “And we’ll simply see what’s in retailer for that. I view myself as an ideal participant and as a slot receiver. And I believe Jahan has performed primarily on the surface and we’re mixing in Smitty.
“We’ll see what occurs. However wasn’t shocked by it, completely happy to have him right here. I’ve been part of some dang good receiving teams, so simply one other alternative to be taught. Not shocked by it. It’s going to be a superb group, a extremely good group.”
Covey, 27, is getting into his third NFL season as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. However that is the primary 12 months he made the 53-man roster popping out of coaching camp and he has clearly taken nice strides as a receiver.
Throughout coaching camp, Covey acquired some burn with the first-team offense and caught nearly the whole lot that got here his means. One factor that would maintain Covey again is his measurement — at 5-foot-8, 173 kilos, he’s considered as a slot-only possibility. However that doesn’t imply there isn’t a task for that type of participant.
Covey thinks the brand new scheme below Kellen Moore has elevated his worth to the offense.
“Yeah, I do. Clearly, time will inform,” he stated. “However I believe greater than something, there’s a comfortability whereas I’m on the market. I’ve spoken to you guys about how Jalen talks to me, how the coaches speak to me and so once I go on the market if I’m the receiver, I gained’t be wide-eyed. Nobody will likely be wide-eyed. It’s simply enterprise as standard. That’s an ideal feeling.”
During the last two seasons, Covey has returned extra punts (62) for extra yards (725) than any participant within the NFL. However he has performed simply 77 complete offensive snaps.
And in these 77 snaps, Covey has simply 4 catches on 6 targets for 42 yards.
So how did Covey attain the upper degree of consolation on offense we noticed this summer season?
“Placing your delight down and acknowledging what your weaknesses are and simply working,” he stated. “On the identical time, figuring out what your strengths are and what different folks can’t do. I believe that’s what I’ve seen in my three years of who sticks round in NFL squads and it’s how particular are you in sure issues. So simply capitalizing on that and people alternatives.
“ All people needs extra alternatives. Everybody has felt such as you simply want you may get extra alternatives however that’s exterior of your management. The outdated adage that you’ve in all probability heard 100 occasions as media and also you get sick of but it surely actually is what it’s a must to do as a participant. Solely fear about what’s in your management.”
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