From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 50s
Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon Concerned
Former Pro Bowl WR warns Eagles about rookie receiver's fit
In brief
Former Pro Bowl WR warns Eagles about rookie receiver's fit Eagles' coach trusts rookie receiver's unmeasured contributions despite poor game stats Originally reported by Newsweek.
Lemon's rocky debut
Makai Lemon caught three of four targets but lost five yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over Washington.
“I'm not going to call him a bust, but the Eagles should be worried because you have to design plays for him.”
Pro Bowl WR's warning
T.J. Houshmandzadeh says Eagles used No. 20 pick on Lemon for 'no reason' after acquiring Dontayvion Wicks.
“I'm not going to call him a bust, but the Eagles should be worried because you have to design plays for him.”
Schematic fit issue
Houshmandzadeh claims Lemon is a poor fit for Eagles' run-heavy offense that targets one or two receivers.
“If he's on a different team, he plays better, but the Eagles, it's gonna come off as if he can't play.”
Coach's confidence
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says Lemon made his mark off the ball in Week 1 despite poor stats.
“There's a lot of things that Makai did in that game that don't reflect on the stat sheet.”
Unseen contributions
Sirianni highlights Lemon's blocking and positioning that help win games but aren't seen in stats.
“He's always done a good job since he's been here of blocking, doing the right things, being in the right spots.”
What matters most
Eagles' coach trusts rookie receiver's unmeasured contributions despite poor game stats
