NFL Pro Bowl: First-Timer Projections For All 32 Teams
By Erik Lambert
Philadelphia Eagles
Hey kickers are people too. They can make Pro Bowls. The Philadelphia Eagles made a late switch last year when they brought in Jake Elliott and it proved to be a wise decision. It also showed how foolish the Cincinnati Bengals were to cut him after spending a 5th round pick to draft him in the first place. Elliott connected on 26 of his 31 field goals in the regular season and went a perfect 7-of-7 in the playoffs.
Not only that but he was also superb from long distance. He hit 5-of-6 from beyond 50 yards including a 61-yarder to beat the New York Giants. With a ring in hand and his place on the roster secure, he’s poised for a big year provided the Eagles offense continues to excel upon the return of Carson Wentz. That sort of exposure in high-profile games will be the ideal avenue for Elliott finding his way to Orlando.