Philadelphia Eagles Need Bigger Contribution from Rookie WR Nelson Agholor

November 6, 2015   ·   Andrew Kulp   ·   Jump to comments

Comparing Philadelphia Eagles rookie Nelson Agholor to Pro Bowl wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was probably a little unfair. Agholor's measurables looking almost identical to Maclin's when the two were drafted didn't mean the first-year pro was going to immediately fill his role in the offense.
But not only has Agholor failed to take the place of Maclin for the Eagles, he's been essentially nonexistent up to this point in the season. The first-round draft pick has just eight catches for 105 yards with a fumble in 2015, which is far from the pace anticipated for a supposed Rookie of the Year candidate.
Regardless of what Agholor has accomplished thus far, one thing is for certain: The Eagles will need the 20th overall selection to produce if a playoff run is to become a reality.
Agholor doesn't necessarily need to put up Maclin or DeSean Jackson numbers. The feature receiver in Chip Kelly's offense eclipsed 80 receptions, 1,300 yards and nine touchdo...

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