Daily News | Thumbs up or down: Eagles beat writers weigh in on the Rashaad Penny signing
The Eagles’ signing of free agent Rashaad Penny is an upside-with-little-downside swing of a gamble. The oft-injured running back signed a performance-laden one-year contract that could turn into a home run if he matches his previous standard and remains healthy.
I don’t think that Howie Roseman is done addressing the position. The draft is said to be deep with running backs, and as well as Kenneth Gainwell played down the stretch last season, and despite Boston Scott being brought back on another one-year deal, the GM will likely look for cheaper, younger alternatives in later rounds.
He’ll be primarily a run-down option. Penny has only 27 career receptions. But if he can stay out of the training room — a big if — the Eagles may have found a cost-effective way to replace a 1,000-yard rusher.While Penny’s health is a major question mark, the 27-year-old was a relatively low-risk, high-reward option for the Eagles in a loaded running back market.
Either looking at his tape or his advanced metrics, it doesn’t take long to realize why the Eagles valued Penny. He breaks off explosive runs at a rate significantly higher than similarly priced backs thanks to his combination of tackle-breaking ability and top speed. The 5-11, 220-pounder can churn through arm tackles for extra yards and has the burst to break through to the second and third level of the defense for big plays.
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