LIVE VIDEO

© 2024 ALLCITY Network Inc.
All rights reserved.

Stay Ahead of the Game: Sign Up for the PHLY DailySubscribe now to receive exclusive content, insider insights, and exciting updates right in your inbox.

Just drop your email below!

Upgrade Your Fandom

Join the Ultimate Philadelphia Eagles Community!
 $79.99 / year

Upgrade Your Fandom

Join the Ultimate Philadelphia Eagles Community for Just $48 in Your First Year!
Join For $4/mo*

Bowen: Guarded optimism for Tyler Steen as a big part of Eagles' new-look O-line

Les Bowen Avatar
Les Bowen
May 23, 2024
USATSI 21267888 scaled
Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Tyler Steen (56) walks off the field after a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

A little over a year ago, the Eagles drafted Tyler Steen in the third round, 65th overall, and head coach Nick Sirianni seemed to leave the door open for Steen to start at right guard as a rookie.
I thought this was extremely unlikely. The Eagles had drafted Cam Jurgens the year before, in the second round, to be Jason Kelce’s successor. The team was cross-training Jurgens at guard in the meantime. Coaches really liked Jurgens. Having him line up next to Kelce all year, talking through double-teams and blocking calls --- it seemed like a no-brainer, unless Jurgens completely self-destructed. And that would have created questions far greater than figuring out who to start at right guard in 20...

Unlock Your Full PHLY Experience

This premium content is a PHLY Diehard exclusive.
Join the Diehard community to gain instant access to this article!
As a PHLY Diehard, you'll gain:
Unlimited access to all premium articles
Discounts on PHLY events and merchandise
Access to a community of passionate Philadelphia sports fans
An ad-free site experience
Upgrade your fandom and transform
the way you follow your favorite teams!
Already a Diehard?

Limited-Time Intro Offer

Get Unlimited Access and Exclusive Perks for Just $48 in Your First Year!

This premium content is a PHLY Diehard exclusive
Join the Diehard community to gain instant access to this article and enjoy a special first-year offer!
Pay only $4 month for your first year (billed annually), then $6.67 a month in year two
As a PHLY Diehard, you'll gain:
    Unlimited access to all premium articles
    A free gift shirt of your choice from our store at sign-up
    An ad-free site experience
    20% off events and merchandise
    Access to a community of passionate Philadelphia sports fans
Upgrade your fandom and transform
the way you follow your favorite teams!
Already a Diehard?

Comments

Share your thoughts

Join the conversation

The Comment section is only for diehard members

Open comments +

Scroll to next article

Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?