One area of the Philadelphia Eagles roster that looks like it will receiver a definite upgrade this offseason is that of the receiving corps. Struggling to get any production outside of Jordan Matthews last season, Philly’s passing attack was limited to screen plays and check down throws to the tight ends.

With this type of playing having a massively negative effect on the Eagles offense, the team has turned their attention to fixing the issue at one point this offseason. While both Nelson Agholor and Dorial Green-Beckham are both young, they both lack the talent to lead an offense from the wideout position at the current time.

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For the Eagles, this leaves the team with two real options. The first option is to select a wide receiver in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. Clemson’s Mike Williams and Western Michigan’s Corey Davis look like the best options should the team go this route. However, like most rookie receivers, there will be growing pains for both players as they learn the NFL game.

The second option is for the Eagles to pursue wide receivers in free agency. While the team is already rumored to be pursuing former wideout DeSean Jackson, another, better option is likely to also be available. Making a name for himself as the number one receiver for the Chicago Bears, Alshon Jeffery is likely to be this Spring’s most sought after free agent.

Expected to sign a deal that pays him around $14 million a season for five years, Alshon Jeffery to the Eagles will take some book managing from Philly. However, news already states that the team is planning to make some big salary cap moves this offseason. If that is the case, Philadelphia should have some cash to spend in free agency.

While his numbers over the past few seasons are short in a lot of critical areas, we must also remember the issues that faced Chicago at quarterback. Playing musical chairs with the position, Jeffery has been one of the biggest losers in the entire ordeal. With some consistency at the position, it is likely that Jeffery would have produced much better numbers.

Given his size and speed as well as his overall talent, Alshon Jeffery is one of the best players likely to be available in free agency. If the Philadelphia Eagles can get the cap space needed, they should definitely make an attempt at signing him this Spring.

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