The performance by some of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers in the preseason opener has drawn criticism from fans and media. There are some who feel that Nelson Agholor struggled to get separation.

Rueben Randle has been the biggest subject of criticism because of what some feel was an uninspired performance. The nonchalant approach cast a negative light on Randle when he was with the New York Giants.

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Brian Westbrook was on 97.5 The Fanatic recently and had some harsh words for Randle.

“Rueben Randle was a second rounder, he had over five hundred yards receiving last year,” Westbrook said. “I thought he was going to come here and make a difference. Maybe he is not a preseason guy or a guy that shows up in training camp.”

Randle posted 57 receptions, 797 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2015. He had 71 receptions, 938 yards and three touchdowns in 2014.

There were times where Randle showed signs of the talent that made him a solid receiver opposite of Odell Beckham Jr. in New York. However, the Giants decided to go a different direction and not renew Randle’s contract when it expired.

After watching Randle play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Westbrook was not impressed but hopes for the best when the regular season rolls around.

“Maybe we will get a better Rueben Randle during the regular season,” Westbrook said. “From what I saw from him last night, he looked slow. He looked like he didn’t have any interest. He lacked explosion. He looked like he didn’t really want to catch the football.

“You can’t come onto a new team being a free agent acquisition for a team that needs you and look the way he did in that game. This football team needs Randle to produce.”

Randle had impressed Doug Pederson during limited action in minicamp and has made some outstanding catches during training camp. He came to the Eagles on a one-year contract and needs to have a productive season if he wants to a long-term deal with Philadelphia or any other NFL team.