PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers Over/Unders: What To Expect From Eagles Rookie Class | PHLY Eagles Podcast
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May 6, 2026 They break down realistic rookie outcomes for Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers using historical comps. The conversation compares high-end and low-end rookie targets and snap shares. They review front office promotions and new scouting hires. Quick takes cover late-round sleepers, roster likelihoods, and how the two rookies might split targets in a loaded offense.
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Ridley And Egbuka Show Lemon's Ceiling If Volume Arrives
- Upside comps for Lemon include Calvin Ridley and Emeka Egbuka if targets spike or veterans miss time.
- EJ notes Ridley in 2018 (64-821-10) and Egbuka's rookie surge to ~127 targets if injuries create volume.
Lemon and Stowers Are Complementary But Timed Differently
- The Lemon-Stowers picks function as related but different timeline bets: Lemon expected to contribute immediately, Stowers seen as longer-term development.
- EJ forecasts Devonta Smith will command a big target share, Lemon taking most of AJ Brown's vacancy while Stowers remains smaller-piece rookie.
Adam Barry Promotion Shows Eagles Use Titles To Retain Talent
- The Eagles use assistant GM titles to retain and reward internal talent, exemplified by Adam Barry's rapid promotion.
- EJ recounts Barry's path from Goldman Sachs managing director to VP of football ops to assistant GM after Howie Roseman recruited him.