Eagles Depth Chart Predictions: Offense

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LEFT TACKLE

Jason Peters/Chris Patrick: There is no question that Peters will be the starter at left tackle, where he will replace long time Eagles Tra Thomas. Peters was signed by the Eagles and it was clear that they were set on replacing Thomas with the best available option. Peters is a Pro Bowl caliber player at a spot with weak depth.

I think Patrick will be in a heated battle with King Dunlap for the back-up spot.  I like Patrick's size a little less, but I also like offensive linemen out of Nebraska. For those who enjoy watching offensive line battles, this one will be interesting.

LEFT GUARD

Max Jean-Gilles/Todd Herremans: Not ready to call this one a lock by any stretch of the imagination. This may in fact be the best position battle available for a starting job on the offense. Herremans has more experience at the position, but I think Jean-Gilles is going to have a breakthrough camp, forcing Reid and offensive line coach Juan Castillo to consider the switch.

Jean-Gilles would provide more weight on the line, though he is a couple inches shorter than Herremans.

CENTER

Jamaal Jackson/Nick Cole: Jackson appears to be a lock for the role of center. The big offensive lineman is signed through 2013 and should be the solid rock in the middle for that time.

Cole is a versatile offensive lineman and can cover the guard, tackle and center positions effectively

RIGHT GUARD

Stacy Andrews/Nick Cole: When the Eagles signed Andrews it was announced that he would anchor the right side, and line up next to his brother. Stacy, the elder Andrews brother, will move to the guard position instead of the original idea of having him at tackle. The 6'-7" 342 pound lineman should improve under the guidance of offensive line coach Juan Castillo.

Cole could likely be listed as the first back up at this position but the Eagles may hope for some competition from younger experiments like Mike Gibson and Dallas Reynolds, who is primarily a center.

RIGHT TACKLE

Shawn Andrews/Winston Justice: The younger Andrews brother should be back to his old self this season, after battling some personal issues a year ago. Andrews will move to the right tackle position, a spot anchored by Jon Runyan for a long time. Andrews will be helped by having his brother by his side, but his 6'4" 335 pound body speaks for itself. Andrews will look to regain his two time Pro Bowl form as he replaces the fan favorite Runyan.

Justice has had some ups and many more downs in his time with the Eagles. This could be his make or break season. Justice is entering his critical fourth season and has received more criticism than positive feed back so far. The former USC offensive lineman should have something to prove this season.

The Eagles offense looks to be improved, despite losing one staple of the offensive line on each side of the quarterback. With mini camps and training camp up ahead there should be some improvement from some of the younger players as well. Next time we'll take a look at the Eagles defense, where there appear to be a lot more position battles to focus on in regards to starting jobs.

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