Cam Jurgens is ready for prime time as he looks to replace an Eagles legend

Have you ever wondered what Cam Jurgens must be thinking? We certainly do. Think about it for a second. The Philadelphia Eagles selected him 51st overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, and a franchise legend helped them select him. Now, he’s taking over as the anchor of Philadelphia’s O-line as Jason Kelce settles deeper into retirement.

That alone is a mouthful. We’re guessing die-hard Birds fans like you have been following what’s been going on the past two seasons. Philly was tossing around ideas about adding the 2021 All-Big Ten third-team nod to the nest. They asked Jason for his opinion. Like the Eagles brass, the GOAT signed. The former Cornhusker was now heir apparent.

Just like that, the former second-rounder found himself in a unique position, joining a great team and learning from a future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee still playing at a high level. Cam’s relationship with Jason is and has been invaluable. This is the one he will carry with him for as long as he is an eagle.

Is he ready to take over and anchor the offensive line? Our opinion? Absolutely!

Mental rehearsals are one thing. Field experience is another. Cam Jurgens had the chance to do both. He studied as a substitute on the bench as a rookie. He learned playing alongside Kelce as a starter last season. He was trained by the great Jeff Stoutland.

Cam has some game, but there is this atmosphere. People aren’t as confident in the Eagles O-line as they usually are.

We understand why this is the case. You don’t just replace someone like Jason Kelce. So, again… What must Cam be thinking right now?

Brandon Thorn of Establishment The Run recently pieced together his 2024 rankings of NFL offensive lines. The Philadelphia Eagles land in the “very good” category alongside the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. One team is alone at the top, the Detroit Lions. This is the only team mentioned in the elite level.

We have questions about this. Aren’t the Eagles an elite team on the front? Would they be considered as such if Kelce was still in town? We think they would be. We believe that while it’s impossible to replace someone like Jason, this will still be one of the two or three best offensive lines in the game and Cam Jurgens will be a big reason why.

We’ve had some theories about why you should be excited. We most certainly are. We won’t deny it. Cam is indeed approaching the upcoming season with a huge responsibility. Then again, you’ve heard of Jeff Stoutland, right?

Jason credits Coach Stoutland with turning him into a future Hall of Famer, so here’s where we are. If he’s good enough to pass Stout’s eye exam, he should be good enough to pass all of ours. He’s going to be a big Eagle. Just wait and see.