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 that for a second. The Philadelphia Eagles selected him 51st in the 2022 NFL Draft, and a franchise legend helped select him. Now he takes over as the anchor of Philadelphia’s O-line as Jason Kelce settles further into retirement.

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

That’s how the former second-round pick found himself in a unique position, joining a great team and learning from a future Pro Football Hall of Famer who is still playing at a high level. Cam’s relationship with Jason is and has been invaluable. It’s a relationship he’ll carry with him for as long as he’s an Eagle.

Is he ready to take over and anchor the offensive line? Our take? He absolutely is!

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

Cam’s got some game, but there’s this vibe. People aren’t as confident in the Eagles’ offensive line as they usually are.

We understand why that is. You can’t replace someone like Jason Kelce. So, again… What must Cam be thinking right now?

Brandon Thorn of Establishment The Run recently compiled his 2024 NFL offensive line rankings. The Philadelphia Eagles rank in the “very good” category, alongside the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. One team stands 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 elite 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 O-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 stand. 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 great Eagle. Wait and see.