Another day passes, and the growing Willie Lampkin hype train adds yet another passenger. What started as the ' quest has evolved into their discovery of another piece of what they hope will become one of the NFL's best offensive lines.
Two preseason games have been played. One remains, and . Lampkin's night ended early during , a development that often serves as a positive sign this time of year. When coaches believe they have seen enough, there is little reason to expose a player to additional snaps and unnecessary injury risk.
Willie Lampkin earns the type of praise offensive linemen love to hear.
, but. At roughly 5-foot-10, Lampkin does not look like a traditional NFL offensive lineman. What he lacks in size, however, he continues to make up for with leverage, technique, effort, and an aggressive playing style that has become impossible to ignore.If roster decisions are ultimately based on reliability, toughness, and versatility, the young lineman has given the Eagles plenty of reasons to keep him around. And if Tucker's reaction is any indication, Lampkin is becoming the kind of player football people enjoy watching.
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