Jaire Alexander's Season Review: A Mixed Bag for Eagles Acquiree
The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move in acquiring cornerback Jaire Alexander, trading away a sixth-round pick and picking up a seventh-round pick in return. While the deal may have been a steal for the Birds, Alexander himself has had an underwhelming season.
Alexander's time with the Ravens was marked by limited playing time, and he saw action in only two games this year. In those outings, Pro Football Focus tracked him down for five targets, all of which were completed for 116 yards, or an average of 23.2 yards per target. However, these statistics don't tell the whole story.
In his Week 1 matchup against the Bills, Alexander had a few rough moments. He was flagged for defensive pass interference on a key play, and later struggled to contain running back James Cook, allowing him to break free in the red zone. On the other hand, he also made some impressive plays, including a crucial two-point conversion attempt that ultimately came up short.
The following week against the Texans, Alexander saw significantly more playing time, but it was largely in garbage time. He was out-snapped by younger corners T.J. Tampa and Keyon Marton, and his limited action didn't suggest he was particularly effective on the field.
It's worth noting that Alexander's lack of playing time can be attributed to a deep corner depth chart in Baltimore. The Ravens opted for a three-safety alignment, which made it difficult for reserve corners like Alexander to see significant action. This strategy also meant Alexander wasn't being utilized as much in special teams roles.
While the Eagles may have scored a good deal on Alexander, there's little evidence to suggest he's a player who can elevate their defense. With head coach Christian Parker bringing his coaching staff from the Packers' organization, perhaps Alexander will see an improvement in his game. However, for now, it seems like the Ravens' decision not to give him more playing time was the right one.
The trade may have been a savvy move by the Eagles, but Jaire Alexander's season has been a mixed bag at best. Only time will tell if this cornerback can become a key contributor in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move in acquiring cornerback Jaire Alexander, trading away a sixth-round pick and picking up a seventh-round pick in return. While the deal may have been a steal for the Birds, Alexander himself has had an underwhelming season.
Alexander's time with the Ravens was marked by limited playing time, and he saw action in only two games this year. In those outings, Pro Football Focus tracked him down for five targets, all of which were completed for 116 yards, or an average of 23.2 yards per target. However, these statistics don't tell the whole story.
In his Week 1 matchup against the Bills, Alexander had a few rough moments. He was flagged for defensive pass interference on a key play, and later struggled to contain running back James Cook, allowing him to break free in the red zone. On the other hand, he also made some impressive plays, including a crucial two-point conversion attempt that ultimately came up short.
The following week against the Texans, Alexander saw significantly more playing time, but it was largely in garbage time. He was out-snapped by younger corners T.J. Tampa and Keyon Marton, and his limited action didn't suggest he was particularly effective on the field.
It's worth noting that Alexander's lack of playing time can be attributed to a deep corner depth chart in Baltimore. The Ravens opted for a three-safety alignment, which made it difficult for reserve corners like Alexander to see significant action. This strategy also meant Alexander wasn't being utilized as much in special teams roles.
While the Eagles may have scored a good deal on Alexander, there's little evidence to suggest he's a player who can elevate their defense. With head coach Christian Parker bringing his coaching staff from the Packers' organization, perhaps Alexander will see an improvement in his game. However, for now, it seems like the Ravens' decision not to give him more playing time was the right one.
The trade may have been a savvy move by the Eagles, but Jaire Alexander's season has been a mixed bag at best. Only time will tell if this cornerback can become a key contributor in Philadelphia.
I'm not sure what to make of this trade yet... on one hand, it was a smart move for the Eagles to get him at that price, but on the other hand, he's had such a slow start 
. Playing time is everything in football and it looks like the Ravens made the right call by keeping their corners ahead of him 
. It'll be interesting to see how Coach Parker adjusts Alexander's role when he gets more playing time... maybe a special teams spot? 
, like that crucial two-point conversion attempt 
. But on the other hand, he also had some rough moments 
, like those penalties in Week 1 
, but for now, it's hard to see him as a game-changer 
But I do think the Eagles got a decent deal, even if it was just a risk worth takin'. The key'll be seein' how Alexander adapts to Christian Parker's system and whether he can live up to his potential 
. For now, it's all about patience and watchin' how he develops with the team 
. I mean, 116 yards on five targets is nice and all, but he can't just rely on that one game every week. And what's with all the rough moments? 
But overall, I think the Ravens were right to limit his playing time. The trade is a good move for the Eagles, but they'll need more from Alexander if he wants to be a key contributor. 
Maybe with Christian Parker's coaching staff, he can turn it around? 
Only time will tell, I guess 
. The Ravens' corner depth chart was deep, and they stuck with that three-safety alignment, so I don't blame them for not giving him more minutes 
... the Eagles got a good deal on him, don't get me wrong, but I need to see more from him before I can give my stamp of approval 
! I mean, I thought he was gonna be a game-changer for the Eagles, but honestly it feels like he's just not living up to expectations. Like, five targets and 116 yards is cool and all, but when you're playing in garbage time it doesn't matter how much you're doing if you're not making an impact on the field, right? 
. The trade was def worth it tho 
, but for now, he's just a decent CB 
. I'm hoping Christian Parker's crew can whip him into shape 
. I mean, if a team was already comfortable with their corner depth chart in Baltimore, how much more confident can we be that Alexander will suddenly become a game-changer for Philly? 
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. And yeah, his rough moments against the Bills were pretty concerning 
but for now hes just another corner trying to carve out a spot in the lineup 
