Weaver's versatility will be put to the test this season.


Leonard Weaver was brought to Philadelphia because of his versatility, but we could see that taken to new heights once the season starts.

With Cornelius Ingram tearing his ACL again, and most likely done for the season, Weaver could see some time at tight end, and in an H-Back kind of role. He can do everything that they ask of a tight end, so it just makes sense.

Andy Reid brought up the possibility of this during a press conference on Sunday, and if Reid brings it up it's usually because there's some substance to it. He's not a guy who will throw out hypotheticals that never come to fruition.

We may see Weaver line up at fullback and motion himself into the tight end position, or vice versa. He will be that guy that the defense will have to keep an extra eye on because he could be going anywhere.

A move like this could see the Eagles keep only two tight ends to make room for an extra running back, namely Kyle Eckel.

The Eagles could then line Weaver up at tight end, but still be able to play out of the I-formation with Eckel in front of Westbrook or McCoy. Eckel is a more-than-capable fullback and with him and Weaver on the field at the same time, the running lanes should be plentiful.

It remains to be seen what the Eagles true plans are, but at the moment they only have two tight ends with any experience playing the position. The other two guys, Eugene Bright and just-signed-yesterday rookie free agent tight end Rob Myers have no experience in the NFL, and it's likely that neither will be on the final 53-man roster.