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ArticleWhy Eagles fans shouldn’t panic if Eli Stowers needs more time to develop
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Tight end's a position that requires a lot of versatility. I know Eli's put a lot of work into improving as a blocker, and along with that entire position group, there's a huge commitment to being productive in both areas.
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Stowers' blocking development will take longer than one offseason to master.

Rookie tight end facing a longer development timeline than one offseason to master blocking mechanics outside the tackle. Eagles OC Sean Mannion emphasized the position requires versatility and a huge commitment to productivity in both receiving and blocking areas. The complexity of legal blocking rules—blindside blocks, crack blocks, blocks in the back, and directional awareness—requires significant time to learn, per Eagles assistant GM Jon Ferrari's explanation of why tight end blocking is particularly challenging in the NFL.

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