Riq Woolen is again dubbed as a potential boom-or-bust acquisition
Riq Woolen mentioned as being potentially the NFL's most athletic cornerback, but the mention comes with warning label.
The Philadelphia Eagles are no strangers to taking calculated risks, especially at the cornerback position. At times, they have hit the bullseye (Darius Slay and James Bradberry for a season), but it's easier to remember the failures. At the risk of bringing back bad memories, Steven Nelson was okay, but Nnamdi Asomugha and Ronald Darby were among the 'boom or bust' options that burst in the worst ways imaginable.
Riq Woolen enters the chat. As most know, the Eagles added him recently by way of a one-year deal , and he fits that mold perfectly. On paper, the upside is undeniable.
The floor is, in a word, horrifying. Few defensive backs in the league can match Woolen's blend of size, speed, and raw athleticism. In fact, during a recent episode of Speakeasy, Emmanuel Acho went as far as to call him potentially the most athletic cornerback in the NFL, a bold claim that certainly grabs attention, but he also slaps a warning label on this acquisition.
That's where the “boom-or-bust” label comes into play. Riq Woolen just made the Eagles faster, more athletic and more dangerous. When he’s locked in, he’s elite.