3 Reasons to be optimistic about Eagles' addition of Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

The Philadelphia Eagles didn't make a headline-stealing move when they agreed to sign Joe Tryon-Shoyinka , but that doesn't mean the move lacks significance. In fact, this is the type of addition that often looks much better in November than it does in March. With questions still surrounding the pass rush , Howie Roseman and the front office are clearly taking swings on upside.

This is one of those additions that seemingly came out of nowhere but are worth a deeper look. At first glance, the production hasn't always matched the expectations that followed him into the league, but context matters. He has occasionally shown flashes of his athleticism and pass-rushing traits.

Consistency, however, remained elusive, which is why caution, rather than outright excitement, is recommended. Still, the positives and reasons for optimism are hard to ignore. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is a former first-round selection Draft pedigree still matters in the NFL, and Tryon-Shoyinka has it.

A former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , he entered the league with expectations tied to his length, burst, and raw pass-rushing traits. While his production hasn't fully matched that billing, there have been flashes, enough to keep him in the league for a while. Now, at just 26 years old, he's not a finished product, and that alone makes him an interesting developmental piece in the right system.