Fine, but Carter will get an idea of what’s expected now that the veterans are here. Davis might have struggled with conditioning last season too. He was starting to find a niche in the rotation when he sprained his ankle last Oct. 30 against the Steelers and went on injured reserve.
When Davis returned, the Eagles had signed veterans Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph, and Davis’ playing time was cut drastically.
Whether they can depends on how much they can rely on Carter and Davis. So conditioning will be crucial for both.
Swift and Penny might not be better than Sanders as individuals after Sanders had a career-high 1,269 yards rushing last season. That is double the career highs for Penny, signed as a free agent, and Swift, acquired in a trade. But together, the two can replace Sanders’ yardage.
