Throughout the summer, running back depth never seemed to concern Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Even with Ryan Mathews' injury history and Darren Sproles' age and little meaningful experience between Kenjon Barner and Wendell Smallwood, Pederson expressed confidence in the group.
And it never seemed to be the confidence rooted in saying the right thing publicly. Rather, it was the confidence that came from knowing more than those that asked the question.
The Eagles can improve their running game when they return from the bye next week - they average just 3.7 yards per carry - but they are pleased with the production from Barner and Smallwood, who are proving that the team has depth at the position and could force Pederson to get them on the field more going forward.