Anthony Harris Jersey Eagles' Corey Clement wants more touches in 2018 Published: May 25, 2018 at 12:57 AM Around the NFL Writer A year ago, was just another face in the crowd trying to make the ' roster. The running back accomplished that goal. Then he earned a bigger role after went down with an injury, garnering more snaps and pa s-catching touches as the season progre sed. On the biggest stage, LII, Clement exploded, earning 100 yards on four receptions with a crucial touchdown. With 's departure, there are snaps up for grabs behind starter . Clement stands as the most likely to win those touches while splitting some of the pa s-catching duties with Sproles. Clement knows he'll have to fend off the likes of , 2017 fourth-round pick , recently signed and undrafted to earn more opportunities. "There's a lot of competition,'' Clement said, . Brett Toth Jersey "Going head to head with Jay, Wendell, Pump and . And the new undrafted guy Adams , I'm pretty sure he's got fire up under his skin like I did last year. "I definitely want to get more touches Dallas Goedert Jersey , more carries, more catches out of the backfield this year. I want to be more of a key contributor. I don't think that's being greedy. I have a job to do and that's to put this team in the best position po sible to win ." With Sproles' return, the chance for Clement to garner more touches is on the ground. He averaged just 4.2 rushes per DeVonta Smith Jersey game, including playoffs, during his rookie campaign, with just four games of more than six totes -- none after Week 9. The 23-year-old Wisconsin product said he's targeting strengthening his lower body in hopes of being able to take on more carries. "I've been doing a lot of lower-extremity exercises," he said. "I haven't focused as much on the upper body. Legs are more crucial to a running back. Being able to take the wear and tear as the year goes on. I want to add more strength and power in my legs. Get more of a pop. Be more fast and elusive out there." Clement shined in limited opportunities on the stage. Now the former undrafted free agent has the opportunity to become a staple in Doug Pederson's offense. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi Reggie White Jersey sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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