3 keys to success for Jordan Mailata who will start at LT for the Eagles vs 49ers

Jordan Mailata will likely start at left tackle for the Eagles vs. the 49ers

The Jordan Mailata era is upon us here in Philadelphia as the Eagles are putting veteran left tackle, Jason Peters, on injured reserve with a bad toe.

With the news that Peters is out, Les Bowens reported that Jordan Mailata will, in fact, get the call at left tackle ahead of Jack Driscoll.

Here are three keys to success for Mailata if he’s indeed the guy:

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Sep 27, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1. Get Carson Wentz on the move

Mailata is naturally athletic and rather than have him constantly facing bull-rushers or scheming defensive tackles, slide Wentz out on rollouts and allow Mailata to use his natural athleticism to help keep the Eagles star quarterback safe