Howie Roseman still approaches each Eagles season with the same energy that helped him become one of the NFL’s longest-tenured general managers.
Then the injuries begin.
During an appearance with Daniel Jeremiah on the “Move the Sticks” podcast, Roseman described the contrast between the enjoyment of building a roster and the anxiety that arrives once players begin getting hurt.
Roseman used Jonathan Greenard’s offseason injury scare as an example.
Philadelphia's GM was away with his wife, Mindy, when he returned to his phone and saw a missed call from Philadelphia’s athletic training staff. Greenard needed an MRI, although the examination ultimately produced encouraging news.
Roseman stated that he then spent two hours questioning why he had chosen
a profession capable of creating that much stress. The story offered a rare look at the emotional burden of constructing an NFL roster. Roseman enjoys scouting, evaluating, and watching players develop. He also understands that carefully designed plans can be disrupted by one injury.
That uncertainty changes his role once the season begins. Roster building remains important, but Roseman must also support Nick Sirianni, the coaching staff, players, and employees as they respond to adversity. The Eagles have built one of the NFL’s deepest rosters partly because Roseman knows injuries are unavoidable. The objective is not merely to identify 22 starters. Philadelphia must remain capable of winning when those starters are unavailable.
That reality may temporarily drain the fun from Roseman’s job, but it also explains why he remains so consumed by it.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Howie Roseman explains the emotional toll of running the Eagles
