Darius Slay did not participate in volunteer work this Tuesday, which highlights the Eagles’ biggest flaw.

Looking at the far view of the NovaCare building through binoculars, the man dressed in a gray “Shirsey” wearing a No. 29 helmet, led everyone to practice around the corner.

At least one day in may [Slay was back in the mix by Wednesday], 5 feet 9 years old, 25 years old Avonte Maddox (Avonte Maddox) is the leader in the uncertain position group.

As the calendar approaches June 1, it is thought that the Eagles will have the potential to become a member of Steven Nelson or Bashaud Breeland. Maybe Howie Roseman can’t provide the most money, but he can get a lot of game time up in the air.

So far, when entering the contract year, Maddox is still one of the most important defensive players on this team.

In Pitt’s college, CB is an excellent player outside. The old defensive coach rolls the dice for Maddox. Despite the obvious lack of manpower, he can still handle work beyond the professional level in 2020.

Rothman even compares the current fourth-year players with Darrell Green and Aaron Glenn, and despite their similar size limitations, they are very successful in the outer corners.

Rothman said: “I have been envious of Darrell Greens and Aaron Glenns in the world since I was a kid. These guys are explosive, convulsive guys with incredible verticality. , It is difficult to pass the ball to them.” “Avon has many of the same characteristics.”

However, the results of last season are not optimistic.

In ProfootballFocus.com, Maddox ranks second to last in the NFL CB (ranked 121 out of 121). The running support level (No. 103 in 118) is slightly better than the protection level (No. 117 in 119), but both are at the bottom of the league. He also missed six games due to ankle and knee injuries, and by 2020 no one thought Glenn should mind Green.

Maddox said earlier this week: “I am who I am and I am looking for problems that need to be solved. I am trying to do what I need to do to make myself better. I will participate in the competition this year, and it will be more than last year. Good, because I will do my best to help the team.”

So far, the Eagles have not added too much to the CB overall. So far, it has avoided it in the free agency market, and until the fourth round with Pennsylvania State University’s Texas Tech product Zech McPhearson in the draft. No solution. . A small trade also added the 2020 Jaguars’ fourth-round pick Josiah Scott (physically a clone of Maddox) into the mix.

Currently, the plan is an external operation under the leadership of Slay and Maddox. If this works, Maddox must make major improvements and point out the most obvious steps in the process.

Detroit people emphasized: “Eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes.”

The new middle school coach Dennard Wilson and his assistant DK McDonald (DK McDonald) stressed that all students must be disciplined, which will make any CB need him to work on the spot.

Maddox said: “Your sight is in the right place, and you will not be defeated.” “You will not miss the large series that you can make. This is one thing I told myself, I might write in the book every day Bottom: eyes, eyes, eyes. I’m going to the wild, eyes, eyes, eyes.”

As the basis for coaching the new Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, he is a cornerback, and Gannon used to be known for training players, making their skills more than the sum.

At this point, everything in all rooms is still in progress, including unfamiliar names such as Craig James, Mike Jacquet, Kevon Seymour, Nate Meadors, Shakial Taylor and Lavert Hill.

Maddox joked: “I see a group of handsome people ready to go out and compete, work hard, compete with each other, hold each other accountable.” “This backend is great. And we’re still here…I’m working with anyone there as well as Anyone we bring to rock together. I am happy for this, I am ready for it. I am ready to teach it.”

Where Maddox is suitable for solving difficult problems-possibly outside of CB, and sometimes even free security protection-is still up in the air.

“I don’t know,” Maddox admitted. “Whenever I need it, I am always willing to play games outdoors, indoors, and backend. [Gannon’s] The plan is great. …I want to learn everything. “

The Hawks will settle down and learn one thing, and perform well in it.

Maddox insists: “My confidence is high. No matter what someone says to me, I have to play and leave. I want to make sure that I can be the best player. If I don’t do well, I will be responsible for myself. I hope Everyone else is also responsible to me.”

John McMullen is the NFL Insider of JAKIB Media and the co-host of “Birds 365” on PhillyVoice.com. He is also the host of “Extended Script”, a radio writer for AM1490, New Jersey, and contributed Eagles and NFL coverage to SI.com.You can contact him in the following ways [email protected]

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