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Fangio Praises Mukuba Despite Eagles Struggles
7 Nov
Summary
- Vic Fangio believes Drew Mukuba will be a long-term NFL player.
- Jalen Hurts returned to the Eagles facility, boosting team morale.
- Eagles defense struggles with turnovers and explosive plays.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio offered high praise for second-year safety Drew Mukuba, stating he has the potential to be a long-term contributor in the NFL. Mukuba acknowledged areas for improvement, including tackling where he has missed 11 this season, and coverage where his opponent passer rating allowed is 133.5. Despite these struggles, Mukuba is motivated by Fangio's belief.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts, sidelined with blood clots in his lungs, returned to the Eagles facility, providing a morale boost to his teammates. While his return to play is not imminent, his presence was felt positively. Coach Nick Sirianni expressed his own support and hope for Hurts' recovery.
The Eagles' performance this season is reflected in key metrics tracked by coach Sirianni, including turnovers and explosive plays. The team has a turnover differential of -4 and is struggling in the explosive play battle. Furthermore, their run defense has been a significant issue, allowing at least 100 rushing yards in all eight games this season, a streak not seen since 1968. Defensive coordinator Fangio noted inconsistency in the run defense, and lead run-stuffer Jordan Davis is also not meeting expectations following his recent extension.
