THE INSIDE linebacker position in the middle of the Eagles' 3-4 defense was arguably the most inconsistent group on the roster last year.
That isn't necessarily an indictment of the results, but more or less a mention of the injuries and lack of depth that ravaged the bunch.
Now, it appears the middle of the Eagles' defense is the defense's strongest suit.
When coach Chip Kelly unloaded franchise-leading rusher LeSean McCoy to Buffalo for 3-4 inside linebacker Kiko Alonso, the position got a whole lot stronger, and a whole lot deeper.
Last year, it was a revolving door filled with injuries.