On and off the field, the Eagles secondary has hardly been a welcoming sight in recent years. Plagued by injuries, inconsistencies, missed tackles, and a lack of development, it was clear change was needed after yet another disappointing season in 2019. The Eagles decided to go all-in on Darius Slay, finally granting Jim Schwartz a lockdown cornerback and one who he drafted all the way back in 2013. We all know the level of play Slay brings on the field, but his energy away from it is just as exciting.
It’s almost easy to take this early sign of chemistry for granted.