New Eagle McLeod wants to play like Dawkins

Rodney McLeod walked up the podium wearing a crisp white shirt buttoned to the top, Steve Urkel-style, and a jacket with a polka dot handkerchief peaking out of the breast. His torso barely cleared the lectern, while coach Doug Pederson, who spoke just moments before, towered over the stand.

The new Eagles safety isn't known for his size - he's listed as 5-foot-10, 195 pounds - but he looked even smaller in person. He answered questions eloquently, spoke in measured tones and smiled a lot.

McLeod didn't appear to be anywhere near the intimidator the Eagles have lacked in the secondary for nearly a decade. But for anyone who has watched the Rams over the last four seasons, or even just…