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Why interception percentage is the quarterback metric most important to Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo

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Carson Wentz set every rookie passing record for the Eagles last season. If he continues to improve in Year 2, he could threaten many of the Eagles’ single-season passing records.

But the one statistic that quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo cares the most about is not found on any fantasy football projections.

“Interception percentage,” DeFilippo said. “Turnovers are the No. 1 factor of winning and losing. That’s kind of who you are, in your DNA, if you turn the ball over. The two biggest things that follow guys from high school to college and college to the pros are completion percentage and interception percentage.