Atlanta Falcons 2015 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles

January 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter center

of the Philadelphia Eagles (62) during the 2015 Pro Bowl practice at Luke Air Force Base. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive Line

Jason Peters and Lane Johnson are the Eagles’ starting tackles and arguably the top dogs at their position. They’re supported by Jason Kelce at center, another high-level player.

The guards are weak, especially after letting Evan Mathis go, so it is more likely the Falcons get pressure through the A and B gaps rather than from the edges. The team needs a big game from Jonathan Babineaux and I have a feeling he will be a menace. Adrian Clayborn will also have some opportunities to go crazy when he moves inside in sub-packages.

I’m not sure how well they will do against the pass but I think they will be able to hold on against the run. Ra’Shede Hageman showed in his rookie season after he got his feet wet how disruptive he can be against it.

via PFF

That is indeed Hageman way ahead of the rest of the NFL in that time span, courtesy of Pro Football Focus. He will also be joined by Paul Soliai and Tyson Jackson who should return to their previous standards in a scheme home to their talents.  Their goal will be to stop DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews.

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