The Eagles’ defensive line already has Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, and Byron Young making impact plays, but get this: Vic Fangio just straight-up indicated that Jordan Davis is about to get a bigger role, especially on third down. It’s one of those “good problems” in football when your defense is stacked, but finding enough snaps for everyone becomes a weekly puzzle. Philly’s interior D-line is absolutely loaded with talent, and now it looks like they are ready to unleash even more Davis on opposing offenses.
Fangio’s Green Light For Davis
When the media asked Coach Fangio if they needed to get Davis on the field more in passing situations, he didn’t even hesitate. “Yeah, he can. I mean, we didn’t have a ton of third downs the other day , We had like four or five third-and-ones, fourth-and-ones. Yeah, he’s very capable of playing more. Clint Hurtt will balance that out a little more,” Fangio told reporters on Wednesday. Look, that’s not a promise Davis is suddenly in on every single third down, but it’s a massive signal. It tells us loud and clear that Philadelphia believes this defensive tackle has so much more to offer in those critical passing situations. They see what he can do, and they are ready to let him loose.
The Davis Difference Is Coming For Chicago
Honestly, the Eagles’ interior defenders are already cooking. Carter is still one of the most disruptive forces out there, and Ojomo is earning serious snaps by creating pressure and holding strong against the run. But adding more Jordan Davis to that rotation? That gives Fangio a totally different weapon to throw at offensive lines. Davis’s sheer size and power make him a unique problem. He can just collapse the pocket from the middle, tie up blockers, and open up plays for his teammates even if he isn’t the one getting the sack. That kind of versatility is going to be super important, especially as Philadelphia gets ready for the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s offense loves to create those favorable situations, and the Eagles need to mess with those plans without completely overhauling their defensive scheme.
The best part about an increased snap count for Davis is that it isn’t about benching anyone else. Fangio has already shown he’s not afraid to rotate his defensive linemen based on the situation and matchup. There are absolutely enough snaps to keep all these guys involved. It just feels like Philadelphia is reaching that point where Davis can be a much bigger piece of the puzzle. They don’t have to force a role on him. If Fangio is confident Davis can handle more work, including those huge third-down snaps, then we all should be too. Now, it’s about seeing how the coaching staff balances this incredible depth. For a defense this stacked with talent, that is a pretty sweet problem to have. More Davis on the field means more answers for Fangio, and more options always sound like music to the ears of any team trying to stack wins in the NFL.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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