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Nov 8, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is hit after he throws a pass by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Nigel Bradham

This man does not get the credit he deserves.

Nigel Bradham is a mean, nasty linebacker who isn’t afraid to hit you in the mouth. The man can lay the wood.

Nigel Bradham can HIT. https://t.co/ucLi8juLgH
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) March 10, 2016

The connection to the Eagles is obvious. Jim Schwartz, the Eagles’ new defensive coordinator, was the Bills’ defensive coordinator in 2014, which just so happened to be Bradham’s best season to date. That year, Bradham recorded 104 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.

Bradham’s production fell in 2015 without Schwartz as his defensive coordinator, but missing five games with an ankle injury didn’t really do him any favors either.

In all likelihood, Bradham will slot in as the Eagles’ weakside linebacker alongside Jordan Hicks in the middle and Mychal Kendricks on the strongside. Bradham is a natural fit in Schwartz’s 4-3 base defense and will play a huge role for the Eagles next season.

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