Five Philadelphia Eagles Players That Need to Excel in 2016

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Nov 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) scores a touchdown while being pressured by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) during the third quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

#5. Eric Rowe

Rowe caught a lot of heat after Philly got drummed by the Detroit Lions and, more specifically by Calvin Johnson. Some of the criticism was valid. OK, all of the criticism was valid, but if you look at the overall situation, Rowe actually played very well. He stepped-in for the injured Nolan Carroll and played to the best of his ability, but this is Calvin Johnson we’re discussing.

In the latter half of the 2015 season, Rowe played better than anyone could have expected. Unfortunately, he finished the season with a concussion. Hopefully, he picks up right where he left off and becomes one of the core players that the Eagles definitely need in the secondary.

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