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Projecting the statistical leaders for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016

By Tim Fernando

Oct 12, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Todd Herremans (79) and tight end Brent Celek (87) lead the team out of the tunnel to start a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Giants 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Todd Herremans (79) and tight end Brent Celek (87) lead the team out of the tunnel to start a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Giants 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) lands on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Romo was injured on the play and left the game. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) lands on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Romo was injured on the play and left the game. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

DEFENSE

Tackles

Jordan Hicks

2015-16 Stats: 50 tackles/1.0 sack/1 forced fumble/2 Interceptions

Projected 2016-17 Stats: 105 tackles/2.5 sacks/2 forced fumbles/2 Interceptions

No pressure Jordan!

Malcolm Jenkins led the Eagles in tackles last season but I see a change in the guard if Hicks can stay on the field for at least 90 percent of the season. Through 8 games and only 5 starts, Hicks was well on his way to a 100 tackle season before being struck down with a pectoral injury.

Hicks is also among the three most important defensive players the Eagles have, Nigel Bradham has reached 100 tackles in this scheme under Jim Schwartz but he didn’t have the caliber of player alongside him as he does now.

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