The 5 players the Philadelphia Eagles can't live without

The 5 players the Philadelphia Eagles can’t live without

January 29, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Hawaiian hostesses Chelsea Hardin (far left) and Mahina Garcia (far right) pose with Team Rice lineman Fletcher Cox of the Philadelphia Eagles (91), Team Irvin return specialist Darren Sproles of the Philadelphia Eagles (43), and Team Irvin free safety Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles (27) during 2016 Pro Bowl photo day at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback /

Malcolm Jenkins – Safety

Malcolm Jenkins is the perfect example of making the most of a new opportunity. Before coming to the Eagles in 2014, Jenkins had a cumulative Pro Football Focus grade of -23.8 which, you guessed it, isn’t very good. Now entering his 3^rd season with the Eagles, Jenkins has turned his career around.

In 2015, Jenkins ranked 2^nd overall at the safety position on PFF with a grade of 89.8, second to only the Vikings Harrison Smith, and one spot higher than Earl Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks. The best statistic of them all is that his cumulative grade has risen to +27.7, which was part of the reason Jenkins came in 54^th overall in PFF Top 101 players for 2016.

Jenkins is an elite safety in the NFL, he may not be a household name like Thomas, Kam Chancellor or Eric Berry, but the Pro Bowler is a leader. Brian Dawkins led the Eagles secondary for a decade and a half. They may have, finally, found someone to fill his shoes.

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