Predicting the Philadelphia Eagles’ statistical leaders for 2016
By Ryan Quigley
![Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/d74a78bc751be663adcb3c278eba9bd1b88e61f95adb104cde2c92a4d616bcf7.jpg)
Tackles: Jordan Hicks
Hicks proved to be a revelation for the Eagles as a rookie. Now playing in a 4-3 scheme that better fits his style of play, I can see Hicks surpassing the 100-tackle mark rather easily if he can stay healthy the whole season, which is a bit of a concern.
Since his junior year in college, Hicks has suffered three season-ending injuries—one to his hip, another to his Achilles and finally the pectoral tear that prematurely ended his incredible rookie campaign.
Hicks is a perfect fit in Jim Schwartz’s attacking defense and I see a big year for the second-year player if he can play in all 16 games.
Prediction: 124 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 2 INTs
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