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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 /
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Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) in a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) in a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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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