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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 cornerback Nolan Carroll (23) celebrates his 17-yard interception for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (23) celebrates his 17-yard interception for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Interceptions: Nolan Carroll

Carroll was quietly one of the Eagles’ best defensive players last season before breaking his ankle against the Detroit Lions in Week 11. I was curious to see how Carroll would look this preseason after his recovery and, by the look of it, he recovered just fine. In the three games Carroll played this preseason, he intercepted two passes and returned one of them for a touchdown.

The Eagles’ current group of cornerbacks isn’t the most inspiring, which is why I believe Carroll will lead the Eagles in interceptions. While Leodis McKelvin was a solid pickup for the Eagles, he is inconsistent in coverage and isn’t known for being much of a ballhawk. At the same time, neither is Carroll, but he’s shown some serious ballhawking skills this summer and I can see him carrying that into the regular season.

Prediction: 63 tackles, 4 INTs, 14 pass deflections

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