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An exclusive interview about the Lions with Jeff Risdon of “Side Lion Report”

By Geoffrey Knox

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (10) is tackled after his catch by Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and cornerback Darius Slay (23) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (10) is tackled after his catch by Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and cornerback Darius Slay (23) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

Inside The Iggles: We keep hearing names like Kerry Hyder and Tahir Whitehead. How good are they truly and who are some other possible roadblocks for an Eagles victory?

Risdon: Hyder is a great story, a practice squad guy who got into outstanding physical shape and earned his roster spot. He’s got 5 sacks so far, including one in every game. He’s not a highly skilled guy but he’s relentless and smart.

Whitehead is a Philly guy, went to Temple. He’s been the Lions best linebacker the last two seasons. He is pretty solid all-around but doesn’t have the range or quickness of a lot of his Mike linebacker peers. His inability to turn and run with tight ends has been an ongoing issue. Don’t try to run in between the tackles without a tight end or fullback getting on him right away though. Murray and the Eagles found that out the hard way last year.

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