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5 Reasons Ryan Mathews cant be blamed for the Eagles losing in Detroit

By Geoffrey Knox

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) forces a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) forces a turnover against Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) carries after making an interception during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) carries after making an interception during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

 4. Nigel Bradham didn’t get enough playing time.

Forget about the off-field issues for a second. When it’s all said and done, Nigel Bradham may end up being one of the best decisions the Eagles made during the off-season. Maybe they were punishing him for yet another off-field incident, but Bradham wasn’t even utilized until the second half. He still finished with nine tackles (three for a loss), giving him the third highest total on the team.

Bradham was literally everywhere. His presence on this team gives the Eagles more punch, not only at linebacker, but in the entire scheme of what this team wants to do defensively. You want to force turnovers? Bradham can do that. You want to fix that tackling problem the Eagles seemed to have yesterday? Bradham’s got you covered. He’s not only making plays. He’s making plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage.

Make no mistake about it. Jim Schwartz is the right man for the job. Bradham is here because “The General” is here, but if Bradham is available and healthy, there’s no reason he shouldn’t be on the field.

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