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Philadelphia Eagles Lane Johnson says blocking Ryan Kerrigan ‘sucks’

By Geoffrey Knox

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 16: Outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins works against quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 16: Outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins works against quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at FedExField on October 16, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has an opinion on what it’s like to play against a competitor like Ryan Kerrigan. ‘It sucks’.

One thing that the Philadelphia Eagles can hang their hat on in 2019 is their offensive line. They’ve invested a lot in this unit with one thought in mind, keep Carson Wentz upright and on the field. One of Philly’s biggest antagonists over the past seven seasons has been the Washington Redskins‘ Ryan Kerrigan. Recently, Philly’s star right tackle Lane Johnson shared his thoughts on what it’s like to compete against him.

‘It sucks.’ Now, while most of us will never know what it’s like to be on an NFL field, one could imagine that’s a pretty accurate description.

Kerrigan’s one of those guys that you, no doubt, respect if you’re an Eagles fan, but you have to feel like you’re sick of him too. He’s elevated himself to that area Jason Witten lives in, those guys who just always seem to be a thorn in the Eagles’ craw.

Johnson continued his thought on Kerrigan by saying this.

"He’s just a guy that’s relentless. He doesn’t stop, and that’s the mentality I’m going against. As far as competing against him, I have to match him."

Kerrigan’s relentless nature hasn’t just been reserved for the Eagles. He’s terrorized the entire NFC East, but to the Eagles fan, even if you’d call yourself one that’s casual, Kerrigan is one of those guys that needs no introduction.

48 total tackles, 11 sacks and an interception over the course of 14 career games versus Philly would be a big reason for that. Normally, he’ll line up on the left side of Washington’s defense, making him primarily Johnson’s responsibility. Knowing that makes Philly’s opening game of 2019 one that will be very intriguing.

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Knowing he’s joined by the likes of Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Jon Bostic, and rookie Montez Sweat makes one feel as though Sunday’s opener will be a tough out for Philly. It’s a game they should win, but as usual, it won’t be easy.

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