Philadelphia Eagles 2019: Lions expert reveals their strengths, weaknesses

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals runs into teammate JR Sweezy #64 while being sacked by Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals runs into teammate JR Sweezy #64 while being sacked by Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Who are the guys that don’t get the national attention that Eagles fans need to know?

Mullenax: I can think of three off the top of my head. There’s linebacker Devon Kennard who led the NFL in sacks after Week 1 of the NFL season. He notched three against a lightning-fast rookie quarterback, Kyler Murray, who, as you know, was making his debut with the Arizona Cardinals.

Defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson is a former second-round selection who has found a new life for himself in Patricia’s defensive scheme. The former Alabama Crimson Tide standout could be a name Eagles’ fans hear early and often.

Finally, there’s 2019 sixth-round running back Ty Johnson. The rookie flashed top-end speed in the offseason and showed the Lions enough to allow the team to believe that they could part ways with both Theo Riddick and C.J. Anderson. This kid is an electric playmaker and should be Kerryon Johnson‘s primary backup against Philadelphia this coming Sunday.

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