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Philadelphia Eagles: 4 Role players who must play like starters

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Divisional Playoff game game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Divisional Playoff game game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 17: Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles hits Phillip Dorsett #13 of the New England Patriots after a Patriots touchdown score during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 17: Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles hits Phillip Dorsett #13 of the New England Patriots after a Patriots touchdown score during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

2. Rasul Douglas, defensive back

This one shouldn’t be a surprise, nor should it be too much to ask for. Rasul Douglas was on a lot of radars as being one of those Eagles who could surprise us with a career year. At times, it’s seemed as though he was primed to do so. It wasn’t long ago that we were praising him as being the cornerback on Philly’s roster who had played the best.

That seems like it was last season, but it wasn’t. This is a roster that’s loaded with cover guys who just don’t possess elite NFL speed. You can throw Douglas in that category, but over and over, we’ve praised him for his football IQ and his ability to make plays. He’s just pulled a Harry Houdini as of late.

Who knows where he’s been, but here’s the thing. This dude’s been here and in this scheme long enough. He needs to play his way back onto the field in practice and be a difference-maker in games once he gets there. We’ve always said he could be a serviceable safety. Why not try it?

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