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3 Reasons why Logan Ryan makes perfect sense for Philadelphia Eagles

By Geoffrey Knox

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans runs off of the field after intercepting a pass (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans runs off of the field after intercepting a pass (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

1. The first reason is obvious.

Towards the end of January NFL.com and Around The NFL writer Kevin Patra penned a brilliant piece on Logan Ryan and Jack Conklin‘s desire to remain with the Tennessee Titans in 2020. None of us know if that’s in the Titans’ plans though.

If Ryan does hit the open market, there will definitely be suitors, and seeing as how one of the more popular narratives this offseason, and seemingly every offseason, is one that states Philly needs to invest in a cornerback both in the draft and in free agency, taking a look at Ryan is a no-brainer.

In Ryan, Philly immediately upgrades their secondary. The day he walks into the Novacare Complex, he’s without question, their top cover guy on the depth chart. He fills a position of need. He brings in a winner’s mentality and a championship pedigree. He brings in experience and leadership that some of the young guys and the veterans can learn from. He’s not someone that quarterbacks are going to trick or take advantage of. He’s smart and has seen it all in this game.

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The positives definitely outweigh the negatives with this guy. His NFL resume consists of 109 games with 89 starts and 494 tackles. 367 of those were solo and 15 resulted in a loss of yardage. Add that to 17 interceptions, 78 passes defended and nine forced fumbles.

He’s recorded 92 total tackles, eight passes defended, a forced fumble, two interceptions and a defensive touchdown in 15 career postseason games with ten starts.

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