6 best positional pairings on the Philadelphia Eagles roster

Philly boasts a superb cornerback duo, and they’ll be tested at every Eagles practice session.

There was no way we were going to be able to mention the Philadelphia Eagles’ best one-two punches without talking about the cornerback position. We’ve long waited to say it. Now, we can say it with confidence.

It’s hard to find a better duo than what the Birds have in the form of Darius Slay and James Bradberry. They figure to keep opposing offensive coordinators up at night when they have Philly on the schedule, and they’ll have their iron sharpened by two of the best young receivers in the game.

DeVonta Smith set the Eagles’ rookie record for receiving yards, and year two in the NFL could be more amazing. As the focal point of the Birds’ passing attack last season (and as the man defenses keyed in on as someone they wanted to stop), he proved to be up to the task.

Now, with A.J. Brown on the other side, it’s impossible to double team either guy. Look for them to create opportunities for each other all season. This could be a spectacular coming-out party for Jalen Hurts. We can’t wait to see the fireworks.