Four Defensive Players Who Need to Step Up for the Eagles in 2009

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Published: July 2, 2009

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... of some of the players. Oftentimes, I say, "As long as this player plays this way, we should be fine." 

However, things do not always work out that way.

On defense, there are no weaknesses, but there are a couple of question marks. With that in mind, I've made a list of four players who I think have the ability to step up their play to a higher level.

If these players do so, the Eagles' defense can go from good to scary.


Victor Abiamiri

A 2007 second-round pick out of defensive end, Abiamiri reminds some people of his former teammate Justin Tuck, who is now a force on the New York Giants' defensive line. 

Abiamiri has been primarily better against the run, but he has the talent to become an every-down left end for the Eagles. If he can bring a consistent pass rush while being a wall against the run, the Eagles' defensive line could be one of the top five in the NFL. 

I wo...

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