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Most confusing NFL teams, what’s next for Anthony Richardson - ESPN+
Cooper DeJean, NB, Philadelphia Eagles: It would be an overstatement to say that DeJean saved the Eagles’ defense, but it was bad before he got healthy and good after he took over the starting slot job from Avonte Maddox, so I’m going to say it anyway. DeJean has been one of the most impressive rookies I’ve seen all season, immediately showing a veteran level of feel both when matching routes behind him and closing downhill. He won more reps against Ja’Marr Chase on Sunday than I can remember a player winning in quite some time. The fit in a Vic Fangio defense that needs a safety-like nickel couldn’t be more snug. [...] Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia Eagles: Mitchell has been one of the most tested cornerbacks in the league, as opposing offenses avoid Darius Slay Jr. and elect instead to test the rookie. Mitchell has more than risen to the challenge. He is thriving right now in off-coverage with his eyes in the backfield, anticipating and jumping routes or getting connected to receivers far downfield and closing windows. And the stats would look far more favorable if Mitchell could have caught one of a few footballs that have hit him in the mitts.
These Eagles rookies continue to gain respect | ‘They’re going to be the best nickel-corner combo’ - NJ.com
“He’s playing great defense and doing great lockdown stuff,” Slay said. “Q is my boy. I love Q to death. He’s been growing up with me every day. He’s like my little brother. He’s going to be elite in this league for a long, long time. As for Coop, he’s playing amazingly at his nickel position, especially moving from the outside. I think this needs to be his permanent position, and I think he will be one of the best—and one of the highest-paid—nickels in the NFL when his time comes up because he plays that game so smart. He’s going to be the best nickel in this league. They’re going to be the best nickel-corner combo in the league for a long time. Howie put his foot in it with these two draft picks.”
The Ringer’s 2024 NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team - The Ringer
Cornerback: Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles; Kamari Lassiter, Houston Texans; Beanie Bishop, Pittsburgh Steelers. Philadelphia made plenty of mistakes last offseason, leaving some major holes in an already top-heavy roster, but through eight weeks of the season it’s clear that general manager Howie Roseman nailed his first few picks of the 2024 draft, particularly defensive backs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, whom the Eagles selected in the first and second rounds, respectively. Mitchell has seen a lot of action; he’s been targeted more than any rookie corner according to Next Gen Stats, but he’s handling the difficult responsibility of being in Vic Fangio’s defensive scheme well and has had...
