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Eagles’ Lane Johnson ‘Definitely Not Retiring’ After Super Bowl 59 ‘Win or Lose’ - B/R
Even though the Super Bowl isn’t for another week, the Philadelphia Eagles have already secured a big win with Lane Johnson vowing to return next season. Johnson told reporters on Saturday he’s “definitely not retiring” after the Super Bowl whether they “win or lose” against the Kansas City Chiefs. There hasn’t really been any chatter about Johnson hanging up his cleats after this season. He said during the preseason he physically feels like he could play until he’s 40, but a more realistic timeframe is two to three more years. Johnson will turn 35 on May 8 and will wrap up his 12th NFL season in Super Bowl 59, but there’s been no noticeable decline in his performance. The Oklahoma alum was named to his fifth career and fourth consecutive All-Pro team this season.
Eagles Injury Report: Zack Baun misses practice, 4 players ruled questionable for the Super Bowl - BGN
The Eagles ruled four players QUESTIONABLE: Brandon Graham, Kenny Gainwell, Britain Covey, and C.J. Uzomah. It seems like these are the only players who are in potential jeopardy of missing the big game. And with nine days until February 9, there’s still time for their outlooks to improve. Graham was limited for the second day in a row. He continues to sound optimistic about his chances of playing.
The Chiefs’ 3 biggest offensive questions against the Eagles - Arrowhead Pride
1) Will there be a changeup in the Eagles’ primary coverages? In the Vic Fangio-style defense, the coverages you get are predictable. Fangio will play a zone-style defense on early downs, starting with two deep safeties and cornerbacks playing off coverage. He’ll rotate each safety interchangeably, but you know you’re always going to get zone coverage with the intention of keeping things underneath and generating long third downs. On third downs, Fangio will mix it up with more man coverage and five-man pressures, but even then, it’s never the most exotic pressure you’ll see. What has always made this style of defense work is that Fangio’s gamble is that by conceding 3-4 yards per play, you’re eventually going to make a mistake. Whether it’s a lousy run play, an offensive lineman blowing protection, a drop, a misthrow or a miscommunication by the quarterback, one mistake against this style of defense sets you back into third and long, where the Eagles; talent takes over, and it’s hard to thrive. However, what I find interesting about this game is that it is the exact way the Chiefs want to play. This season for Kansas City has not been about their ability to generate explosive plays but methodically picking up five or six yards a play and keeping themselves in positive down-and-distances. If Fangio concedes that airspace and yards are important to the Chiefs, we will have an entire season of film...
