Ricks is earning an increased role in a banged-up Eagles secondary. His play against Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was impressive.
From veteran cornerback James Bradberry’s perspective, 22-year-old rookie cornerback Eli Ricks doesn’t talk very much.
“Everybody’s got that switch,” Brown said Wednesday. “But when he steps on the field, he’s locked all the way in. It’s cool to see that in him, especially with how he is off the field.”That approach has helped Ricks earn an increased role in a banged-up Eagles secondary, especially on Sunday in their Week 7 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Ricks had a strong night on Sunday in the slot in place of the injured Bradley Roby, who was inactive with a shoulder injury, especially when lined up across from star Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on third down. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa targeted Hill with Ricks in coverage on three occasions, according to PFF, and Ricks did not allow any receptions. On one occasion, he recorded a pass breakup and on another, Hill was credited with a drop.
But when Roby went down in Week 6 against the New York Jets, the Eagles turned to a combination predominantly of Ricks , defensive back Josiah Scott , and inside linebacker Zach Cunningham to take over in the slot against the Dolphins. Ricks and Brown spent extra time in the meeting room last week working with defensive backs coach D.K. McDonald, nickel backs coach Ronell Williams, and assistant defensive backs coach Taver Johnson to learn the details of the nickel position.
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