Some of the pieces were already here – and up front, a linebacker corps that returned intact, and a safety duo of and that only figured to improve. Otherwise, as the Eagles entered Training Camp in late July, there were questions about the defense.
Who would, for example, step up at what would be a very inexperienced cornerback position on both sides? How would it work at one defensive end position, where the Eagles looked to replace Connor Barwin? And inside, next to Cox, Tim Jernigan was here via trade but what would he bring to the table?