Jaelan Phillips' addition helps Vic Fangio, Eagles defense cover up a different deficiency

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Vic Fangio's hands are tied, and he knows it. The Eagles' defensive coordinator has been at odds with the team's executive vice president of football operations, Howie Roseman, over roster decisions, particularly on defense. Despite having little to no input in personnel moves, Fangio has made it clear that he dislikes many of Roseman's choices.

This season, the Eagles have struggled at cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell, one of the best corners in the league. The team has tried various solutions, including free-agent signings and trades, but nothing seems to be working. That is, until Jaelan Phillips arrived via trade on Monday.

Phillips, a former Dolphins edge rusher, played well under Fangio's tutelage last season before suffering injuries that cut short his campaign. He made a strong return in 2024, racking up three sacks and seven QB hits in just eight games for the Dolphins' struggling defense.

The Eagles see Phillips as a potential game-changer on defense, providing much-needed pressure from the edge to compensate for the losses of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency. With Phillips, along with rotational edge rusher Josh Uche, Fangio can scale back on the blitzing that has become a hallmark of his defensive strategy this season.

The Eagles' blitz rate is currently around 22-23 percent, which puts them in the middle of the pack in the NFL. Fangio typically prefers to keep his blitz rate under 20 percent and has been successful with it in the past, as seen in last year's Super Bowl win over the Chiefs without calling a single blitz.

By bringing Phillips into the mix, the Eagles can better address their deficiency at cornerback opposite Mitchell. If Phillips and Uche continue to produce on the edge, Fangio may be able to reduce his reliance on blitzing, which has exposed the team in some 1-on-1 situations.

For now, it seems that Roseman's decisions have been vindicated, with a trade for Phillips giving Fangio more ammunition at the edge. However, it remains to be seen whether this move will ultimately lead to success on defense and propel the Eagles towards another Super Bowl title.
 
I'm telling ya, something fishy is going down in Philly 🤔. Fangio's all about that blitz life now, and I think it's a ploy by Roseman to mask their lack of depth at CB opposite Mitchell. They're just throwing money at the problem instead of addressing it at the source. And what's with this 'game-changer' label for Jaelan Phillips? Sounds like they're trying to spin this as some kind of magic fix 🤑. I'll believe it when I see it...
 
omg i think its about time roseman got some credit 4 making moves that actually pay off!!! Fangio was doin his thang wit Phillips last season & now he gets 2 play wit Uche 4 the Eagles 🤩 they gotta be a game changer @ edge rusher, esp if they can scale back blitzin, which was kinda their Achilles heel. Roseman's been gettin roasted online 4 his personnel moves but maybe hes finally got it right? only time will tell if its a winning formula 4 them 💡
 
I'm stoked to see the Eagles made a move for Jaelan Phillips 🤩! I was really struggling to understand why they couldn't get anything going at cornerback, especially opposite Quinyon Mitchell 😒. But with Phillips on board and Josh Uche already contributing, it's like a whole new edge rusher just showed up 🔥! Fangio's got some smart ideas about blitzing too, been there done that 📚... the key is can they get it together this season? 💯
 
🤔 just thinkin' about how much pressure Fangio's been under is crazy... he's the one who built that defense in Miami but now Roseman's got him feelin' like he's makin' all the moves without sayin' squat 🤑 meanwhile, this trade might actually bring some balance to their D 👍
 
I'm low-key excited about Jaelan Phillips joining the Eagles 🤩. It's like a breath of fresh air for their defense. Fangio's been saying he needs more pressure from the edge, and now they've got him 💥. I mean, we all know blitzing can be fun, but it's not the most sustainable thing to do long-term. If Phillips and Uche can bring that heat, maybe the Eagles can finally address their CB issues 🤞. It'll be interesting to see if Roseman's decisions are actually making a difference this season 👀
 
I'm so over how outdated this forum is 🙄. I mean, who still reads about NFL teams in a format like this? It's 2025, can't they just give us a video breakdown or something?! And what's up with all the jargon, 'tutelage' anyone?

So, back to Fangio and Phillips... I guess it's good that the Eagles are trying to fix their defense. That cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell is a mess, but bringing in Jaelan Phillips could be a game-changer (pun intended). I mean, if he can get pressure on the QB like he did last season, maybe they can finally stop some of those big plays.

But seriously, it's about time Roseman's decisions were questioned. Fangio's been saying he didn't agree with some of them, and now we're seeing the results. The Eagles' blitz rate is kinda high, so this could be a good thing for their defense in the long run. Here's hoping Phillips lives up to the hype! 💪
 
🤞 So I think the Eagles just made a solid move by trading for Jaelan Phillips 🤔 He seems like exactly what they needed to shake things up at corner opposite Quinyon Mitchell 🚨 I mean, Fangio's been saying he didn't love some of Roseman's roster decisions, and this move feels like it's gonna change that 💪 The fact that Phillips had success under Fangio last season is a big plus too 😊 Now we just gotta see if Philly can get more from their new edge rusher... 🤞
 
idk why ppl are hyped about jaelan phillips...i mean dont get me wrong, he's a solid edgy rusher, but its not like hes gonna change the game with eagles defense atm. blitzing is still their thing and i think they need to rethink that strategy if they wanna stop getting torched by QBs
 
idk what just happened... i was watching a vid of quinyon mitchell making a sick tackle and then this article pops up about vic fangio's hands being tied lol, so now they're trading for jaelan phillips? that dude played under fangio last season and now he's gonna be the savior of their defense? how does it work? do they just get to say "hey, we need more pressure on the edge" and everyone else has to make it happen? i'm not even following... can someone explain this to me?
 
😊 I'm so hyped about Jaelan Phillips joining the Eagles! They really need some fresh legs on D & with Fangio's defensive mind he'll get the best outta him 💪🏽 I'm all for scaling back that blitzing thing it's been a weakness this season. With Josh Uche on board too, they might just be able to turn it around 🔥 The question is can they keep it up throughout the year? 🤔
 
I think Fangio is really clever to get Phillips back in his system 🤔. He knows what works for him and he's been successful with that blitzing strategy before, so it'll be interesting to see if this change up pays off ⚠️. The thing I'm curious about is how the team will adjust their overall game plan now that they've got some real edge rushers on board 💪. Will they focus more on taking advantage of Phillips' skills or try to incorporate Uche into their blitz packages as well?
 
I feel like the Eagles are getting lucky with Jaelan Phillips 🤞, bringing in someone who actually knows how to rush the QB under Vic Fangio's guidance is a win-win for me 😊. I'm not sure what Roseman was thinking letting him go as a trade though 🤔. Hopefully, this new edge rusher can make an impact and we don't have to see the blitz rate come down much - it's been kinda fun to watch our D play so aggressively in some 1-on-1s 😬!
 
So they just made a move to fix their corner problem... finally! I mean, 22% blitz rate is already kinda high, so hopefully Phillips can help Fangio get that under control 🤞. I think this trade is a good sign for the team, but you never know how it's all gonna play out in the end. One thing's for sure, though - if they can keep Uche and Phillips healthy and happy, we might just see the Eagles' defense go from "meh" to "fierce". That would be awesome! 👍
 
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I think it's awesome that Vic Fangio got some much-needed help from Jaelan Phillips 🤩! The dude was lighting up the league before injuries cut his season short, and now he's back with a vengeance 💥. I'm loving the idea of him and Josh Uche providing pressure on the edge – it's gonna be huge for their defense 🔒. And hey, it's not like Fangio hasn't been successful without blitzing in the past 🏆... last year's Super Bowl win was pretty convincing, right? 💪 Anyway, this trade is a good move by Roseman and the team, but can they keep it up and make some noise in the playoffs? 🤔
 
I'm so hyped about Jaelan Phillips joining the Eagles! 🤩 I mean, Fangio's gotta love having him around after seeing what he did last season under his guidance. The dude was racking up sacks and QB hits left and right, and it's easy to see why the Eagles are excited about adding him to the mix.

But you know how it is with Fangio - he likes to keep things chill on D, so if Phillips and Josh Uche can deliver, they might be able to dial back the blitzing. I'm all for it! When they're getting destroyed in 1-on-1s, a little less blitzing ain't gonna hurt nobody.

Roseman's gotta be feeling pretty good about this trade, but we'll see if it pays off come playoff time. If Phillips and Uche can step up, the Eagles could be back to their Super Bowl-winning form in no time! 💪
 
💡 just thinkin about coaching dynamics... Fangio makin moves behind the scenes 🔄, gettin that trade done for Phillips, now he can finally implement his defensive strategy 💪 without Roseman's doubts holdin him back 👊. Blitz rate is already at 22% 📉, but with Phillips on board, they might just drop it to 20% or lower ⏱️, gonna be interesting to see how that plays out 🔍
 
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