The Philadelphia Eagles filled some holes on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. One of those moves was the acquisition of cornerback James Bradberry.
Bradberry was a second-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2016 and he went on to start all 60 games over four seasons. In 2020, the Giants signed Bradberry as a free agent and he ended up making the Pro Bowl that year. In 2021, he posted 17 passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and a career high four interceptions.
Initially, Bradberry had 11 teams interested and his agents narrowed it down to three teams, from which he chose the Eagles. This is what he said when asked about his decision:
“I looked at the overall scheme, and I think it fit my ability the best. I saw the guys that they put with the D-line, and as a DB, sometimes your best friend is the D-line.”
When it comes to scheme, Bradberry is a long cornerback who excels in zone coverage. Let’s go to the film and dive deeper into how he fits in the Eagles’ defense!
