Say what you want about the Philadelphia Eagles and their snafus in the NFL Draft, especially under former head coach Andy Reid and vice president and general manager Howie Roseman’s watch, but occasionally, they get something right. During 2012’s selection meeting, Philly spent the 12th-overall selection on a defensive tackle from the Mississippi State Bulldogs. His name was Fletcher Cox. It’s safe to say that’s worked out pretty well.
For one of Philly’s captains on defense, football can’t start fast enough. The 3.5 sacks and five tackles for a loss, two areas where Cox makes his money, were two of the lowest production totals in what’s already been a stellar career.