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Eagles' DC has high expectations for linebacker unit

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis said that he has high expectations for the team's linebacker unit and the versatility they possess.

Mychal Kendricks, Kiko Alonso, and DeMeco Ryans have shown the potential to be an outstanding second level of defense.

"I think they'll all get a lot of reps," Davis said, via the Associated Press.

"They're three quality players who need to get a lot of reps. Hopefully, I can put them in the right situations and let them do what they do best."

"In this day and age he is the prototype," Davis said "Because of the way offenses are spread out now you need guys with speed.