The names and the faces change, but the Eagles have had inferior cornerbacks for at least five years. It isn't revisionist history to point out that the current cast was unlikely to be consistently effective. Management invested little in the position, weakened depth with trades, and signed questionable talent.
"Facts of life," Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said Tuesday. "Our corners aren't playing very well right now."
What do you expect when the starters are second- and third-tier free agents, and the third corner is a seventh-round draft pick? The Eagles used to consider cornerback a premium position.