Chris Long and Patrick Robinson don't have many contracts ahead of them, and they knew what they were looking for when the Eagles showed interest. For both former first-round picks who signed with the Eagles this week, the opportunity available in Philadelphia is about another chance.
Long won the Super Bowl in New England last year. He was once the No. 2 overall pick. He has a ring and has earned fortunes in the NFL, so at 32, he was looking for the best football fit. The Eagles offered a scheme that fits his playing style, a defensive end rotation that has snaps to spare after Connor Barwin's release, and a chance to cement the reputation he's built over a nine-year career.