There is a phrase that every NFL coach attempts to pound into his players’ brains. You heard it on a number of occasions while walking around the Eagles’ locker room in the wake of their 34-24 win over the Redskins. Nigel Bradham said it. Najee Goode said it. Brandon Graham said it.
Next man up.
At the start of the season, one of the pivotal questions about this Eagles roster involved its depth. In a sport with the physical toll of football, the ability to overcome injuries is a pertinent issue for every team. For the Eagles, though, the question burned even hotter.