With a new secondary and some new pieces at linebacker and no question a new air of confidence, the Eagles defense prepares for its first real challenge and, with that, an understanding of just where it stands as the 2015 regular season begins.
"We know Atlanta has a powerful offense and has some great players," cornerback Nolan Carroll said. "This is a chance to find out about what we are. It was a good preseason. We did a lot of good things. The regular season is totally different, though. This is where you really find out what you have.