Rodney McLeod’s tearful goodbye to the city of Philadelphia, concluded a six-year relationship that brought a Super Bowl championship to the City of Brotherly Love.
McLeod’s presence in coverage during Super Bowl LII and throughout his stint in Philly was not only a positive force on the field, but in the community as well. This raises the question:
Are the Eagles truly better off without Rodney McLeod?
The answer is far more complex than you may think.
On the Field
The Eagles secondary, surprisingly, was pretty solid last year when allowed to play to their strengths.