Exactly three months from today, the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft will take place with the Philadelphia Eagles holding the 24th overall pick after reaching the postseason for the eighth time in 11 seasons under head coach Andy Reid. After a 34-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild-Card round, the Eagles know there are plenty of areas that need improvement this offseason, beginning with the defense.
Philadelphia knew entering the 2009 season the type of adjustment they would have to make on defense.
Not only did they part ways with safety Brian Dawkins--a rare leader who was the heart and soul of the defense--but they suffered [...]
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