The reason that Pro Football Focus gave as to why the Eagles fanbase should be optimistic entering this season is as follows:.

The Eagles have elite talent at quarterback, wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line.

The one glaring weakness was a 28th-ranked coverage unit. They reunited with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and two extremely talented cornerbacks in the draft, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. DeJean, in particular, should be an asset in the slot after Philadelphia ranked dead last in the NFL in slot coverage grade last year.

Philadelphia has an extremely strong roster, and their offseason work to fix the secondary should keep them in Super Bowl contention.

Quinyon Mitchell is projected to be one of the starting cornerbacks on the roster this season. Darius Slay is projected to be the other starting cornerback. James Bradberry is projected to be second on the depth chart at the cornerback position and the Philadelphia Eagles may trade him before the NFL trade deadline.

Cooper DeJean could be in the rotation as a rookie at the safety position, but he is listed as a backup for now. DeJean will also be useful on the special team unit for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles used their first two-round picks on defensive backs and they need to.

The defence was horrendous down the stretch last season and an improved secondary will help this football team out.