People talk about Carson Wentz being ready Week One. But there should be much more focus on linebacker Jordan Hicks coming back from a torn achilles tendon last October.
“I’ve definitely gotten stronger,” Hicks told me. “My goal was to get stronger and faster.”
With linebacker Mychal Kendricks released and Nigel Bradham suspended for the opener against the Falcons on Sept. 6, Hicks will be a critical piece to the Eagles defense. He must stay healthy all year. Without Hicks this season, the Eagles will be in trouble.
