Why I'm not worried about Haason Reddick

    Haason Reddick has been traded to the Jets for a conditional 2026 third round pick. If Reddick earns at least 10 sacks and plays 67.5 percent of the playing time, it will become a second round pick. (source)                  This is really a bizarre trade, as everyone thought Philadelphia would be able to get more for the two time pro bowler. Why didn't the Eagles go for anything in return.          However, I'm not worried, and you shouldn't be either.                                           

    First is Reddick's age. Reddick will be 30 by the start of next season, making him a risky investment. There is no doubt that he is still good, but anything more than a one year deal could be a big mistake. Reddick also was showing signs of decline. Last year, during the Eagles disastrous slide, he had only 2.5 sacks over the final six games. He had started with 8.5, and his personal slump didn't help a struggling defense. 

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   Second, is that Philadelphia kind of already replaced him. Bringing in a younger edge rusher in Bryce Huff was a good move. It's just rinse and repeat as Huff is a younger version of Reddick. 

Huff is Reddick's replacement

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   Third, the draft is coming up. Although the most pressing needs are in the secondary, they could use a late round pick on a defensive end. 

   By no means am I saying that I won't miss Reddick. Having Reddick, Huff, Josh Sweat and Brandom Graham charging quarterbacks would be so fun to watch. I am saying that it won't be as bad as it seems. They have capable edge rushers who will do a lot of damage. This could also be a stellar  breakout year for Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. They played well last year, but this season could make them stars.  

    Honestly, I would only be worried if I my team was in the AFC, because the Jets defense is admittedly scary. Adding Reddick definitely helps their case. 

    It's a brand new season. Even without Reddick, this Eagles defense is a legitimate threat in the playoffs.

The first photo was taken from a Bleeding Green Nation article. Photo taken by Mitchel Leff/Getty Images. 

The second photo was taken from a Bleeding Green Nation article. Photo taken by Cooper Neill/Getty Images. 

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