Howie Roseman, the director general of the Eagles of Philadelphia, still thinks of a step ahead.
This is why reports say that so many teams are nervous to work with him. His methods may not always resonate with everyone, but something that you cannot deny is his success.
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This feeling came earlier this offseason when the Eagles surprisingly exchanged the security of the CJ Gardner-Johnson stars in Houston Texans after being a major contributor in the Super Bowl championship race in Philly.
Despite his excellent game, Gardner-Johnson justified his concerns about his character and unpredictability. The 27 -year -old would have cost $ 20 million in the next two seasons, and his frequent history of penalties and anti -owned fines has been considered not worth the risk.
What Roseman had in her sleeve was to find her replacement a few weeks later in the NFL recovery. Philadelphia has passed his second round choice on the defensive back of Texas Longhorns Andrew Mukuba, who has all the programs to be a major impact as soon as he will have the opportunity.
Mike McClay of ESPN Think that Mukuba has a “real blow” to fill the shoes of Garner-Johnson this season. Although he will have to beat Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown for a starting place, his veteran university experience should have him fully prepared for the challenge.
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Mukuba was outside three -year competitions in Clemson, winning the prize for the defensive recruit of the year as the first year and being a winner of the ALC each season.
Before 2024, Mukuba was transferred to Texas where he had a season in small groups in the dry. He established heights in career in the plated (69), the interceptions (5) and the deviations of passes (7) on the way to anchor the defense of the Longhorns during their CFP semi-finals.
“The four -year -old starter who plays the match with the instinct and the conscience of a player who saw a lot of football”, ” The NFL project analyst launches Zierlein written during the combine harvester.
“… Mukuba has the character, physics and game instincts that will attract NFL teams as a future starter.”
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The faithful of Philly could see Mukuba quickly transform into a starter and fill the void left by the all-career-Johnson in an important way.
Some already compare the new Eagles safety to one of the best in the game. Mukuba received the nickname, the “Next Honey Badger” In tribute to All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu for his elite skills and her relentless attitude.
If Mukuba is up to this comparison? Roseman will call check again and the rich secondary of Eagles will be enriched.
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The Eagles trade could mean “Next Honey Badger” in Philadelphia appeared for the first time on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
