There is no greater indication of Doug Pederson’s core philosophy of winning football than what happened in some of the moves the Eagles have made in this offseason. Certainly, yes, the overarching commitment at quarterback is huge, and Pederson clearly values being strong there one through three on the depth chart. Look more closely and you’ll see where the Eagles have dug deep to have success.
Coming to terms with defensive tackle Fletcher Cox represents an ultra-important short-term and long-term move for the Eagles in many ways. He’s yet another core player the team has locked up with a new contract and he gives the defensive line an All-Pro presence who is capable of controlling games.