The Philadelphia Eagles' defense has hit a roadblock with the unexpected retirement of veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith.
Smith's departure has left a significant void, with the remaining edge rushers - Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari, and Patrick Johnson - combining for just eight quarterback hits and one sack all season.
Ross Tucker urges the Eagles to look inward, backing a rookie linebacker as the surprising fix for their edge rush woes.
Tucker, a former NFL player and analyst, delivered a blunt assessment on the WIP Midday Show, dismissing hopes of a superstar savior arriving via trade.
Author's summary: Ross Tucker suggests Eagles look inward to fix edge rush woes.