PHILADELPHIA − It's all connected.
The Eagles are trying to cover up a weakness at cornerback in Adoree Jackson. And while you're wondering if that's a harsh assessment, consider what Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said about Jackson's performance in the Eagles' 20-17 win over the Chiefs on Sept. 14:
"I thought it was improved," Fangio said as a comparison to the Cowboys game in the season opener on Sept. 4. "I thought he did some good things, and hopefully that will kickstart him into being a good corner for us." Buy Philadelphia Eagles tickets
Read the last part of that sentence again: "kickstart him into being a good corner for us."
Here's why Jackson was better against the Chiefs than he was against the Cowboys in Week 1: Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was on the field ag