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    Eagles DC Vic Fangio was brutally honest when discussing Bryce Huff’s limited role in Week 1

    By Glenn Erby,

    2024-09-11

    The Eagles signed Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million deal in free agency, hoping to transform the former Jets pass rusher into a younger, more explosive version of Haason Reddick.

    Huff was a nonfactor in game one, playing fewer snaps than Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, and Nolan Smith. During his Wednesday press conference, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio again offered some tough love and made it clear that Huff would see more significant snaps until he started to separate himself.

    Huff has increased his sack production in seasons, jumping from 3.5 sacks in 2022 to 10.0 this past season.

    Still, Huff has been known as more of a situational pass rusher than a true defensive end or SAM linebacker. Last season, he played in just 42 percent of the Jets’ defensive snaps, as he was used solely in pass-rushing situations.

    It’s only one game, and this situation and his ability to mesh with Fangio will be something to watch.

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    David Revs
    09-12
    As an Eagles fan I think we made some stupid moves this year. Paying all that money to an edge rusher that doesn't play nearly enough snaps was dumb. Trading a dominate proven edge rusher in Reddick for a 3rd round pick and then turning around and giving a 3rd rounder for someone that hasn't proven anything in Dotson. Teams get proven stars for 3rd rounders
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