Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Inside The Tape With Greg Cosell: Jaelan Phillips "A True Big-Time D-End With Everything You Want."
Nov 12, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran football analyst renowned for his film breakdowns, joins the discussion to dive into the Eagles' defense. He highlights the strategic zone-heavy coverage and the impact of newcomer Jaelan Phillips, whose size and explosiveness transformed the pass rush. Cosell analyzes players like Jalen Carter and N'Kobe Dean, revealing their contributions to the defense’s performance. He also breaks down how these elements pressured Packers' quarterback Jordan Love, showcasing Phillips' skills as a true edge defender making waves on the field.
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Zone-Heavy, Four-Man Rush Worked
- The Eagles played far more zone and two-high safety structures and rushed mainly with four down linemen in this game.
- That approach relied on coverage to create sacks rather than frequent blitzing or heavy sim pressures.
Let Coverage Generate Pressure
- Trust your scheme: rely on coverage and situational four-man rushes rather than forcing blitzes.
- Use rotational pressure and stunts with the front four to create collapse without high blitz rates.
Phillips Changed The Front-Four Dynamic
- Jalen Phillips immediately transformed the Eagles' pass rush with size, length and speed.
- He played nearly 80% of snaps and allowed Vic to trust a four-man rush plan more than before.