Casey Matthews benched

ubigred · Sep 28, 2011

Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo foreshadowed it in a conversation with a few reporters Monday, and today it became official: Brian Rolle said he is the neew starting WIL linebacker for the Eagles, ahead of fellow rookie Casey Matthews.

Matthews was moved from the middle to WIL last week. He promptly bit way too hard on play action and gave up a 40-yard touchdown pass to the Giants' Brandon Jacobs.

"It's not really that much of a challenge," Rolle, a sixth-round pick from Ohio State, said as he headed out to practice. "I've been playing that position all of camp, and (practicing there through) the first couple of games, as well. It's just a matter of being in there with the 1s now and going out and taking care of business."

Rolle has played most often in nickel and dime packages through the first three weeks. He set up a Trent Cole sack of Eli Manning last Sunday.

"I feel like I'm a guy that is athletic. I'm physical, a good linebacker that knows the game very well and plays hard. I'm not saying that Casey didn't -- Casey's a great player as well. I guess the coaches just felt the need for a new body in ther, somebody that may bring a little more excitement, maybe," he said.

Also, Nate Allen, who replaced Kurt Coleman when Coleman missed a tackle on Victor Cruz's 74-yard touchdown, will remain in that safety role.

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Underperformed and not physical enough. Looked like a fool when Jacobs ran right by him for a touchdown.

vinsensual · Sep 29, 2011

he was overwhelmed running MLB much like Kareem jackson and they should've started Chaney at his spot with Casey at will. Luckily not every dc is like Frank bush and they're doing something about it before he costs them their season.

Philly should look to add Curry from SEA but I think he wants to play for the panthers.

SamFisher · Sep 29, 2011

He should take whatever his brother is taking.

Lil Pun · Sep 29, 2011

I saw this coming before the season even started. Linebacker is a position that the Eagles have never valued under Reid's watch and it has cost them 2 games this season already.

ubigred · Sep 29, 2011

SamFisher said: ↑

He should take whatever his brother is taking.
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Agree. On that note Cushing needs to get back to over training.

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