Vic Fangio on the early-season struggles of Bryce Huff originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
It has been just two games but Bryce Huff’s Eagles career has gotten off to a rough start.
A really rough start.
For now, though, the Eagles are sticking with him.
“Yeah, he’s still going to be the starter,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said.“But we’re mixing those guys in, as I know you know. And we’ll continue to do that.”
The 26-year-old Huff has played 62 snaps through two games. He has been getting picked on in the run game and hasn’t really generated any pressure as a pass rusher.
The only stat next to his name is one assist on a tackle in Week 1.
What has Fangio seen from Huff?
“He’s still learning how to play the total game and not just rush situations,” Fangio said. “But he’s working hard at it and we’re going to stick with him.”
During his four seasons with the Jets, Huff started just seven total games and was mostly used as a third-down specialist. He would come on the field and rush the passer. His role with the Eagles — after signing a three-year, $51 million deal this offseason — is different.
Because of the investment, the Eagles projected Huff into a starting role, which means learning to play against the run. While Huff has always claimed he was confident he could do it, Fangio has been honest about the learning curve.
Early in trading camp, Fangio gave a blunt assessment of where Huff was as a full-time player.
“Well, I think everybody thought he could, and knowing that the floor was just rush downs,” Fangio said on July 25. “But he’s taken the challenge on very well, and I do think he has the talent to do what we want him to do. It’s just he’s got get familiar with doing it. So, it will be a work in progress. Does he look like he can do it today? No. I do think eventually he will.”
Based on the tape Huff has put out in the first two weeks, he’s not quite there, which puts the Eagles in a difficult…
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Publish date : 2024-09-20 11:00:00
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