Connor Barwin is number 11 on the list of top 15 impact players for next season for The Philadelphia Eagles. Barwin signed a 6 year $36 million contract this offseason. He will look to help revamp the Eagles defense, which struggled mightily last year. Barwins size alone gives him advantages against offensive lineman. If he can bounce back from a disappointing 2012 campaign, the Eagles will have gotten great value with his deal.
Connor Barwin has the ability to be a top sack leader in the NFL. Two years ago, in 2011, he recored 11.5 sacks. Barwin also recorded 36 tackles and was set for a huge pay day following the season. He declined a long term offer from the Texans and decided to play out 2012. Last season, was a disaster for Connor Barwin as he only posted 3 sacks and 34 tackles. A season this bad makes critics wonder why the Eagles decided to give him so much money, and if he will pay off.
With the facts of Barwin now established, its time to talk why he will be important to the Eagles next season. His season in 2011 alone makes him worth the money that he received. 11.5 sacks is something the Birds desperately need right now, and if he can play that way this year, then he will be considered a steal. The Eagles struggled all season long to get to the quarterback, and Barwin will indeed improve their stats.
The Eagles defense will now be ran by Billy Davis, and he is switching it a to 4-3. This is certainly an exciting move, and should benefit the team. This is exactly why Connor Barwin was brought in. He will get a chance to play outside linebacker, and use his size and speed to get sacks. He fits in perfectly with how the new defense is set up, and should pay dividends right off the bat.
Connor Barwin is going to be a top impact player for the Eagles next season for a few reasons. He is in an ideal fit as terms of schemes, and will be playing his natural position. Also, he is primed to bounce back and post similar numbers to 2011. Barwin is freakishly athletic, and that fact alone makes him dangerous. Look for him to be a top sack leader on this team next year and help make the Eagles defense a dominant force.
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