'Dean has been delegated by coach Nick Sirianni and new defensive coordinator Sean Desai as the main communicator in the defensive huddle. Throughout training camp and the upcoming regular season, Dean will sport the ‘green dot’ on his helmet as he relays the play call from the coaching staff to the rest of his teammates.
This marks a massive transition for Dean, who logged just 34 defensive snaps during his rookie season.
'Jordan Davis, the team’s top pick last year and one of Dean’s former college teammates, explained Dean regaining his footing: “That’s the same ol’ Nakobe. That’s the Nakobe I know. Just seeing him take over the huddle and commanding the defense; he’s like the QB of the defense. Everything he says, we go by. It’s nothing new to me.'
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This marks a massive transition for Dean, who logged just 34 defensive snaps during his rookie season.
'Jordan Davis, the team’s top pick last year and one of Dean’s former college teammates, explained Dean regaining his footing: “That’s the same ol’ Nakobe. That’s the Nakobe I know. Just seeing him take over the huddle and commanding the defense; he’s like the QB of the defense. Everything he says, we go by. It’s nothing new to me.'
‘Commanding the defense’: Nakobe Dean is taking control for the Eagles
In his second year with the Eagles, Dean is stepping up in a big way even before the season starts.
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