Jalen Mills embracing switch to the safety position in Eagles new hybrid-secondary

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills excited for responsibilities that come with the move to safety

In an effort to finally eliminate the countless deep balls and crippling big plays, the Philadelphia Eagles reconstructed their secondary.

Ronald Darby and Malcolm Jenkins have moved on, while K’Von Wallace, Will Parks, Nickel Robey-Coleman, and Darius Slay have joined the team.

The Eagles are utilizing a more hybrid, positionless secondary and former safety and Jalen Mills is spearheading the change.

While chatting with The Eagles Insider, Dave Spadaro, Mills admitted that he was “excited” for the position switch, while embracing his newfound “responsibilities.”

“I’ll do whatever for the win,” Mills said. “I embrace the responsibilities.”

“It’s a new position. It’s a new field and it’s going to be new energy,” Mills said.

With Parks and Wallace in the fold now, Mills could see more time playing in the slot, or with his new positionless approach, you could see one of the other safeties in the box, while the former cornerback flashes his versatility and chases a tight end or bigger slot receiver around.

The possibilities are endless and Mills sounds prepared for the ride.

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Jalen Mills named the one Eagles player who’ll be hurt the most by a lost offseason

Jalen Mills named the one Eagles player who’ll be hurt the most by a lost offseason

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The NFL offseason will take on a virtual format this spring as the nation attempts to adjust to life amid the coronavirus.

With the 2020 NFL draft approaching and no offseason workout programs, a lot of players around the league are going to be playing from behind when things finally reconvene.

ESPN.com took a look at which player from all 32 NFL teams would have the biggest adjustment and new hybrid safety, Jalen Mills was the Eagles pick.

The Eagles re-signed Mills this offseason with the intention of moving him to safety, where he’s expected to take over for Malcolm Jenkins. Mills knows Jim Schwartz’s scheme well but hasn’t played safety since college. Extended training at the position this offseason would greatly benefit both Mills and the defense overall. There could be some real growing pains if he has to just dive right in. — Tim McManus

The Eagles newest positionless player, Mills is a favorite of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and will likely have a minimal issue with returning to the position he played in college.

Most of Mills’ struggles will likely come when he’s matched up in the slot or jumping a route from his safety position that could lead to a huge play over the top.

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