Eagles coach delivers harsh truth about Jalen Carter’s maturity, challenges his leadership
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PHILADELPHIA —Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio never minces his words.
The long-time coach doesn’t protect the feelings of his players. He just tells the truth, whether you like it or not.
Fangio’s defense almost crumbled during the Eagles’ Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys because star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected before the first snap for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott.
The defense rebounded in the second half and pitched a shutout, but it doesn’t change the fact that Carter put the Eagles in a bad position.
“Well, to be considered a leader, actions speak louder than words,” Fangio said on Tuesday about Carter’s maturity and leadership. “And he’s got to speak with his actions.”
The NFL announced Tuesday it had fined Carter $57,222 and suspended Carter one game, which he served by being disqualified before playing a down against the Cowboys.
The Eagles are lucky that Carter will be able to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Last season, the All-Pro defensive tackle became one of the best defensive players in the NFL.
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