Redskins: LB Cole Holcomb shined bright despite defensive collapse in 32-27 loss to Eagles
Redskins rookie linebacker Cole Holcomb proved to be one of the few bright spots for an otherwise beleaguered defense in Sunday’s crushing loss to the Eagles.
The Washington Redskins failed miserably in their first test of the regular season by suffering a soul-crushing 32-27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
With the Redskins entering halftime holding a surprising 20-7 lead, they had a prime opportunity to steal a win from the favored Eagles. Unfortunately, both the offense and defense proved to be ineffective and unreliable down the stretch. The Redskins went on to be outscored 25-7 to close out the game.
While the final result was obviously not ideal for players and fans alike, one particular player on the Redskins defense stood out above the rest in terms of making a positive impact.
Rookie inside linebacker Cole Holcomb proved that he may be a legit member of a defense that will look to rebound after Sunday’s unimpressive performance. Able to use his speed and aggression to his advantage, he finished the game tied with a team-high 9 combined tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss. Only cornerback Quinton Dunbar was able to match Holcomb’s production in total tackles.
During the first half in particular, it became evident as to why the Redskins front office decided to move on from former inside linebacker Mason Foster at the start of training camp. Holcomb, along with Jon Bostic, seemed to excel in play recognition and diagnosis. This was key in holding down a potent Eagles offense early in the contest.
However, the second half proved to be another story. While Holcomb continued to display an ability to make plays from start to finish, the defense as a unit appeared to wear down as the game went on.
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