Even a second-team All-Pro nod is used as motivation for Eagles' RT Lane Johnson.
PHILADELPHIA - For those who don’t know, being named a second-team All-Pro is hardly an insult but it has fueled Lane Johnson, the Eagles’ future Hall of Fame right tackle.
Finishing as the runner-up to Detroit’s Penei Sewell, who is pretty good himself, was taken as an affront at the NovaCare Complex where a printout favorable to Johnson was stationed next to the 12th-year pro’s locker on Friday.Earlier that day Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni again sounded a familiar refrain inside the NovaCare Complex where Johnson is revered.
“I just got there and play, man, my only competition is Lane. That's how I see it,” Mailata said. “Try to be the best tackle on that field, and seeing Lane, every play makes me want to play harder. “... He's the best tackle in the league by far and no one can tell me otherwise. … I see the film. PFF don't know our scheme. They don't understand our scheme. If they did they'd realize how good , how truly he's number one.”“I always say that my competition,” said Mailata. “... I don't look at Trent film. I don't look at Penei's film. I look at Lane's film. I thank God every day, that's what I'm chasing.That’s how an honor can turn into a slight.
“Every time you have an opportunity to be around Lane and watch him play, I can't tell you how many times I'm watching the tape and I'm like, ‘Man, this guy is one of the best football players in the world. This guy is the best offensive lineman in the world.' Sirianni said. “Like.
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