Vic Fangio's belief in the team's offseason signing has paid dividends.
PHILADELPHIA – General manager Howie Roseman and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had two different visions on emerging linebacker Zack Baun.
“When I evaluate players there’s no check box, things you check off, you just watch the tape, watch the movement patterns, watch the player play,” said Fangio. “Howie brought him up to me first, but he had a vision for him as a backup outside linebacker, special teams’ demon. After I watched it, I said, no, I think he’s an inside linebacker and luckily it hit.”
“It means a lot,” said Baun. “He had full trust in me and my abilities. I think that really helped me with my transition as well. Everybody wants to be wanted, and everyone wants for someone to have a vision for them and a plan, and he definitely had one and it feels good.” He leads the team in tackles with 87 and three forced fumbles, including two in the Eagles’ 34-6 blasting of the Dallas Cowboys. Baun has also contributed five tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception. His play could land him in the Pro Bowl unless the Eagles are playing in February for a bigger prize.
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