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"He's worked hard," Reid said of Fokou. "Even when Chris was healthy, he worked in there during practice."
No, I'm not trying to hype Eagles special team and backup linebacker Moise Fokou, but it will be his debut trying to cover the best tight end in football.
After being drafted in the seventh round out of Georgia, Fokou had no chance making the team, but he impressed Andy Reid and Co. enough to earn a roster spot.
"They'll say 'this is a rookie, this a young guy, let's see what he has,'" said Fokou. "I'm up to that challenge. They're going to find out on Sunday.
With starting strongside linebacker Chris Gocong out with a hamstring injury, Fokou was told that he would start.
The Cowboys will look for him and run right at the 233 pound Fokou, but it looks like Moise is embracing his chance to start and will be ready for his opportunity.
"Moise is one of the first in and last to leave," Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said. "He's done a heck of a job preparing himself for this challenge."
Well, we will find out Sunday if this kid can play well because he will be a major factor in this game: positively or negatively.
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