Philadelphia Eagles' Safety Kurt Coleman Poised For Playoff Coming-Out Party?

Asked which unknown players in this year's NFL Playoffs may shine this weekend, Senior NFL Writer Clark Judge had this to say about the Philadelphia Eagles' seventh-round pick:

JUDGE: I’ll take a flyer on Philadelphia safety Kurt Coleman, just because the rookie is in the right place at the right time. That would be the middle of the Eagles’ secondary, where it should be bombs away this weekend.

The Packers can’t run, so look for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to go after Philadelphia’s defensive backs—particularly whoever mans up at cornerback opposite Asante Samuel. Heck, he probably goes at Samuel, too, because he’s playing on one good leg.

The Eagles’ defense has been vulnerable since it lost linebacker Stewart Bradley, defensive end Brandon Graham and safety Nate Allen, and it’s Coleman who replaces Allen.

Philadelphia has trouble pressuring the passer, and Aaron Rodgers has success vs. the blitz. That should mean passes galore, with Rodgers trying to take advantage of a rookie like Coleman.

That should also mean Coleman has his chance to do…well, something…which puts him in position to make a name for himself.

BirdPhood: While Coleman played a decent game against the Minnesota Vikings, Rodgers and Co. will prove to be the ultimate test for the Eagles secondary.

If the secondary does its part Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles have a real shot at winning their wild-card game against the Packers.