Jordan Matthews faced some pretty good defensive backs during his rookie season in the NFL, but he says it’s a new teammate that’s made the biggest impression on him.
Matthews said that when the Eagles played the Seahawks last year, Maxwell was “easily” the best cornerback he faced.
“I know, for me, he’s been kicking my butt out here, it’s great to be able to compete against him,” Matthews told CSNPhilly.com. “Last year, if anybody asked me who was the hardest corner I went against, easily, easily 41 from the Seahawks. And then I turn on my TV and he’s on my team. It doesn’t get much better than that when it comes to competition.”
It’s not Richard Sherman, but Maxwell’s style of play has strengthened the Eagles defense, while weakening the Seahawks just a tad.