Eagles CB Ronald Darby Responds To Criticism
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Ronald Darby had his worst game as an Eagle on Sunday.
The Eagles won the game, 34-29 vs. the Giants, but Eli Manning threw for 434 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
Darby, 23, did come up with the key interception and return, helping turn the game around the in the second quarter. But after that, Darby was consistently beaten in coverage. According to PhillyVoice.com's Jimmy Kempski, Darby allowed 139 receiving yards on the day.
Darby received criticism for his play and took to Twitter to respond.
94WIP's Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie argued over which Eagles cornerback is better -- Darby or Jalen Mills. Most fans went with Darby, but it's close.
After dislocating his ankle in Week 1, Darby has 26 tackles and two interceptions in five games. He has seven passes defended in six games this season.
Pro Football Focus ranks Darby 70th in coverage among the 74 cornerbacks that have played at least 50-percent of snaps since Week 11, when Darby return from an ankle injury.
