Andrew Mukuba will look to shed njury-prone label in his 2nd season
Andrew Mukuba is already facing a pivotal season after a injury-shortened Eagles debut.
For Andrew Mukuba, the talent has never really been the question. Dating back to his days with the Texas Longhorns , he flashed the kind of instincts and versatility that made him immediately intriguing to the Philadelphia Eagles . He earned his reputation as a ballhawk, a big play waiting to happen.
He has never been viewed as the greatest tackler, but he covers well enough. He can hit, and when he's on the field, he plays with the type of range defensive coordinators covet in today's game. The issue, however, has been availability.
During his time in Austin, Mukuba struggled to stay healthy, and that unfortunate trend followed him into the NFL. What was supposed to be a promising first season in Philadelphia instead ended prematurely with a trip to injured reserve. It was unfortunate, as he had played well and received rave reviews in the process .
For a young player trying to carve out a role in a deep and competitive secondary, lost time is the one thing you can't afford. When development stalls, chemistry suffers. Opportunities become harder to come by.