Malcolm Jenkins may have selfish reasons for wanting the Eagles to draft a cornerback in the first round, but the veteran safety sees what most NFL observers see, and not just because he has an distinctive vantage point. “That’s been kind of one of the hot topics over the last couple of seasons is consistency at the corner position,” Jenkins said Monday, stating the obvious. “We’re asking them to do a lot. It’s a tough place to be at in this defense. And I know we’re searching for a true No. 1 corner to really hold up.” The Eagles haven’t had a legitimate No. 1 corner since Asante Samuel, but even he wouldn’t have been an ideal fit in Jim Schwartz’s scheme. Poor drafts and even worse free-agent signings – both expensive and from the bargain bin – have been the primary causes for this five-year-long dilemma. But the Eagles…
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