Daily News | ‘He is the best right tackle in the world’: Eagles’ Lane Johnson is full of confidence, strength heading into Year 10
On the cusp of entering his 10th NFL season, accomplished Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson still feels like his best days are ahead.
“I’m definitely a lot bigger and stronger than what I was during the Super Bowl year,” Johnson said. “I feel like my best football is coming. At this age [32], the next two years will be [my] prime. It’s just different. Whatever I might’ve lost in speed, I’ve made up in power as I’ve gotten older.Eagles roster projection 2.0: Some surprise cuts, plus a training camp darling
“Lane to me is one of the best tackles in the world,” coach Nick Sirianni said Sunday evening. “He is the best right tackle in the world. To be able to say that about a guy on my roster, it’s a cool thing to have. Everyone recognizes what type of player he is. To be able to have that with your tackle is just a huge advantage for an offense. You know Lane Johnson has it taken care of on the right side, you don’t have to help him out.
Johnson serves as an anchor for the offensive line. He and center Jason Kelce represent two of the longest-tenured players on the team. With Johnson cemented at tackle, he’s joined on the right side by guard Isaac Seumalo, who is attempting to“Nothing has surprised me about Isaac,” Johnson said. “I’ve seen him for the past seven years; he’s one of the more talented guys that’s probably ever been here, as far as a guy who’s played every position.