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It’s been almost seven seasons since Carlos Emmons last played for the Eagles. Since then, the Eagles have been unable to find a strong-side linebacker who could cover a tight end as well as he did. The Eagles may have found their solution in Ernie Sims, the Detroit linebacker they traded for Monday in a three-team swap. In 17 games last season, the Eagles’ defense surrendered 107 catches for 1,118 yards and nine touchdowns to opposing tight ends. “I just feel like covering tight ends – that’s where I use my speed,” Sims said Tuesday at the NovaCare Complex. “That’s the name of my game, is speed. I definitely feel like there are not a lot of tight ends that can run away from me.” That’s …

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Eagles’ new linebacker could slow opposing tight ends

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