In the past few months, has gone from to nucleus player for the .Among inside linebackers, Kendricks' new contract places him behind players such as , and .To hear defensive leader tell it, Kendricks will soon be mentioned with that exclusive company."He still has a ways to go, he can still get much better. He knows that," Ryans said, via CSN Philly. "The sky is the limit for Mychal, but I think before it's said and done, he could be the ."Kendricks has joined and as the only players to record at least eight sacks, three interceptions and five forced fumbles over the past two seasons. Despite mi sing four games last year, he placed near the top of all inside linebackers in quarterback hits and hurries.The surrendered just 59 receptions and one touchdown to opposing tight ends in 2014. The key was Kendricks' 0.43 yards Ghana Jersey per coverage snap, the among off-the-ball linebackers, per Pro Football Focus.Although Kendricks lacks prototypical size, his rare closing speed and quickne s are ideally suited to counter the changes in offense over the past half-decade."With all of the that are out there, you need speed and athleticism," defensive coordinator Billy Davis explained, via the Philadelphia Daily News. "In the old days, especially in a 3-4, we used to find big guys like the Levon Kirklands, who could butt heads with a guard. But you don't need that quite as much anymore. At least in our style we don't need that."Kendricks is a three-down linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range. The 2011 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year led his position in the 40-yard dash (4.47), vertical jump (39.5") and broad jump (10 feet, 7 inches) at the 2012 NFL ."Mychal is the most explosive guy on this team and one of the most explosive athletes in the entire league," raved linebackers coach Rick Minter. "His ability to rush, cover, pre s the run, run guys down. ... With the game becoming more and more a space game, you're glad you have a guy like him because DeMeco can't do some of those things athletically."In Kendricks, Ryans and , the boast an inside linebacker trio that can compete with any in the NFL.The latest Podcast and gives its winners and losers from Week 2 of the preseason. Poland Jersey