The question only comes up if Hicks goes down during the season. If Bradham were to suffer an injury, Kendricks could replace him with little adjustment required. But because of Hicks' role, the Eagles would need to determine if Bradham can play "MIKE" linebacker, and if they don't want that move, who else can do it. Goode and Joe Walker are the other top candidates on the roster. The Eagles kept Stephen Tulloch active throughout last season as a reserve even though he didn't have special-teams responsibilities because he would have been needed at middle linebacker if Hicks was out.