Gunn on One: Lane Johnson on his family's love for the Cowboys

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Trench warfare will be watched closely in this Eagles-Cowboys matchup. Recently I stepped to the line of scrimmage to face right tackle Lane Johnson for the latest Gunn on One. Lane talked about going back home, who’s the best right tackle in the game, and his upcoming one on one matchup.

Gunn: You’re from Texas, so what’s it like to have family and friends who want to see you do well, but will be just as happy if the Cowboys beat the Eagles?

Johnson: That’s all I’ve been dealing with for five years, so there will be a little less tickets this year, that’s all I gotta say (laughter). If they want to root for the Cowboys, I have a little less seats for them in the stadium that day.

Gunn: Are you the best right tackle in the game today?

Johnson: I feel like I am, not arrogantly, but I try to put good stuff on tape. I try to have that wow factor in games.

Gunn: You get to face a guy named DeMarcus Lawrence who currently leads the NFL in sacks with 11.5. That’s more than he’s had in his previous three seasons in the league combined. When you look at him on film right now what jumps out about the way he’s playing at such a high level?

Johnson: I see a guy that’s pretty similar to me, a hungry guy. One thing that I think that has improved with him is his playing strength, and his hands. He’s really good with his hands. He’s a lot better than what he has been in the past. He’s been striking guys that are leaning or punching, trying to put their hands in his chest. He’s really good at separating himself, getting distance, and chopping hands. I have to be keyed in on every play.

You can see my extended conversation with Lane Sunday on Eagles PreGame Live between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

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