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Do you mean the positions in general? Or one specific player at each of those positions for #24?
You mean trading up from #55 to get a S or LB and still using #37?
For # 24 they have specific players in mind. The guy (singular) they really like at DE they don't expect to drop. They guys (plural) at CB they expect to be there. I truely think they go CB in the first from what I could tell.Yes, I was talking ablut trading up from 55 in to maybe the mid-40s . They will use the 37 pick.Good work by you DH.
A few questions though:
Do you mean the positions in general? Or one specific player at each of those positions for #24?You mean trading up from #55 to get a S or LB and still using #37?
Thought about that too. I can see McCoy dropping to the 2nd. Regardless, McNabb got ran out of town by the FO cause of the Kolb pick, now if they take another QB in the 2nd...( puts Redskins jersey on )..lets roll
When you say CB are we talking Earl Thomas type CB or Kyle Wilson type?For # 24 they have specific players in mind. The guy (singular) they really like at DE they don't expect to drop. They guys (plural) at CB they expect to be there. I truely think they go CB in the first from what I could tell.Yes, I was talking ablut trading up from 55 in to maybe the mid-40s . They will use the 37 pick.Good work by you DH.
A few questions though:
Do you mean the positions in general? Or one specific player at each of those positions for #24?You mean trading up from #55 to get a S or LB and still using #37?
holy moly if we go qb in round 2 then they must feel a little better about the lb's and safety situation than I do. And absolutely agree that if we draft McCoy/I can't even type his name, the Kolb thing is going to be even crazier with that added to the mix.
Thanks for the insight DH. I know that we would all like more information, but it is nice to get an understanding as to what they are thinking and looking at. It shouldn't surprise us that they are looking at CB, because I think that was a given and helped in the trading of Brown.
Tebow in the second seems like a wasted pick to me. I would much rather see DE like Wootten taken. Probably would have to move up to get K Wilson don't you think?
Thanks DH.I'm rather confident now that they'll (rightly) go CB. I expect Kyle Wilson, who is a Rutgers-area product, so that local area feel for him will do well for him and the area. I hope they don't get Tebow as that's a waste if they go there in Round 2. I do want to see them get a QB, but Skelton on Day 3 makes much more sense. They need more LB help on Day 2.Deranged Hermit said:
I would be very content with thatI would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two rounds
That would be quite the haul. They could pick 4 QB's after that and I wouldn't care.I would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two rounds
I would be very content with thatI would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two rounds
Exactly. I know Andy has a good draft track record (Sporting News gave him a B grade and put him 10th among current war rooms based on the last 5 years), and that he'll take BPA and stick to his board. But just once it would be awesome to see the best players on his board also fit immediate needs that we layman can all identify. I just look at our roster and don't see how we can't come away with at least two linebackers that will compete for playing time immediately, and a safety/CB that can be at least a part of nickel/dime packages.That would be quite the haul. They could pick 4 QB's after that and I wouldn't care.I would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two rounds
In all this talk about CB and LB (completely justified BTW) not much is being said about upfront. Other than Cole this team has absoutely no passrush which leads me to beleive that this is taking at least two years to fix on the defensive side. Upfront is where it all starts IMO. I also think Samuel has started to play himseld into a doghouse he may not get out from under. Which is ridicolous considering he was brought in to create turnovers (which he does)I would be very content with thatI would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two roundsExactly. I know Andy has a good draft track record (Sporting News gave him a B grade and put him 10th among current war rooms based on the last 5 years), and that he'll take BPA and stick to his board. But just once it would be awesome to see the best players on his board also fit immediate needs that we layman can all identify. I just look at our roster and don't see how we can't come away with at least two linebackers that will compete for playing time immediately, and a safety/CB that can be at least a part of nickel/dime packages.That would be quite the haul. They could pick 4 QB's after that and I wouldn't care.I would love to see them come away with Wilson, Weatherspoon and N. Allen in the first two rounds
No doubt. I would have zero problem with them taking a 4-3 DE early either. But just based on what DH was saying, and where the prospects seem to be slotting, it doesn't seem like there are any obvious fits where we're drafting that wouldn't be seen as a reach. Now to be clear, if the Eagles feel really good about a guy, I don't care about them "reaching" but just based on the layman's view of the draft, it's hard to see what DE they would take that would be enticing. I'm not a Dunlap fan, and I think Graham goes to a 3-4 team more likely.Gold Standard said:
Having never seen Tapp play, Ray Didinger (who is honestly the only opinion on WIP I trust) compared him to an N.D. Kalu. Ehhh. I'm all for dialing up schemes to get to the QB like JJ used to do, but in the end, you have to have the horses up front to get there.
Ray Diddy also LOVED Cade McNown.
And also wanted Justin McCareins over TO. I love the guy but his player evaluation skills are lacking.
Would Everson Griffen be a reach? I've seen mock drafts where he goes to Philly.Pierre-Paul might slip enough for a minor trade up, like Maclin last year.
All a very good read, thanks.
This is what has me most intrigued, moving up to grab Eric Berry. I wonder what they'd have to give to get a all-around stud like him. I still feel (hope?) more like the Tebow talk is rumor spread by the Birds as speculated, but like he said, with Reid you never know.. 
yeah, I think he is just an eagles blogger. No insider info and I'm not sure if he is tuned in or full of shizz. Interesting stuff he brings up regardless.Who is Tommy Lawlor and why does he keep getting referenced like he's an Eagles insider?just curious, I never heard of the guy till a couple months ago.
He's a guy who posts in-depth analysis of Eagles games during the season, writes articles for scoutsnotebook, has an Eagles blog and writes for philadelphiaeagles.com. I think he's worked with some scouts to receive some scout training. He has some sources on the inside as well. I've been following him for a little while and the reason I like him is that he will tell you if he doesn't know something or if he's confident about something. When he's confident, he's usually spot on. Like all reports, take it all with a grain of salt but a much smaller grain than some other "reporters."Who is Tommy Lawlor and why does he keep getting referenced like he's an Eagles insider?
I dunno who he is, but he knows stuff about CB. Just sayin'......Who is Tommy Lawlor and why does he keep getting referenced like he's an Eagles insider?just curious, I never heard of the guy till a couple months ago.
This is kind of interesting although clearly just speculation - I imagine he wouldn't be cheap, though. Another guy I wonder if there might be some way to work a deal for is Shawne Merriman. The Chargers look like they are ready to move on without him, but I'm guessing he still wouldn't be that cheap either. Of course there's some question if he'd be the same player as he was before the injuries last year, and he carries a lot of other baggage as well.All things considered I think it's probably better to keep the picks unless the right deal comes along.
To be fair its not like Reid didn't try to give McNabb weapons, I mean they invested just as much in Pinkston and Mitchell as they did in Jackson and Maclin.
lmao thats just sadMcNabb had Pinkston, Na Brown, Freddie MitchellKolb is going to have Jackson, Maclin, Avant
Duly noted.I dunno who he is, but he knows stuff about CB. Just sayin'......Who is Tommy Lawlor and why does he keep getting referenced like he's an Eagles insider?
Interesting concept. Pondering for a moment what it would mean if the Eagles added:#1. CB Kyle Wilson#2a. S Nate Allen#2b. DE Corey Wooten#3a. Trade to KC for JohnsonThat would certainly infuse this defense with some playmakers.
I would like Derrick Johnson, the guy is talented (15th overall pick in 2005) and makes plays when in, not sure what happened between him and the new KC coach, but he was in the doghouse from the beginning.
Uh, NO. Would rather have Baskett.
I second that emotion.
I hope not - they have several returners - DeSean, Maclin, Macho Harris, Hobbs.... and while they have but 4 WRs on the roster I believe, I don't see the value of taking on Ginn and his big contract. It'd be better to draft someone.
Why risk the health of Jackson or Maclin? I admit to not knowing Ginn's contract numbers, however.
i agree. i see no reason for desean to return more than a handful of punts this year. put him back there like they did with westbrook, when its desperation time. if ginn can return punts to save wear and tear on jackson and maclin, i'm all for it.
As someone who has seen almost 30 years of Eagles football, never have I seen a skill player in Midnight green as electric as DJax. Every time he touches the ball, I feel he can score. I want him catching punts and giving opponents special teams nightmares for a long time.
I agree. I never understood why people want to take Djax off punt returns. He's the best punt returner in the league! It's a chance to put the ball in Jackson's hands? Is the injury risk really so much greater than any other play?
