Eagles Were Very Fortunate To Have Fletcher Cox Fall To 12
BREAKING NEWS, Eagles Draft, News, NFLDraft Friday, April 27th, 2012
The Eagles were very fortunate last night with Fletcher Cox falling to the 11th position in the first round and they did a nice job of moving up to get him. I went into the draft believing there was no way they were going to be able to move up and get him.
The Eagles knew it was time to move when the Kansas City Chiefs shocked everybody by taking a huge risk at number 12 when they drafted workout warrior Dontari Poe. He was amazing at the Combine, but was awful during his college career in the mediocre Conference USA.
Cox on the other hand, played passionately during his college career and became a dominant player in the tough Southeastern Conference against the likes of Alabama and LSU.
I believe he’s going to be a tremendous addition to their football team. He can play both the defensive tackle and the defensive end position, plus he gets off on the football.
Cox plays as hard as Trent Cole and Jason Babin, but he’s much bigger at 6’5″ 295 pounds. I like the thought of the Birds getting a very good player who has size. I would like to see them get bigger over time.
I’ve got to give it to Jim Washburn, he demands that his defensive linemen give him what they’ve got and those are the only types of players that he wants to line up for him. Now he’s got a defensive tackle, who gets off the ball like his ends.
You’ve got to give Andy Reid and Howie Roseman credit for a doing a nice job of being aggressive when the opportunity came about they pounced.
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I am so happy. Honestly guys- this D line is crazy. With Cox in your face it will be hard to throw balls- there i said what we all were thinking.
For those of you wanting to draft a running back in the second or third rounds…STOP. The Eagles are set with Shady and they are very high on his back up who they drafted last year. Shady is an every down back. Would be stupid to draft an RB this early with other positions of need to fill. Also, for all you Fleener lovers, we already have a TE that can be very productive in Celek. Its not his fault that Vick has struggled to get the ball to him the last year and a half. That is a Vick issue, not a Celek issue. Plus the Eagles do not run a lot of 2 TE sets. We are better off getting a better redzone target at WR like a Reuben Randle. Maclin would be better suited in the slot as well. The Eagles need to address linebacker and safety, as well as depth on the O-line since we lose multiple players there nearly every year. We need another physical LB and safety.
I want nothing to do with Boykin. He is too small and will get beat on the regular by Nicks and Dez/Austin. a 5-8 corner against those guys…no thanks..
I also want the Birds to stay away from Vinny Curry. Never was on this guys bandwagon…he is the perfect prototype DE that Reid likes which ends up failing on an NFL level…We need size on the Dline…not high motor fast balls
Adding Cox to what we added last year in size with Jenkins and still having Dixon is going in the right direction.
And I think Phillip Hunt will be a nice factor this year. This guy has bulked up by any reports i’ve read…graham better have been in the weight room night and day or he could easily never get on the field with the rotation in front of him.
If Jenkins is gone I would rather have Trumaine Johnson or Josh Robinson over Boykin.
I’m hoping we land Jenkins though…I don’t know what it would take to trade up a few spots..im guessing our 1st second and our 3rd for an earlier second and a 4th in return.
Alshon Jeffrey is still on the board too. I wouldn’t count him out.
Alshon Jeffrey is FAT.
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Thoughts on draft last night.
No Miami, Florida, or Florida State players selected.
7 DE taken and was lead to believe DE was weak and DT strong where only 3 DT taken.
3 Big 12 QB taken when Big 12 QB are not succeeding in the NFL
Howie Roseman telling everyone the Eagles would select best player available and then not doing that and target and trade for a specific player.
I think this was a solid pick. they didn’t really give up all that much to get him and he will help immediately starter or not.
E0S – they targeted the BPA that they had on the their board, I assume. I wouldnt say that they were feeding us a line.
Boykin would be a slot guy that can help with KR. there might be better options out there, but they need help at CB and Jenkins prob wont last to the eagles pick.
Frank22 — I don’t dislike the Eagles aggressive move and applaud them but I can’t help myself I’m addicted to taking pop shots at the Eagles Front Office now that McNabb is gone. What is your ideal outcome for the birds two 2nd round selections?
I would prefer a LB and CB.
LB – Kendricks\Wagner
CB – Jenkins\T. Johnson
I have doubts that some of these guys are there. But there is some searous talent left. I hope they have there pick.
How about you?
In the second round im thinking CB QB or LB . I doubt running back because of Dion Lewis. I think Gcobb is right they wanted to take Chris Rainey a hybrid with blazing speed who can play wide receiver and some running back to replace chad hall.. But since the traded the 4th round pick things arent as clear.
or even possibly another DE or TE.
eagles0 – so first you admit that you say shit just for shits and giggles over your held out love for Dmac? REALLY?
And you’d rather Rosman do what would be textbook SHITTY GM work by telling fans, the media, and other teams exactly what the team will do?
That’s like criticizing a bus driver for not veering of a cliff and crashing the bus into an explosion.
You explained WHY you say things like that, but do you realize how stupid your statement is?
@Frank22 I on the same page with your players at both CB and LB — I hope they make two 2nd round selections and not be tempted to add a 2013 pick with a trade down.
Schiller— Howie’s unsuccessful drafts have kind of filled that void after McNabb was traded. I used to love to boo and kick McNabb when he was down. — I come down harder on Howie’s mistakes than his successes and I know it is wrong but I can’t help myself. But currently I love everything Howie has done this year. The only move I don’t like is retaining Juan.
eagles0 – you’re a true haters hater.
Schiller– but I miss McNabb– he was just as fun to boo as to cheer but that is how our website blog leader describes us — GCobb says we are negadelphia and I am one of those Negadelphia fans
I gotta believe that Courtney Upshaw is on the Eagles radar but he should be gone before they select at 46. Mychal Kendricks should still be on board but im not a fan. I think they should go with Lavonte David LB. Very smart, quick and loves to attack the ball.
eagles0 – well I have to give you credit for wearing it like a badge of honor, but I personally find negadelphia to be incredibly obnoxious, allergic to logic and thinking, and harmful to our teams.
EaglesDONTSuck – Upshaw is NOT a 4-3 lb. He’s nowhere near their radar. He’s a
When I woke up this morning Big Daddy Graham was on the news with Ukee Washington and he can’t believe that every caller liked the Eagles first round draft choice — everyone on Gcobb mock draft blog last night liked the Fletcher Cox ———— Fletcher Cox might just be the most liked person in the city right now — great pick
The only move you dont like is retaining Juan? Dude who cares.Changing the d-cord would be a stupid move,come on. You like everything they did but the one thing that would make zero sense given the year we had before and how the d got cohesive at the end of the year ,your hating on that?
Arent you a Giants fan?
Negadelphia is the dumbest slogan or phrase or name anyone can come up with. And that goes for Gary pointing it out.Having a website in your name and every adding some insight doesnt mean your a expert and your right about the mindset of fans. NY,Boston,Balty,and Chi-town fans are no different.. We rip into what our teams do and in Philly its compounded cause we’re on the brink of a Ship to many times.
When I here the term Negadelphia I think of the hundreds of thousands of fans at these Phills ,Flyguys,Birds and Sixers games . Cheering there hearts out and paying attention to the game and not coming in late and leaving early. We give a crap…who cares if its to much.
David would be a great pick.Starter.
LMAO Rev….too funny.
Ready for a couple good picks tonite.
GO BIRDS!!
I have major issue my girl invited me out tonight(HER TREAT), I turned her down to watch the draft. I think I took this draft shit too far,. But I know when I was out with her I would be wondering what the eagles were doing. It’s Friday night I turned down the booty for the draft WTF.
Pdiddy — lies.
I think the Eagles surprise us and draft Kirk Cousins in the 2nd round. Im not familiar with his play besides what I see on youtube because Michigan State sucks. But Jon Gruden labeled him as the 4th best QB in this draft.
Schill im gonna change me name bruh just for you lol
BIrdo I Swear she wanted to go to dinner and see some move called think like a man and I turned it down. I know it’s dumb but whatever let’s get back to business we need a LB dammit.
No surprise here but its all but official that Dawkins will sign a one day contract to retire as a Eagle. A great way to finish off a outstanding career. Maybe they should let him play against the Browns and have him come out the tunnel doing the Dawkins shuffle. The crowd would go nuts.
@diddy you can always watch the draft there. I used to do it when the had the all day draft marathon. Which I miss. I hate how the draft is broken up now
@Larrwd I hear you man, I told her we can do the ten thirty movie. But yo is Kendricks a SAm or Weakside
Kendricks played MLB for CAL, he’s 5-11 and a solid 245lbs and defintiely has the athleticism to play WILL (weakside) but he is not a SAM backer.. A very good player how makes plays.. I wouldn’t mind the Eagles Selecting him but he is physically similar to Brian Rolle,, I think they need bigger LBs.
The thing about kendricks though is he looks like the fastest guy on the field. The guy is everywhere can blitz ,cover and is a hard hitter.. He looks like a first round pick . Shiller was saying in the wide 9 that 2 MLB types may be a good idea..
Mychal Kendricks = Omar Gaither. Pass
Halladay on the mound against the cubs
Nashville vs. Phoenix at 9pm
and the 2nd and 3rd round of the NFL draft
Love the pick.. Get trumaine Johnson
Hope they don’t go qb
Hey, hey…before you start smacking Reid and company on the back for this draft you might want to thank Rick Mueller and any other “New Blood” in the system first. Nick Foles seems like the typical type passer that can throw a lot of high balls that turn into interceptions…yet another reason to bring McNabb back to tutor both him and Vick on how and why to throw the ball low in traffic vs. sailing it so they can both cut their interceptions by half or more.
Would have preferred they moved up to get Courtney Upshaw at 270lb. in the SAM LB role, but I do like Mychal Kendricks in the WILL, Ryans at the MIE and probably Jordan/Chaney at the SAM. My hope is that Brian Rolle actually drops 10 lbs. and beats out one of the safeties for a starting job there.
Butch, Upshaw is a 3-4 Stand up OLB. Not a 4-3 OLB. Just because he has a big name, doesn’t mean he is a plug-N-play guy. They have finally did things correctly & you wanted them to do the same old, same old, with the square peg in round hole. Come on bruh! Rather than Kendricks, I would have them drafted David or Wagner, but he is a highly regarded LB & is a very good pickup. But I would have rather they’d of drafted David or Wagner. They are what they needed. Today they get a OLB & Return man.