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Eagles Trade Up To #42, Select Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews

matthewsIt was an itch that you knew Chip Kelly had to scratch.

The Eagles needed some help at wide receiver, and they got it with the 42nd pick.

The team traded up in the second round to select Jordan Matthews of Vanderbilt.

Matthews is a big receiver, standing at 6’3, and 212 lbs. He’ll provide Nick Foles with another big redzone target.

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RegalEagle
RegalEagle
May 9, 2014 8:15 pm

Great Pick. I prefer the bigger WR than the smaller tyes.

andrew p
andrew p
May 9, 2014 8:19 pm

So when you look at it we got an OLB n WR with our first two picks, two needs, guys that will come in and contribute immediately, does it really matter what round who was picked? I think not! We’re looking good right now, lets see what they do with these two 3s.

RegalEagle
RegalEagle
May 9, 2014 8:22 pm
Reply to  andrew p

That is my feeling as well.

If they had taken these guys reversed the conversation all day would have been different.

I did have a desire for the 6’5″ FSU player but matthews is much more accomplished and a big guy as well.

jott1972
jott1972
May 9, 2014 8:24 pm

Size, intelligence and a good kid… type of players Chips wants on his team….great pick!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 8:33 pm

All effective 34 outside linebackers are gone as attaouch goes to the Chargers.
Long Ealy is falling like a brick.
The Eagles made the correct choice taking Marcus Smith first.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 8:49 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Kony…..damn auto correct

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 8:35 pm

Where’s GM Cliff??
His boy Ealy is taking a beating!!!

gmcliff
gmcliff
May 9, 2014 9:45 pm
Reply to  paulman

I’m right here. I’m not worried where he is drafted….I know he’ll be a player.

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 8:38 pm

Now Trade Brandon Graham to get a 4th Rd Pick back
And Trade Bryce Brown to get a 6th Round Pick
C’Mon Howie, get it done ..

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
May 9, 2014 8:39 pm

People going out of their minds. I said it earlier today. Super run on OLB/DEs top of first.

Redskins reached for a 3/4 end with their only pick.

Marcus Smith was not going to be there.

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 8:43 pm

That would be ideal Paulman. Happy we got Matthews. Big target with great speed. Keep em comin

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 8:46 pm

I still would like to see the Eagles take Jarvis Laundry. Who knows how well Maclin will be once training camp camp starts

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 8:46 pm

Aaron Rodgers tweeted that Jordan Mathews was a great pick. Aarons brother played with Jordan so Aaron knows him.

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
May 9, 2014 8:46 pm

Targets for 3rd round? McCullers. If Nix keeps sliding?

deserteagle
deserteagle
May 9, 2014 8:48 pm

This dude is a four year starter and all s.e.c. Led the s.e.c. In scoring huge hands and a big target ..nice job..paulman ..if howie can somehow Brandon graham and Bryce brown to get A 4th back it will be DRAfT Day the reality show. It appears the Eagles knew there was no way they could go back any further to get smith..they obviously have a plan..not just speedballs lmao..

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 8:50 pm

With those two 3rd picks must be Christian jones & nix or mccullers

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 9:00 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

I’m with you on Christian Jones…watch out for this other linebacker named Jordan Tripp…they may take him instead, especially if they’re concerned about Jones’ drug result at combine.

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 9:08 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Jordan Tripp is an Chip Kelky type of guy,
Reminds a bit of Kiko Alonso who played for Chip and was recruited
By him when at Oregon..
I see CB & DT in 3rd Round..
This 2nd around Takent is right up up there with the 1st Roubd so lots of good young Pkayers out there to be md rafters by Eagles.

gmcliff
gmcliff
May 9, 2014 9:46 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Pass on Christian Jones…….

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 10:05 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

No…Christian Jones is very versatile and would be a great replacement once Demeco Ryans leaves next year.

rotaryfiend
rotaryfiend
May 9, 2014 9:00 pm

This cat looks like Reggie Brown.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 9:02 pm
Reply to  rotaryfiend

Reggie Brown was slower and didn’t know how to use his body to get open. He also had feet for hands and couldn’t catch a cold.

rotaryfiend
rotaryfiend
May 9, 2014 9:17 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I meant his face looks like Reggie Brown…in the picture. Literally. I am sure he will blow dust in the face of the old number 86.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 9:28 pm
Reply to  rotaryfiend

Lol..I don’t think they look a like at all. Nothing alike.

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 9:12 pm

Thinking Eagles have Maclin & Matthews on the outside split wide at opposite sides, then Cooper in the Slot, with Ertz at TE ..
A pretty good receiver Corp with McCoy/Speoles coming out of the backfield

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 9:14 pm
Reply to  paulman

Kelly said he wad going to start Mathews in the slot.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:17 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Hes not a slot guy but hes talented

andrew p
andrew p
May 9, 2014 9:22 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Believe it or not he is, the majority of his catches were from bubble screens, Chip said he plans on using him in the slot, he said he picked him not to replace Jackson but Avant.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:34 pm
Reply to  andrew p

Wow, im guessing he ll start in the slot then gradually move outside..

Im expecting these next two picks from the Birds, 1. Keith McGill 2. Martavis Bryant in the 3rd round!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:38 pm
Reply to  andrew p

Put Cooper in the slot!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:16 pm

Cmon Birds please draft McGill, dude will be really good for us… looks like hes dropping to the 3rd but we ll see

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:17 pm

I didn’t want Allen Robinson at all

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 9:29 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Nor did I.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:37 pm

This is the Eagles money round here in the 3rd

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
May 9, 2014 9:43 pm

Word is Chip and the Birds tried moving up for MLee, two guys were targeted, Im guessing Lee had the higher rating on their board over Matthews…

Jeff Kolsky
May 9, 2014 9:58 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

If Moncrief, Ellington, or Bryant is available in round 3….. do we double up on wr’s in days 2?

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 10:07 pm
Reply to  Jeff Kolsky

I would seriously consider doing that, I like Bryant more than Moncrief.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
May 9, 2014 10:09 pm
Reply to  Jeff Kolsky

no, need starters with these 3rd rounders like Foles and Logan — a wr would be a guarantee special teamer

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:05 pm

I’m surprised Louis-Nix is still available. If he’s there at #83 the Eagles should snatch him up. Perfect 3 – 4 nose tackle.

upperdecker19
upperdecker19
May 9, 2014 10:08 pm
Reply to  DMAN

+1…..Thinks the Bears will snatch him right before us?

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 10:12 pm

Bears need Oline and safety and nix is 3-4 dt

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:14 pm

Damn I hope he falls to us

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:18 pm

I bet the Bears cock block us like the way GB cock blocked us by taking Ha Ha. Fuckers

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 10:19 pm

I’m hearing Nix is dropping due to physical conditioning and attitude issues…if you didn’t want djax because he was a headache…scratch Nix!

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:20 pm

Lots of CB’s still on the board
Pierre Desir, Phillip Gaines, Walt Aiken, Jaylen Watkins
Lots of DT’s in A Sutton, Daquan Jones, Kelcey Quarles
Slot WR’s Ellington, R Herron
OL Guards Trai Turner, Gabe Jackson
Safety’s Dion Bradley, Dontae Johnson, Craig Loston, A Dixon
Scat Backs Dri Arcger, John Brown

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 10:21 pm

One if these picks better be Christian jones

Jeff Kolsky
May 9, 2014 10:21 pm

Desir at CB…. Bradford at OLB,. A couple talented secondary guys from Florida…. some nice choices on the defense…

Jeff Kolsky
May 9, 2014 10:23 pm

well…one 3rd rounder… another trade….probably a 4th and a 6th

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 10:23 pm

We just traded from 83….if we don’t pick Jones at 86 they don’t want him.

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 10:24 pm

Eagles traded #83 to Houston

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:24 pm

Shit Eagles traded with Houston

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
May 9, 2014 10:26 pm

what just happened?

upperdecker19
upperdecker19
May 9, 2014 10:27 pm

Other DTs available still……like getting the picks

Jeff Kolsky
May 9, 2014 10:27 pm

Ha….there goes the big NT,,,

Jeff Kolsky
May 9, 2014 10:27 pm

anyone know what we got in return?

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 10:31 pm

The texans 4th and 5th rd picks

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:31 pm

Damn, there goes my DE Kareem Martin… 🙁
I think Nartin can be another Greg Hardy type in 2 years time
Though he’s better suited for a 4-3 Scheme

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:32 pm

Not bad. But Louis Nix would have been ideal.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
May 9, 2014 10:53 pm
Reply to  DMAN

If you wanted Louis Nix we might as well signed Terrence Cody. No way Nix an stay on the field with the tempo the Eagles play at.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
May 9, 2014 10:33 pm

Eagles got pick 101 in 4th round and pick 145 in 5th round for the trade.

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:34 pm

Eagles select LB Christian Jones

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:34 pm

DT Daquan Jones or CB Pierre Desir
Or Phillip Gaines..,

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:36 pm

Omg wtf!!!

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
May 9, 2014 10:36 pm

Josh huff really with Bryant on the board wow

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:36 pm

He’s got wheels

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:39 pm

Wow, there is the Eagles Slot WR and a Return guy..
I would have preferred Bruce Ellington or Robert Herron
Or selecting a Player on Defense

andrew p
andrew p
May 9, 2014 10:40 pm

Josh Huff, Kiper said he was considered a mid 2nd round pick, good quality pickup, in the end it all adds up.

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:44 pm
Reply to  andrew p

Huff by most Scouting Reports has a 5th Round Grade
He’s a converted RB to a Receiver.. I’m not liking this pick
at #86..

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:41 pm

They said Chip loves this guy like a son. The Eagles need to not get emotionally involved with these guys. This pick is all Chip. Wow

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:42 pm

What did Eagles get in return from Texans for Trading
#83 to them?

DMAN
DMAN
May 9, 2014 10:44 pm

4th & 5th rd picks

paulman
paulman
May 9, 2014 10:45 pm
Reply to  DMAN

So 1st Pick In Saturday

upperdecker19
upperdecker19
May 9, 2014 10:46 pm

1st pick Saturday in the 4th….have all night to research the next offensive player to take