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Beau Allen May Be Out For 2017 Season

The Philadelphia Eagles received some bad news on Saturday afternoon.

According to a report from Zach Berman, Eagles’ defensive tackle Beau Allen suffered a chest/pectoral injury that will likely require surgery and will put his availability for the upcoming season in doubt.

Allen, a former seventh-round pick who had developed into a nice piece of the defensive line rotation, will be a blow to the team’s depth, and make it even more likely that they’ll address the position at some point in the draft.

This news makes the acquisition of Timmy Jernigan all the more important for the team.

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Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 8, 2017 9:52 pm

That’s bad news. I was interested in the Eagles drafting Clemson DT Carlos Watkins 6″3″ 305. After acquiring Timmy Jernigan I changed my mind, but now Watkins would be a good replacement as he has future starting potential. He’d add great depth.

zilents44
zilents44
April 8, 2017 10:38 pm

ehhh. I like destiny and shittu, im sure we will be fine and he’s not out for season only till september, so probally october when he gets back in football shape

paulman
paulman
April 10, 2017 2:18 pm

Eagles Sign QB Matt McGloin of the Raiders, on a 1 Year Deal to bring into Camp and to compete with Nick Foles as the Back-Up QB..

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 10, 2017 2:45 pm
Reply to  paulman

decent signing for a third stringer. He won’t compete with Foles– but you need a third.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 10, 2017 5:05 pm

Interesting, to all the salary cap wo is me guys, the mortgage the future guys and to the Howie the accountant crowd… Seems like significant upgrades at OL, DL, QB, WR all before the draft… Interesting.

paulman
paulman
April 10, 2017 9:11 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Eagles are Currently $6.25 Million Over the Cap which does include their Draft Picks slotted Salary Amounts… (Assuming they don’t trade any Trade Picks)
Ryan Matthews, when Released saves $4 Million and there is likely 1-2 Current Players under Contract who will be traded/released come Draft Weekend, Post Draft or even after June 1 when any Team can Release 1 Player and spread out the Dead $$$ over a 2 Year period instead of having to absorb the entire Cap Hit in 2017 .. (Michael Kendricks comes to mind if they can’t Trade him)
The Eagles have lots of Depth along their OL and could make a Trade from that group also and save $$$ off their Total Cap (Kelce, Barbre or ?)

The Eagles, just like every other Team have plenty of time (by late August) to work out their Cap Issues for the 2017 Season whether that’s by Trade, Release or by Restructuring Contracts and we will have a clearer picture after seeing how the Draft shakes out for the Eagles in terms of who the young add, etc, etc…

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 10, 2017 9:36 pm
Reply to  paulman

So why worry?

paulman
paulman
April 11, 2017 10:41 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Who is worrying ? I’m just stating a Fact, The Eagles will have to make a Couple of Roster Moves that will need to be made to get under the Salary Cap whether that’s Today, Draft Weekend or after June 1st or even by late August when the Final Roster comes out …
I’m sure the Eagles are looking to get some Trade Value/Position back come Draft Weekend which is why they haven’t had to Release any Players yet, but a couple of moves will be coming during or afterwards just like for most other Teams..
I expect one of the OL Traded over the Draft Weekend and a June 1st Release of LB M Kendricks after attempting to Trade him away, and of course, RB Ryan Matthews will be Released once he receives Medical Clearance which when these moves are combined will put the Eagles back under the Salary Cap and plus there could be a surprise trade,release & transaction that no one saw coming, as Howie works his magic in re-tooling the Eagles Roster…

mhenski
mhenski
April 11, 2017 10:29 am

Worrying is what us fans do. What’s gonna happen to get us cap compliant? Is Jenkins , peters or lane gone? Can a bunch of restructures happen? How will this impact our team is the question we wanna know.

mhenski
mhenski
April 11, 2017 10:49 am
Reply to  mhenski

My understanding of the cap is that the NFL won’t allow u to sign people if u are over the cap so are we really over ? Have roster moves been made that aren’t public yet?

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 11, 2017 11:09 am
Reply to  mhenski

Thats for howie the accountant to worry about–
henski it is my understanding as well that you have to stay cap compliant at all times–
to my knowledge the only big cash dump on our part is barwin with matthews on the way… I may have missed one because its my understanding we take a hit on daniel– who knows– thats howies job

paulman
paulman
April 11, 2017 11:29 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Releasing Leodis McKelvin knocked off about $3.2 Million in 2017 per Spotrac..
Ertz reworked his 2017 Deal to lower his Salary for 2017 figures by turning his 2017 Salary more into a Bonus therefore the Eagles could spread that amount over the life of his Contract which freed up some $$$ for 2017

I thought as Mhenski did that, Teams had to remain compliant under the Cap throughout the Free-Agency and Off-Season Period all the way thru Summer Camps and until Final Rosters are set in late August.. Maybe there are exclusions/exceptions or trades being worked on and completed already, but not announced until Draft Weekend which in this day and age would be hard to see how that information would not be leaked out in the media..

I thought Kelce would be moved to the Rams or Jets but I believe both Teams have addressed their Center Positions Needs by signing other Players

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 11, 2017 1:08 pm
Reply to  paulman

Maybe the leeway is that there is a pool of money for draft picks but haven’t made picks yet???

paulman
paulman
April 11, 2017 4:45 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Per Spotrac Figures – The Eagles Draft Picks will be account approx $6.8 Million towards their Salary Cap and I just noticed when clicking on the Rookie Pool Figure that this amount is not factored in to their Total Salary Cap yet, which means that the Eagles are approx $12.5 Million over the Cap if they keep all their Draft Picks which would require some significant Moves/Transactions..
So maybe they don’t show over the Cap just yet per the NFL Rules since the Draft hasn’t occurred Yet ?

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 11, 2017 5:24 pm
Reply to  paulman

Howie the accountant has it under control

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 11, 2017 5:52 pm

Ok I’ve figured out the eagles draft plan…. Macaferry in round one… He finishes with 72 receptions, helps Wentz win MVP. Win 11 games and make the NFC championship. Record setting offense, Agholar breaks out scores 7 TD, Ertz is all pro… Place kicker is put on the DL because he kicks a record number of extra points and kickoffs

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 12, 2017 7:11 pm

look out for peters to denver on draft day for two 3rd rd picks

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 12, 2017 7:18 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

Where are u getting this?

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
April 13, 2017 10:51 pm

Anyone else see this weird Eli Manning story?

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 14, 2017 11:24 am

Vin- if true it may be the greediest, dumbest, stupidest, weirdest and whatever other EST you want to throw out there–

paulman
paulman
April 14, 2017 9:23 am

Titans Release Veteran CB Jason McCourty in a Salary Cap Move saving them $7 Million in Cap Space as the Titans Signed Free Agent CB Logan Ryan and will likely Draft a Young CB this Draft Deep with DB’s moving forward.

The Eagles should take a look at the former Rutgers Player
McCourty is 6-0 195lbs and is a 9 Year Veteran and will turn 30 this August
and be a good mentor to the Younger DB’s the Eagles have

paulman
paulman
April 17, 2017 12:29 pm

What’s everyone thinking about the Eagles at #14
Offense or Defense ?

Offense – RB or WR or a Surprise OL
Defense – DB, DE or LB …

There has been lots of Players from all the Draft Guru’s and Reports out there about the Eagles at #14…
I think they will go Defense (CB if the right one is there) or DE (if Solomon Thomas or Barnett is there) or maybe a Surprise Pick at LB (Ruben Foster, Zac Cunningham or Haason Reddick)

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 17, 2017 3:52 pm
Reply to  paulman

pman, to answer your question I believe they’re going offense if either Dalvin Cook, Corey Davis or Mike Williams is available.

On the defensive side of the ball at 14, I’m taking S/CB Obi Melifionwu. At 6’4″ 220, 4.40 40 and jumps through the roof. He can cover TE’s and the bigger WR’s in the NFC East. I think this kid has a lot of upside and can seriously help on the back end in multiple ways for years to come.

paulman
paulman
April 17, 2017 4:32 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

That Obi Melifionwu of U-Conn is a Physical Freak..
I think Eagles need 2 Defensive Picks with their first 2 Selections/Rounds who can be Starters on the Defense (LB and CB)
I’m good with a Combo of LB Foster (or Cunningham or Reddick)
and then CB’s C Awuzie,or G Conley, C Tankersly, F Moreau or A Jackson in the 2nd Round

At WR, I just not sure how much a Rookie WR would Play in 2017 with the additions of A Jeffrey, T Smith to along with Jordan Matthews & Ertz ..I think the Eagles can still select a WR in the Mid-Rounds to learn behind the Veterans and be ready by 2018/2019

The 14th Pick needs to get on the field and be a Starter/Big Contributor and be an Impact player in 2017 and beyond and I just don’t see Corey Davis or Mike Williams doing that right away.. If Jeffrey has a Nice 2017 Season, then he may end up signing a big deal to remain as Eagle for a long time..

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 17, 2017 5:39 pm
Reply to  paulman

I’m good with Fabian Moreau or Gareon Conley in round two..not one though. I think Conley has benefited from the Sydney Rice injury. In round 3 I’m taking WR Dede Westbrook. In the 4th DT Carlos Watkins (Clemson)

patrik411
patrik411
April 18, 2017 1:27 pm
Reply to  paulman

I hope he turns out to be a very, very good player, if drafted by Eagles,I recall mike mamula,was branded with same title, Also Jevon Kearse , both were freaks as they are called.But in real deal time, not so much between the lines.A safer approach would be Wait and see,And save the accolades ,props, and creds for later.

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
April 17, 2017 3:54 pm
Reply to  paulman

I would like to see the Eagles get Reuben Foster if he’s there. Otherwise get the best guy on the board.

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 17, 2017 4:26 pm

Ideal draft for the Eagles
Corey Davis or john Ross @14
Dalvin cook or Joe Mixon @43

paulman
paulman
April 19, 2017 4:15 pm

Multiple Reports from Howard Eksin & Ian Rappaprt that the Eagles have indeed removed RB Joe Mixon off their Draft Board…

mhenski
mhenski
April 19, 2017 7:47 pm
Reply to  paulman

May want to check rappqport don’t think he said that.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 20, 2017 8:58 am
Reply to  paulman

Joe Mixon removed from Eagles draft board according to Howard Eskin. Jimmy kempski refutes this report, further, Josh Norris was on PFT yesterday (4/19/17) and stated that Eagles owner Jeff Lurie has green lighted the drafting of Mixon. He goes on to state that the Eagles are seriously interested in Mixon if available in the second round.

The only issue I have with Eskin’s report is that he came on WIP after the story of the father came out saying Mixon assaulted his daughter in high school. The father recanted that story stating Mixon and his daughter are friends til this day and that Mixon is welcome in his house any time. I think Eskin got hold of the story and ran with it…Eskin has been dead set against drafting Mixon so this story helped his narrative and agenda. The Eagles through their investigation surely knew about the story. The problem with the story is that the school nor the police department have any records of the accusation or incident that allegedly took place at the high school.
I personally hope Mixon is still on their draft board, to good a talent to let go by. If they draft him there will be a PR hit, but, I can come up with a PR plan to deal with the blow back..so i know they can..fact is, whatever team drafts him already has preparations and plans in place to deal with the situation.

Eagles…draft either Dalvin Cook or Joe Mixon!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 20, 2017 9:03 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

the school nor police department don’t have any records that this alleged assault took place.
Eskin treated this story as if it was some new information but it wasn’t. Oddly, Eskin has not tweeted out a rebuttal or gone on air to address Kempski’s or Norris’ refuting of his report…which he is known to do when he is certain about something he reports that is disputed.

mhenski
mhenski
April 20, 2017 12:08 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Es kin isn’t very reliable since Reid left. But paulman adamant on insisting mixon off eagles board to justify his earlier claim. Eskin reported it but to my knowledge rap sheet didn’t

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 1:07 pm
Reply to  mhenski

reports around draft time are useless as teams rarely telegraph their intentions, send out smoke screens etc–

pdiddy
pdiddy
April 19, 2017 8:36 pm

Pff mock draft don’t even have the a Eagles taking a running back the whole dam draft. Now that’s ridiculous

pdiddy
pdiddy
April 19, 2017 8:38 pm

Joe Williams people he’s a beast

pdiddy
pdiddy
April 19, 2017 8:47 pm

Derek Barnett 1st rd
Kevin king 2nd rd
Chris Godwin 3rd rd
Joe Williams 4th rd
james Connor 5th rd

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 19, 2017 9:09 pm

I’m really starting to feel oj howard will be ghe pick at 14 if they don’t trade up a couple of spots to get him…

And the Eagles should entertain trading Brandon graham for Malcom Butler

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 19, 2017 9:19 pm

1st rd pick oj howard
2nd rd pick jordan Willis
3rd rd Sidney Jones
4th Rd James conner
4th Rd demontae kazee
5th Rd Travis Rudolph
6th and 7th rd best special teams player you can find

pdiddy
pdiddy
April 19, 2017 9:51 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

O.J. At 14 dam that offense would be mean. We need D tho, but O.J. At 14 I can’t be mad at that

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 8:35 am

The eagles have 8 picks this year– AS speculated they will dump a couple of pricey vets- Kelce, Kendricks etc. I don’t think they will be able to ADD much in the way of picks probably more of a “we give you Kelce and we give you our 4 for your 3” type of thing–

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 20, 2017 3:54 pm

One year ago the Eagles traded with the Browns to acquire the #2 pick to draft Carson Wentz. Great move….Go Eagles..

Sup kool?!

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 6:03 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Howie the accountant! Hey remember some on here wanted to tank for my son Deshawn Watson? Hilarious! There are no franchises changing QB in this draft

mhenski
mhenski
April 20, 2017 7:33 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

The jury very much out on wentz. Dude didn’t do shit to get crowned, I’m hopeful but man he flopped plenty. Certainly has the tools and mindset tho. Hopefully with a real wr and chance to develop he can take a leap this year (minimum of 22 tds for me)

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 20, 2017 9:43 pm
Reply to  mhenski

It was his first year, he performed better than any Eagles rookie QB in Eagles history..including the best Eagles QB in history…Donovan McNabb. What did you expect from him?
Wentz knows he has things to improve upon as we all can see that too, but, I’m encouraged by what I saw as far as skill, ability…the potential is there. It’s up to Wentz to keep improving. From what I hear about his dedication to his craft and the film room, I’m not worried about him making a big jump this year and next.

mhenski
mhenski
April 20, 2017 10:12 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

well the he performed better than any rookie qb in eagles history certainly means absolutely nothing for a few reasons.

1- has any rookie eagles qb ever started week 1 and lasted the whole year (minus injuries of course)

2- you cant even begin to compare a qb stats in 2017 to 2009 qb stats let alone 1960 with the new rules that don’t allow defense to be played!

I don’t know that I expected anything than for him to pass the eye and sniff test.. I think I would’ve liked to see 22+ tds and overall to see him be immediately better than bradturd in his “prime”…. he did fine, I just have some reservations about crowning him as legit just yet. there are concerns especially as it relates to losing all those 1 score games… games that could’ve been won. but its the ultimate team game so hard to pin the blame when his supporting cast of weapons was the worst ive ever seen perform and too many flops

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 20, 2017 10:45 pm
Reply to  mhenski

it takes 3 years to see what a player is going to be. I expect to see continuous progress over the next two years. The only problem I had with Wentz this year was the picks due to some sailed passes. As far as TD’s there were about 4 dropped TD passes in the EZ and one called back in the Seahawks game due to an Agholor penalty. Patience, it’ll come.
The fact that he played 16 games is a plus..the best ability is durability for availability….the very knock on Sleeves.

mhenski
mhenski
April 21, 2017 7:56 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Lots of other knocks on bradturd too imo.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 21, 2017 8:07 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

There was, but I’m looking at the availability aspect. Bradford was okay, just not a QB that’s going to get you to the playoffs. I appreciate Sam though, he netted a first round pick…he’s okay in my book. Just did not want him as my QB.

mhenski
mhenski
April 21, 2017 11:05 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Bradford was a bottom ten starting qb and when you factor in his availability and his style of play an argument can be made for bottom 5 and maybe the worst. Nothing ok with that

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 21, 2017 11:30 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Don’t take everything literally…okay meaning middling but not special by no means…he’s a guy. Not gonna get caught up in semantics.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 21, 2017 11:49 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Who is Bradford?

paulman
paulman
April 20, 2017 5:08 pm

Anyone else sensing an Eagles Trade …
I think the Eagles trade with Patriots for CB Malcolm Butler for the Eagles 2nd Round Pick (#43rd) + a Swap Out of 4th Round Picks (Eagles take the Patriots 4th Round Pick and the Patriots get the Eagles early 4th Round Pick)
and TE Trey Burton..

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 20, 2017 5:53 pm

paulman i would trade brandon graham for butler

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 5:58 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

Here we go with ridiculous trade scenarios!

paulman
paulman
April 20, 2017 6:20 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

Patriots already Traded for DE Kony Ealy with the Panthers and have the improving DE Trey Flowers as their Starting DE’s for 2017..
The Patriots will look to add a young DE in the Draft and are probably not interested in Graham and his Contract… besides Graham is Eagles Best Rusher andwouldnt be looking to Deal him anyways…

paulman
paulman
April 20, 2017 6:39 pm

Eagles Select RB Chris McCaffrey with the #14 Pick
And then Trade Darren Sproles for a 6th Round Pick with the Chargers or Rams where he can return closer to home to finish his Career

Eagles Trade Center Kelce to either the Chiefs or Jets

Eagles Work out CB Darelle Revis as do the Steelers

mhenski
mhenski
April 20, 2017 7:34 pm
Reply to  paulman

Lmfao the home angle !

paulman
paulman
April 20, 2017 11:20 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Yep, the Home Angle for Sproles, once the Eagles Draft McCaffrey , the Eagles will contact Sproles and ask him where he wants to be traded too.. Sproles will say New England for a chance for a Super Bowl or one of the LA Teams to get closer to his family and hometown San Diego .. The Eagles will work hard to grant his wishes and Trade him to where he would like to finish his Career

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 21, 2017 7:26 am
Reply to  paulman

So the rams or chargers are planning their roster and saying, “hmmm you know darren sproles would probably like to come home to finish his career. We should trade for him”– I’ve never been in a war room but I’m thinking thats not what they are doing. dunno.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 21, 2017 8:09 am
Reply to  paulman

Eagles are not drafting McCaffrey at 14…period..book it.

paulman
paulman
April 21, 2017 10:59 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I actually think the Eagles will Trade Back
with either with Denver (#20) Texans (#25) or Seahawks (#26)

paulman
paulman
April 20, 2017 6:41 pm

Donald J Trump decides not to Run for Re-Election for POTUS in 2020

zilents44
zilents44
April 20, 2017 6:54 pm
Reply to  paulman

Well foster ruined his draft stock what a terrible lie he made up, idiot, he was my pick, I’m thinking Howard or Ross now, definitely not no damn white Reggie Bush in mccafery

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 7:15 pm
Reply to  zilents44

So if white Reggie bush produces 800 yards rushing, 70 catches for 800 yards and a total of 11 TDs it’s bad? Is it the white part? Cuz the other part sounds like a 14th pick

zilents44
zilents44
April 20, 2017 9:52 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

I don’t use a 1st rd pick on a scat back and I don’t care if he is white just did that for comic relief don’t be so quick to jump on race stuff, it’s played out

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 20, 2017 7:18 pm

kony ealy is nothing special and they have the cap space to afford graham… plus graham can play in the 3-4 and the 4-3

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 20, 2017 7:26 pm

players that may be traded depending on how the draft goes jordan mattthews, darren sproles,jason kelce,michael kendricks,

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 7:38 pm

Spoken spoken by the original tank for deshawn guy… I remember

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 20, 2017 7:40 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

And when you did the deshawn tank talk, I immediately claimed him as my fake son…wentz will have 10 times the career as my fake son.

mhenski
mhenski
April 20, 2017 8:22 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

U talking to me? If yes I was all about winless for Watson…but I’m not a I was right wrong guy. I’m all for wentz he showed a lot of tools but his production was lacking. He was certainly hung out to dry early and often but similar to my criticism to Ron Mexico and kolb and especiall Brad turd at what point do u blame qb vs everyone else. He passed the sniff test but he has to get way better. A slight bump in production into the top 20 this year top 15 year 3 and top 10 year 4 is my expectation.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 21, 2017 7:24 am
Reply to  mhenski

I expect a much faster progression!

paulman
paulman
April 21, 2017 4:11 pm

****Rumors of Eagles looking to Trade up with the 49ers for the #2 Pick****

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 21, 2017 5:17 pm
Reply to  paulman

Shit meet wall.

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
April 21, 2017 10:59 pm
Reply to  paulman

Yeah yeah Paulman shut up!!!!! It’s the trucker Thursday marathon on Boone’s trailer trash network. Don’t you pay an extra $9.95 a month on Spectrum cable for the network? So break out the wild turkey and a can of Copenhagen chew and, cuddle up with the old lady I mean your cousin cause this one’s gonna be a real doozy. Riley Cooper is said to be making a guest appearance he’s gonna explain how using the N word actually prolonged his NFL career.

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 10:20 pm
Reply to  Mac Dolo

Lmao

zilents44
zilents44
April 22, 2017 3:45 pm

OK I’m on the flip flop train I’m definitely OK with mccafery now, he’s more then a scat back, he reminds me of Westbrook, but that does make sproles exspendable

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 22, 2017 7:24 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Haha you read that article on BGN or crossing broad… dude can add some offense
Weapon

zilents44
zilents44
April 22, 2017 11:31 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

LMAO yes I sure did, after hearing everybody just say he’s a Darren sproles type I immediately took him off the 1st rd board, but the damn guy has so many elite traits, u gotta take him

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 23, 2017 3:30 am

How I see the Eagles first 3 rds
1st Corey Davis
2nd Joe Mixon
3rd Sidney Jones or Desmond king

Then making sproles and jordan Matthew’s expendable

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 23, 2017 10:01 am

First Round
1a. Corey Davis WR
1b. OJ Howard TE (to great a value to pass on at 14. BPA)
1c Dalvin Cook RB
1d Gareon Conley CB

2a Joe Mixon RB (trade up to 39-40 ahead of Bengals)
2b D’Onta Foreman RB
2c Kevin King CB
2d Tre’Davious White CB

3a Arkhello Witherspoon CB
3b Tanoh Kpassagnon DE/Carlos Watkins DT
3c DeDe Westbrook WR
3d Zay Jones WR/Chris Godwin WR

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 10:24 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

EHL do think there’s any way possible that OJ Howard slips to the eagles? I would be beyond estatic. A perinial probowler and game changer. Last stud TE was Chad Lewis. The best obviously Keith Jackson.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 10:48 pm
Reply to  coldbrewski

Coldbrewski…I don’t think OJ Howard makes it out of the top 10. If he made it to 14…you have to seriously consider it. He and Corey Davis are top of my list of players I want. If Howard is available and Davis is off the board it’s a no brainer.

daggolden
daggolden
April 23, 2017 4:22 pm

Philly fans fooling themselves. lol. Theres no CB in this years draft covering Beckham, Dez or Marshall just stop it. My god Richard Sherman cant cover them guys without a great scheme or pass rush. Dez Bryant and Brandon Marshall will eat every CB in this draft alive. Whats Conley going to do with Dez? Honestly it doesnt matter you need a ferocious pass rush to neutralize guys like that and a offense that scores points.

daggolden
daggolden
April 23, 2017 4:26 pm

NFL Network reviewed all the past drafts since 2011. My god Aglohor was a stud in college. Fast, strong, elusive and tough. Maybe just maybe the light goes on this year.

daggolden
daggolden
April 23, 2017 4:34 pm

Westbrook says McCaffery is a usless 1st round pick. Eagles dont need a back to catch 90 balls. They have Matthews Ertz Jeffries and Smith to catch balls. Get a back in later rounds to run the ball. The only reason he had to catch so many balls is the lack or receivers he played with. Use that pick elsewhere. He said defenses have changed so the days of some 250lb LB covering him will be minimal. They will put a small safety or DB on him.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 23, 2017 5:28 pm
Reply to  daggolden

I call bull shit… Get Macaffery …
Agholar is going to break out

daggolden
daggolden
April 23, 2017 6:09 pm

1. Barnett-DE
2.Tre’Davious White – CB
3Teez Tabor, CB, Florid
4SAMAJE PERINE, RB OK
4Chad Hansen, WR, Cal

anything after that is gravy

daggolden
daggolden
April 23, 2017 8:01 pm

Its official after years of saying if I could be any athlete in the world ever it was MJ or Ali. I have officially changed my mind to Messi or Renaldo. lol. 500 million people around the world watched them today. un fucking believable.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 24, 2017 10:10 am

NJ.Com Eagles beat reporter Elliot Shorr-Parks is reporting that not only is Joe Mixon still on the Eagles board as they are very interested in him, they have done extensive research of him off the field and would be willing to draft him.

Xevious
Xevious
April 24, 2017 12:52 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I guess Howie is boning up on how to put his wife in her place……

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 24, 2017 1:12 pm
Reply to  Xevious

I think Howie is trying to assemble the best talent around Wentz. If the Eagles draft Mixon I’m sure they have done their due diligence, feel comfortable with him and have a plan in place to bring him along and shield him from the media etc.
Jimmy Kempski (PhillyVoice.com), Derrick Gunn (CSN Philly), Zack Berman (Philly.com), Elliot Shorr Parks(NJ.com) and Jeff McClane all are in agreement that Mixon is on the Eagles board. Josh Norris rotoworld/PFT and Elliot Shorr-Parks believe the Eagles are prepared to take Mixon.

Howard Eskin believes Mixon is off the Eagles draft board.

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 2:19 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Mike Mayock is on Record that Mixon would be off his Draft Board..
Mayock is close to the Eagles Front Office and they do Value his Opinion on Players, etc, etc, for whatever that’s worth
I think there are 4-5 Teams in the Mix for Joe Mixon (Vikings,Raiders, Redskins Chiefs and Eagles) but nothing will happen until 2nd Round where I think the Vikings Select him with the #48th Selection

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 24, 2017 3:42 pm
Reply to  paulman

Lol, the Eagles are not considering what Mike Mayock thinks concerning who they will place on their draft board and who they will draft. If Mixon is available at 43 and they have not already taken a RB, I believe Mixon will be the pick. Honestly, I feel this way because of what I’ve read from local reporters and in part because it’s what I would like to see happen.

Xevious
Xevious
April 24, 2017 1:30 pm

I just know I will have major issues cheering for a guy I saw Jaw jack a young girl like that. I dunno, I think he should get a 2nd chance but not here. I don’t want to be Dallas North East in a few years.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 24, 2017 2:14 pm
Reply to  Xevious

I look at football to be entertained. The other stuff is for the team and the judicial system to take care of. I cheer my team on..players are just a cog in the machine. Honestly, I hated what Riley cooper said (was very disappointed in him) because I cheered him in college and was happy the Eagles drafted him). However, after the incident at the concert I cheered the team winning and scoring even when it was Cooper that scored.
Whether they take Mixon or not, I’m an Eagles fan. If Mixon can come in and show that he’s ready to get his life together as a person then I have no issue. For me it’s not about second chances, it’s about believing in humanity. What he did was egregious and horrible, but, it’s not my place to decide what his punishment should be and for how long. He will be judged by the team that drafts him from that point forward. His life is what’s in the balance here, not mine. It’s all entertainment for me.

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 1:39 pm

Final Mock Draft for Round #1

1) Browns – DE Myles Garrett (Texas A & M)
2) Browns in a Trade with 49ers – QB Mitch Trubinsky (UNC)
3) Bears – DE Solomon Thomas (Stanford)
4) Jaguars – RB Leonard Fournette (LSU)
5) Titans – CB Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State)
6) NY Jets – QB Deshaun Watson (Clemson)
7) LA Chargers – Safety Jamal Adams (LSU)
8) Panthers – RB Christian McCaffrey (Stanford)
9) Bengals – DE Derek Barnett (Tennessee)
10) Bills – WR Corey Davis (Western Michigan)
11) Saints – CB Gareon Conley (Ohio State)
12) 49ers – Safety Malik Hooker (Ohio State)
13) Cardinals – QB Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech)
14) EAGLES – TE OJ Howard (Alabama)
15) Colts – OLB Hassan Reddick (Temple)
16) Ravens – DL Jonathon Allen (Alabama)
17) Redskins – LB Ruben Foster (Alabama)
18) TItans – WR John Ross (Washington)
19) TB Bucs – RB Dalvin Cook (Fla State)
20) Broncos – OL Forrest Lamp (Western Ky)
21) Lions – DE Taco Charlton (Michigan)
22) Dolphins – LB Zach Cunningham (Vanderbilt)
23) NY Giants – OT Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin)
24) Raiders – DB Kevin King (Washington)
25) Texans – QB Davis Webb (California)
26) Seahawks – OT Cam Robinson (Alabama)
27) KC Chiefs – OLB Tyus Bowser (University of Houston)
28) Cowboys – OLB/DE Takarrist McKinley (UCLA)
29) Packers – DB Chidobe Awuzie (Colorado)
30) Steelers – DB Obi Melinfonwu (Connecticut)
31) Falcons – DE Charles Harris (Missouri)
32) NO Saints – WR Mike Williams (Clemson)

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 24, 2017 2:16 pm
Reply to  paulman

pman, I see you have Corey Davis off the board at 10. OJ Howard at 14, that’s what I’m talking about!

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 2:30 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

A lot can and will happen during the early part of Round #1
I actually think there will be multiple Trades and believe that the Bills first Choice at #10 is QB Deshaun Watson, but if he’s gone as I have to the JEts at #7, then I believe the Bills then take Corey Davis to match up with Sammy Watckins as they lost WR’s Robert Woods, Chris Hogan the last 2 Off-Seasons and are now thin at WR Position

Teams that I think will actively attempt to Trade Back for more Picks
49ers, Jaguars, Jets & Cardinals

Teams that I think will attempt to Trade Up
Browns from #12 to get their QB,
Panthers to make sure they get their RB (Fournette or McCaffrey)
Broncos to get their OL or RB (McCaffrey qill be in Play for them)
Texans to move up to try to get their QB if there is a Run on QB’s
Seahawks to move up to get their OL, they may also surprise and Select RB Joe Mixon too.
Chiefs, as we know Andy Reid likes to move up to get a QB if he feels there is one on the Board worth Selecting to start grooming behind Alex Smith.

Rams have no 1st Rounder, Vikings have no 1st Round and Patriots have no 1st Rounder who could all make a Deal to move some Assets and try to get into the 1st Round..

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 2:37 pm

If McCaffrey Falls to #14, then I believe the Eagles will be very tempted to Trade #14 to the Broncos for their #20th Overall Pick and be dangled CB A Talib who the Broncos are quietly trying to move which would require the Eagles then to unload 1-2 Players to make some more Cap Space..
I also believe that the Texans will Contact the Eagles about swapping out Picks if they feel their QB won’t last until #25

patrik411
patrik411
April 24, 2017 2:44 pm

No expert here , just a watcher, but I say two major issues christian mc caffery has against him going to the pros, that are obvious, He is white, a bit undersized for the brutal pounding his position takes, And I hope he doesnt develop the Irish virus, A very common condition among Irish menfolk,

daggolden
daggolden
April 24, 2017 3:11 pm

Trade back to 20 with Denver. Trade Peters for Kalib a 2nd this year and a 2nd we dont have next year. Then hopefully take Foster at 20. Take Mixon in 2nd and best available CB perhaps White. Now you have Mixon Talib, Foster and White.

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 4:03 pm
Reply to  daggolden

That would be quite a Draft Weekend ending up with 4 Starters for basically Trading away a 35 Year LT Jason Peters.. You Plug in LJ at LT and let
Alan Barbree/Big V Battle it out for RT

paulman
paulman
April 24, 2017 4:12 pm

Another Team the Eagles could Trade back with are the Seahawks who typically make a lot of moves every Draft and the Seahawks/Eagles have a History doing Deals….Eagles could Trade #14 and LT Peters to Seahawks
for #26, CB Richard Sherman and maybe a 4th Round Pick or a 2018 Mid Round Draft Pick..

mhenski
mhenski
April 25, 2017 11:12 am

according to most mock drafts marshon lattimore is going around #10. if he gets past 7 eagles need to stop everything they doing and find a way to move up and get him. hes a top 5 talent. need to get him if he goes after 7!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 12:13 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Report on PFT that a player in this draft from Ohio is being investigated for a possible sexual assault. Went to a Cleveland Brown website, fans are speculating it’s Marshon Lattimore based on some pics of him at a club with Cardale Jones. Story is growing legs. Hopefully it’s not true..period

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 1:20 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

TMZ is reporting that it’s Gareon Conley who is being accused of raping a woman on April 9th.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 12:17 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Another concern with Lattimore is his history of hamstring problems. Mel Kiper says Lattimore’s stock is falling.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 1:04 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

This Draft Class seems to have more Players Dropping than Rising ..
The more I look at it, it’s not as strong as a Draft Class Collectively..
Time will tell for sure ..but between Injuries, Off-The Field Issues,etc, there are a lot of Red-Flags on Players who were thought of for sure 1st Round Prospects

Injuries to Players like Malik Hooker, Corey Davis, Sydney Jones, Ryan Ramczyk,Fabian Moreau are likely to push them down the Board a bit.

Character Issues with Ruben Foster, Jabrill Peppers,Dalvin Cook, Malik McDowell,Cam Robinson,DeShone Kizer, Joe Mixon and DT Caleb Brantley and now maybe Lattimore

Lattimore was expected to go anywhere from #4 to #8 depending what the 49ers & Jets do.. The more QB’s taken in the Top #10-#12 will push some more very Talented Position Players further down the Board for the Eagles to have available at #14

If the 49ers at #2, Jets(#7), the Bills (#10) Browns (#12) or Cardinals (#13) take QB’s there will be some Studs available at #14 for the Eagles

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 1:09 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I’ve read where some Scouts think teammate CB Gareon Conley has better upside in the NFL than Lattimore and is moving up the Draft Board as is CB Kevin King from Washington while CB Marlon Humphrey has fallen too.. ..

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 1:17 pm
Reply to  paulman

I’ve seen those reports too, but Lattimore (in my opinion) is the more gifted athlete who can transfer his physical skills better to the field than Conley. My only concern with Lattimore is the repeated hamstring problems.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 1:47 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I stay away from Latimore with his bad hamstring’s for they don’t go away..

I go with Defense and Take LB Ruben Foster or LB Hassam Reddick or LB Zac Cunningham . The Eagles need a Day 1 Starting LB to replace Michael Kendricks and any of these 3 LB’s would fit nicely into Schwartz Scheme
Eagles need an immediate Day 1 Starter on their Defense from this #14 Pick

Then Grab a CB in the 2nd Round as there will be many Good Ones on the Board at #43 (Tre’Davious White, C Awuzie, C Tankersly, Adoree Jackson, Fabian Moreau, Quincy Wilson, Sydney Jones, etc,etc)

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 1:53 pm
Reply to  paulman

I am full bore Corey Davis right now…hope he’s the #14 pick. Especially after the retweet Davis sent out in response to the Eagles fan who tweeted him.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 4:25 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Long Range Corey Davis is the smart pick though he likely won’t see the field that much in 2017 playing behind 3 Veterans in Jeffrey,Smith & Matthews,
unless the Eagles are thinking of Trading MAtthews during the Draft which is possible..
I think the Eagles Offense for 2017 if OL is healthy can Compete and Score Points enough to Win their Share of Games .. The Eagles LB and Secondary Corps are not NFL Caliber at this Time and LB/Secondary must be upgraded or they won’t be able to stop any Good Teams that they will face
.

mhenski
mhenski
April 25, 2017 4:36 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Long range finding a way to get lattimore or a stud at cb is imperative. We have nobody but mills

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 5:01 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I’m just not high on Torey Smith at all. I see Alshon Jeffrey and Corey Davis as a dynamic duo WR corp..this year!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 1:21 pm

Forget the BS…draft Corey Davis at 14!

zilents44
zilents44
April 25, 2017 2:49 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I’m thinking it’s davis now but Conley’s case is not a rape just assault for groping her, sounds like bs, who the hell just wants to watch a foursome without wanting to get involved, sounds like a dumbass lie

mhenski
mhenski
April 25, 2017 3:02 pm
Reply to  zilents44

fact of the matter is eagles need corner help and BAD. lattimore a beast and with corners getting hurt, absolutely flopping at the combine, etc a star studded corner class is quickly becoming shit. lattimore was always #1 in this class and has shut down capability. he has to be the pick if attainable. if hes not we gotta take a flyer on rice in the 2nd

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 4:58 pm
Reply to  mhenski

After Lattimore gets picked none of the other CB’s will be worth being picked in the top 20.
CB’s Fabian Moreau, Tre’Davious White, Kevin King, Akhello Witherspoon, Sydney Jones, Cam Sutton will be available in rounds 2-3. Shaquille Griffin available in round 5

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 5:08 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Oh..and if teams investigate this Conley situation and they feel it will not amount to anything…like Lael Collins’ situation last year, Conley can be had in the 3rd or 4th round.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 25, 2017 6:31 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

You are forgetting one major detail.. Collins wasn’t had in the 3 or 4 round last year. He was a FA. There isn’t enough time to clear his name. Dude is screwed whether innocent or guilty.
Teams don’t want to draft a guy who has charges even if bogus pending.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 7:17 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

No I didn’t forget…actually that situation was 2 years ago, confused him with Laremy Tunsil incident last year. Chances are you are correct though, certainly not enough time to clear his name.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 7:52 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Conley will likely be removed off of Teams Draft Boards as La’el Collins was after his Incident 2 Years Ago.. Teams and Authorities do nott have enough time to sort this Incident out over the next 3-4 Days as it happened on April 9th with a lot of unanswered questions, No Charges by the Cleveland Authorities have been filed, but could be forthcoming for Rape which NFL Teams are not going to bring a kid in who may end up with serious charges with possible Jail Time..
Teams will let his go and he’ll become an UDFA and Teams can wait out the legal system play out and then approach him once he’s been cleared but no Team will Draft him while on the Clock, too many unknowns and you can say the same thing about DT Brantley from Florida for Hitting and knocking out a 125lb Female just a week ago…

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 25, 2017 8:00 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Tunsil, Collins and now Conley… If ur a number one pick go to a monastery before the draft

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 8:07 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

If he is cleared and becomes an UDFA, Eagles would be an attractive landing spot for Conley as he would be all but guaranteed a starting spot. With the interests they had they’d be willing to pony up the $ for him, even if they had to cut somebody.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 7:49 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Adoree Jackson too.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 7:53 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Cordero Tankersly, Quincy Wilson, Kevin King, Althello Witherspoon will Ll be on the Board come 2nd Round too..

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 25, 2017 7:56 pm
Reply to  paulman

Marlon Humphrey too..plenty of corners…I forgot about Quincy Wilson, then Teez Tabor in the third too.

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 8:14 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

i like Quincy Wilson’s upside more than Teez Tabor
Chidobe Awuzie probably goes late 1st now with Conley/Tabor Dropping down

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 8:16 pm
Reply to  paulman

I like Daomotre Kazee from San Diego State in the 4thand think he could make an excellent Slot CB and cover the Cole Beasley’, Shepard and Crowder of the NFC East that the Eagles struggle to match up with

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 25, 2017 9:38 pm
Reply to  paulman

Paul, of all the San Diego state games you’ve watched which has impressed you most?

mhenski
mhenski
April 25, 2017 9:43 pm
Reply to  paulman

Paul just wants to pick the sd guy so in 4 years he can say he is gonna sign in La or Las Vegas to be closer to family

paulman
paulman
April 25, 2017 11:08 pm
Reply to  paulman

Kazee & San Diego State played Well versus the U of Houston in the Las Vegas Bowl and he helped their Defense shutdown a high scoring Offense and he also Played well versus Cal which were Games I saw on ESPN.. Kazee performed very well at the Senior Bowl as well as Practices and Interviews per many Observers & Reporters (CBS Sports, ESPN & NFL Channel and eventhe Eagles Beat Writers who were down in Mobile that week) wrote highly of him and he also performed well at the Indy Combine Field Drills and Measureables
He has the Skill Set and Physicality to be a Solid Player who will contribute on Special Teams immediately and compete as a Nickel Back for whichever Team Drafts him..and I hope it’s the Eagles

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 26, 2017 7:25 am
Reply to  paulman

I can only assume you didn’t have any hikes, adult rec sports or family functions whenever SD state played. Cause sounds like you watched more of them than you did the eagles!

paulman
paulman
April 26, 2017 10:57 am
Reply to  paulman

The Mountain West Conference has Weekly Games on Saturday Night (usually they are on late night Start on ESPN which I will catch some games here and there) and I always watch a good portion of many of the Bowl Games throughout the month of December leading up to the big Games on New Years,etc..

Talking about Rec Ball I have a Rec Soccer Game Thursday evening at 830pm in the Boone Adult 7 vs 7 Soccer League and will miss the
first half of the NFL Draft and likely when the Eagles Select..
We are 4-2 for the Season, tied for in 2nd Place with 2 Games Left before the Playoffs, We play the Top Team on Sunday evening so we do have a outside chance of catching them if we Win the final 2 Games..
I play for the Wild Craft Eatery Team which is in the Bronze Division which has 6 Teams of mostly Older Players and People looking to play more for Fun. We Play on Nice Turf Fields that are about 85 Yards long by about 50 Yards wide so there is still a lot of field to Cover for 7 Players on each side, which includes the Goalie.. It’s a much faster game playing on Turf as opposes to a Grass Field which lead to more break opportunities for both sides..
The Gold Division is the most Competitive with mostly College Aged & Early 20’s and has a Couple of Hispanic Teams which are very good.. The Silver Division is a mix of competitive Players with some older guys (20’s/30’s) who probably have Played at High School/Club & College Level Soccer..
The Bronze Division (40’s +) is perfect for people like me who Enjoy the Sport but have never really played Organized Soccer Team before, or at least in a long time, but since my Kids played Soccer, I’ve Watched and Coached enough when they were at the Rec Level Age to learn about the Sport and it’s a really a Fun Sport with great Exercise and Conditioning and Teamwork needed and I just enjoy Competing so I am happy for the Opportunity to Play and to help keep active and in decent shape..
I play Fall Softball, Basketball in the Winter and now Soccer in the Spring and the Summer and I may hook up with a late Spring/Summer Softball Team
The Watauga County Park and Recreation Leagues are pretty popular here and get lots of Adults involved with the various Sports..
There’s about 20 Teams in the 3 Soccer Divisions/Leagues (Probably 225 Players) there were 11 Teams in Basketball (100 Players) and Softball has many Teams (Women’s, Men’s, Co-Ed Teams in both Class C & Class D Classification Leagues)
They do have Volleyball and Dodgeball available for Adults but I have never participated in those Sports and of course there are a few Church Leagues around with Basketball/Softball around in the County as well..
I’ve played Rec Ball as a Young Adult after College up to to my late 20’s until we had Kids so now that my Kids are both older and away at College, I have the time to Play and commit to a Team which is a lot of Fun..

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 11:24 am
Reply to  paulman

jesus. thats more words than gmcliffs fake thesis

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 1:22 am

I’m so on board with them drafting an every down stud back. I have zero problem with Mixon being the selection. Personally I believe he’s the best all around back in the draft. They can miss me with this maccaffrey hype machine. He’s talented no doubt, but West is right, you don’t reach for him in n the first (especially the 14th pick). You can pick Pumphrey up in the 3rd or 4th and he’s a faster version of sproles.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 26, 2017 9:06 am
Reply to  coldbrewski

Every year I watch the draft and the talking heads will say, “he’s a Sproles type” about a couple guys in the draft….next thing you know they aren’t darren sproles

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 11:38 am
Reply to  haveacigar

My exact sentiments with this McCaffrey hype. Good player, but far too much hype fed by the McShays and Kipers who in turn spawn a million fraudmans calling radio shows and feeding blos/forums. Every draft you’ll find McCaffrey types who do everything well in the later rounds. You don’t make your feature back out of guys like him. Guys like him “compliment” franchise backs.

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 1:32 pm
Reply to  coldbrewski

Regarding mccaffery I’ve read he’ll handle like 15 rb snaps a game and if that’s all no thank you. U need a difference maker that takes every snap on o or d in round1

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 1:34 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Several reports today saying cook is the guy today. Idk I want Davis or lattimore or trade back

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 26, 2017 2:15 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Well according to BGN a Pederson/AR back rarely carries a workhorse load of attempts– they try to get them 12-15 even when they have a good one…
also, with so many off field and injury concerns the mocks are all shot to shit and it could totally screw up the boards.

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 5:22 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Yea hac they try to give them 10-15 touches. Report I read on mccaff said 15 snaps

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 10:37 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

All the more reason why you don’t blow the pick by reaching on a guy that posseses a skill set that is obtainable in later rounds. Draft the stud DE, WR, LB, CAB, or tackle. But definitely not a McCaffrey.

paulman
paulman
April 26, 2017 2:41 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Reports that Eagles RB Coach Duce Staley is real high on Dalvin Cook
while Other Reports have Dalvin Cook dropping into the late 1st Round and maybe the 2nd Round
McCaffrey’s Father/Uncle were NFL players and has been around Football his entire life. As many Stanford Graduates, he’s a smart guy and has many other interests outside of Football as many good Players do.. Richard Sherman, JJ Watt, D-Jax,etc,etc so there’s nothing wrong with that

As far as Drafating an Everydown RB, the Eagles and Coach Pederson don’t utilize an Everydown Back, In fact, Most NFL teams don’t use “everydown backs” anymore.. Its all about Matchups for Most Teams
If McCaffrey Carries the Ball 10-14 Times a game plus Catches 6-8 Passes a Game and Returns 3-4 Punts a Game.. that’s 20-25 Touches a Game which is a lot for any one Player in today’s NFL..

What RB’s has this many Touches a Game in Today’s NFL Week in and Week out ? Cowboys – Zeke Elliot, Bills – McCoy, Dolphin’s Ajayi,Texans-Miller, Cardinals – D Johnson, Steelers – L Bell

Pederson likes that RB by Committee — A Big Back (220 LBS +) for Short-Yardage/Red-Zone Rushing, then a Scat Back that’s fast,shifty and can Catch out of the Backfield and than that Tweener, Versatile Back that can do a little bit of everything (210lbs)

The Eagles have the Scat/Versatile Back already on their Roster in Sproles/Smallwood, what they are missing is that bruising, Big Back to get those Tough and Difficult Yards when it matters the most
I’d like to see them Draft a Dontae Foreman or James Connor in the 3rd/4th Round to complement what they already have, Smallwood, if he progresses can eventually take much of Sprole’s load come 2018 and then Draft another All-Purpose/Scat Back in 2018 to Join Foreman or Connor & Smallwood..

If they do Draft McCaffrey, then Sproles has to go immediately for they do similar things and the Eagles would still have the need for a Big Back
and you cannot carry McCaffrey, Sproles, Smallwood and another RB for 4 RB’s is 1 too many in Today’s NFL

zilents44
zilents44
April 26, 2017 2:14 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Another thing mccafeey GE has a back up plan football is not his whole life, I want a guy who is all football and needs this

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 4:09 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Eagles are not drafting Christian McCaffrey. I think he’s a good back, I just don’t think the Eagles are all that interested as the hype machine (especially in the Philly media market) is.

IrishEagle
IrishEagle
April 26, 2017 5:03 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I think McCaffrey is a special player. I think he will be good, but not 14th overall good. I think we pick Foster – or Corey Davis would be nice.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 5:44 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I think it’s either
Dalvin Cook, Corey Davis or Derrek Barnett.
I prefer Corey Davis.
Jimmy Kempski reports Foster is off the Eagles board…who knows?!?!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 5:46 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Prefer Corey Davis, I’m good if it’s Cook, Barnett …meh. I’m not as high on Barnett…his sacks come from anticipation, not an elite first step.

Xevious
Xevious
April 26, 2017 8:33 am

X’s One and only Eagles draft prediction….Unlike Paulman I won’t have 55 versions and claim i nailed it.

1st round Corey Davis WR Westrn Mich
2nd round Tre’Davious White CB….Might be wishful thinking he lands here LSU
3rd round Donta Foreman RB Texas
4A Shaq Griffin CB UCF
4B Kyle Fuller C Baylor
5 Brian Allen CB Utah
6 Robert Davis WR Georgia State
7 Tanner Vallejo LB Boise State

Just for fun, I would be very happy with Davis White and Foreman….

paulman
paulman
April 26, 2017 11:00 am
Reply to  Xevious

I haven’t done that many this Year Xevious

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
April 26, 2017 11:32 am

lol

patrik411
patrik411
April 26, 2017 5:38 pm

Mcaffery ,is said to be a talented, good running back But the list is huge , of white r.b.;s who were picked in the very high rounds ,And had to retire after just a very short career ! Many were fullbacks , but r.b.s and punt returners , a double dangerous gamble for Eagles , Many pundits are saying 14th pick or so! A huge risk for a team as the Eagles . Of course this is touchy ground to talk about this issue it by Howie and company,,,!Good luck Eagles!

gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
April 26, 2017 6:02 pm

I’m sorry talent wise Mixon is the best rb in this and should be an eagle

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 6:49 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

Gloomy…I don’t agree with you much, but, I agree with you about Mixon on both points!

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 26, 2017 7:37 pm
Reply to  gloomysmitty

There is more to the equation than talent, especially at that position. The eagles have to take into account about the hit their BRAND takes…think US Air. Lurie owns a billion dollar brand… Brought in Vick, took the hit, didn’t win and I guess came out fine with value… But I don’t know.. An abusive college kid with no track record???

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 9:07 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Risk vs Reward…it’s business 101. Lurie has a degree in psychology and he’s a business man. He understands the impact of the initial PR hit…vs the long term reward of wining and success that Mixon can possibly help bring.
People think and come to decisions/conclusions with their emotions..in business, that’s not a good idea.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 26, 2017 10:11 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Um that’s my point exactly. An unproven rook with a terrible record and a who knows what the future holds record…. May not be best for the bottom line.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
April 26, 2017 10:29 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Once again, Risk vs Reward…seriously, given the Eagles track record of not winning a playoff game as of late or a SB period. That’s the bottom line..winning a SB. The Eagles can’t be scared to take a risk…even on a rookie… It’s worked well for the cowboys, steelers and other teams.
If it doesn’t work..oh well, the end result will be more of the same. I’d rather take the risk to try and win with the guy who did a bad thing with the superior talent that’s a perfect fit, than with the guy who is less talented, and a choir boy.#draftJoeMixon

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 10:01 pm

Ok I think I’ve sifted through all the bullshit and know what the eagles trying to do tomorrow. You heard it hear first

Eagles bout to pick the temple lineback Hassan reddick

I don’t like want him with a first round pick. But I think that’s our goal and I think it could be a major bust

mhenski
mhenski
April 26, 2017 10:06 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Matter of fact I’d hate the pick but I got a feeling that’s the pick