First of all, I want to let you know that I’m looking at this football team and trying to figure out what is going to make them a Super Bowl Champion. This has nothing to do with Danny Watkins, but it has everything to do with the huge holes they have on the defensive side of the ball. Remember they had THE WORST RED ZONE DEFENSE IN THE LAST 25 YEARS.
Nobody could tell me that if the Eagles had moved up and grabbed cornerback Prince Amukamara to fill that huge hole at right cornerback, that it would have put them closer to being a Super Bowl Champion as compared to drafting Watkins and that has nothing to do with Watkins, but it has a lot to do with the bad Eagles defense.
I’ve seen teams with mediocre guards win Super Bowls, but I haven’t seen a team win a Super Bowl with a human target starting at cornerback. In addition if you don’t have a pass rush, it’s nearly impossible to stop teams from scoring in the red zone. They may fill those holes tonight and via free agency, but they’re very urgent for a team that wants to win a Super Bowl.
I like the toughness that Watkins brings to this football team. He’s a fighter and you can tell from listening to him and his firefighter friends. This is a good thing and I do think he might be able to improve the offense.
From everything I’ve heard from talking to reputable NFL people, Watkins should be able to a good or maybe even great NFL guard for a number of years. I’ve heard and seen him put the grip on defensive linemen. He’s also got the ability to play multiple positions. At the Senior Bowl, he showed everybody that he can play either guard position as well as either tackle position. That’s quite a bit of versatility and the Eagles need it.
But the key here is that my focus isn’t on Watkins, it’s on the Eagles front office. How can they dwell on age then ignore age altogether by drafting “THE OLDEST FIRST ROUND PICK IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL? Yes, although Watkins may turn out to be a good football player, he’s the oldest first round pick in the history of the NFL.
There are people who were in the same quandary when they Birds signed Michael Vick. The fans asked how could you sign this guy with the policy you’ve had for so many years. It was a legitimate question. How could they turn their back to players who had gotten in trouble for a minor mishap in college, but then go out and sign Vick?
I haven’t heard anything bad about Watkins and I like him even more after hearing him talk and learning more about his background. The tape I’ve seen of him, shows a physical dominating presence, but what does that do for a defense that WAS THE WORST RED ZONE DEFENSE IN THE LAST 25 YEARS.
Their offense was one of the best in the NFL, so that’s why I see a sense of urgency on the defensive side of the ball. The Eagles fired their defensive coordinator last year they didn’t fire their offensive coordinator.
If the Eagles sign free agent Nmandi Asomugha when they get the chance and also find a way to improve their pass rush tonight, I’ll understand why they used their first pick on an offensive guard.
If Watkins take over at right tackle, I would understand the pick, but if all he does is come in here and be a very good right guard, I don’t understand the pick because I don’t think it puts them closer to the Super Bowl.
Let’s see what happens tonight and tomorrow. If you want to talk to me about it, Call me tonight on 610-WIP, I’ll be on from 10pm to 1am.
Let’s wait until free agency, the potential trade of kolb, and the rest of the draft before we judge ok? Thanks G.
No Player Movement/Transactions yet Birdo…Kolb’s an Eagle for 2011
Also, Phils place P BLanton in 15 Day DL for sore Elbow..
This Pitching staff is starting to run out of arms..
Yout 119 Victories predicition is looking pretty tough to attain, Birdo
They would have to win 103 of their final 138 Games (75% Winning %)
Do you really think that this is possible…
B o B – perfect response. Yes, the Eagles are closer to the SB – why, filled the biggest hole on offensive line – shoul translate to better protection for the QB – hopefully more push up front in the run game. Now we have what, 9 picks left to fill the holes on D.
Might not seem too sexy – but in the past few years we have had some teams (Colts, Saints) in SB that had poor defensive but strong offenses.
Do you really think the Braves are going to top the Phils and the Phils are going to only win 92 games?
My prediction may be a reach, but your prediction was an outright disgusting and disrespectful spit in the face of your so called “favorite team”.
Will wait to judge until end of draft and free agency (if it ever happens). Right now I am not happy but after tonight maybe.
Phils totally running out of arms Paulman. Yeah right. They still have the big 4 plus Worley pitched damn great last year and will probably be the 5th starter if the Phils can trade Blanton. Also Stutes tore it up in Spring and has played well in the minors. Those are 2 solid additions to the rotation and bullpen.
I have to tell you G, that will all due respect, your comments are making me sick.
Did you watch the same Packers game in the playoffs that I did? Did you not see Vick running for his life while the Bird’s defense held the Packer’s offense to a respectable score total? Did you not see the right guard looking like a turntable with blitzers whizzing by?
Come on, man. Let the age thing go. It’s getting really old now. You can’t judge the job the front office is doing until the team is complete in September. I hope you’ll be man enough to apologize to us readers and the team come September when the final product is ready to go and you’re eating your words!
Paulman- im holding out hope that Kolb will be gone. The birds have talked.
“Bloodline” coming off the edge against Winston Justice in the playoffs.
Aaron Rogers carving our Satey and Right Corner a new asshole.
“G” …does that answer your question?
Unless our newly acquired fireman is allowed to bring his water holes on the field to spray Green Bay’s offense without getting a penalized I don’t feel this pick makes much of a difference.
to do-
Sign Aso
Draft D for the rest of this draft.
Guys, Im not a FO guy….. and i DO believe the birds undervalue Kickoff guys and FB’s and things like this. BUT…… history says……
The birds will have a quality starting RCB this year. Its not something they usually mess with. I think its clear that CB is the #2 most important position under Andy Reid. Only the qb has had better talent overall under AR.
Im not saying a deal is done but SOMETHING will happen. Either Kolb gets us a CB when the lockout is trully done or they have a CB all lined up in FA.
Last year the birds were thin at CB and they took a chance and it really really burned them. I think they get a starter soon.
Probably more around 96-97 games..Unles Oswalt decides to retire to spend more time with his family..,then it will be back down to 92..
Playing 15 NL East Divisional games versus Mets,Nats,Braves,Florida & the next couple of weeks.. Mets are playing better as is the entire Division lately but this would be a great team to get hot adn start putting a little distance between them and the rest of the Division
After these 15 games, then it’s a nice little 11 game stretch vs the Cardnials,Rockies,Texas Rangers and Reds…
So lets see how they play during this next month and how they finish after these next 26 games… If they go 18-8, then they will be playing well and on their way to a great Season, but a 14-12 stretch or worse will keep them all bunched up and will end being a fight to the end… Should be exciting games
Is Domonic Brown playing at all, is he off the DL list or down in AAA to get his timing back… what’s the word on his recovery..
BTW Paulman- I just want to show you that they HAVE been talking… just like I told you. Lockout or no lockout…. GM’s are trying to get better… look at what andy said….
“That’s the hand we were dealt. We went into the process thinking that was going to be the case. And that’s the way it played out. We knew the people that were interested in Kevin. We’ll see how things work out when everything is lifted. Who knows what’s going to happen? We’re going to keep our ears open.”
I think the one thing we can all agree on is that Obama is a fucking moron.
i have been saying a boring draft . an o lineman will do that . but it was a position of need. vick had no protection the 2nd half of season and i do not see that changing this year without help . i am sure mudd had say in this , they will fill holes tonite . i feel better about this pick then trading up to get grahme! and that has/ had nothing
to do with his injury.
And if the Eagles had traded up and drafted a CB, you would’ve been complaining about how the Oline can’t protect Vick, can’t get a first down, etc. Are you sure you’re not a TATER? You sound awefully like one.
i agree Jon- it was a boring pick but im also fine with it. As far as the age thing goes…. OL is not an area where the birds care about age as much.
what is a tater. ? but seriously if you want to trade kolb , you better do as much as you can to protect vick.
runthe – HELL NO, we can NOT all agree on that. AT ALL
Stevo, good point they don’t pay that much attention to age on oline… look how long they kept runyan and trigga tra thomas… I’m comfortable with the pick
schiller your socialist utopian wet dream exists in russia. go visit it. i’ll give you the grave sites of some of its firmest supporters.
RTB,
You need to run your balls off this site you a*^clown. That’s our president you stupid “Bird-Turd”. Stop hatin and get a real life, or go to your buddies at “Sly-Fox” news for that crap.
Anyway, back to the real deal at hand. This bracket is what we’ll hopefully build our D off of.
Round Pick Overall How aquired?
1 23 23 Eagles pick
2 22 53 Eagles pick
3 21 85 Eagles pick
4 7 TBD Donovan McNabb trade
4 23 TBD Eagles pick
5 18 TBD From San Diego in draft day trade last year
5 22 TBD Eagles pick
7
Adam shef reported on twitter that eagles and pats are talking a trade
When I posted, things got compressed…hopefully it doesnt happen again.
Round Pick Overall How aquired?
1 23 23 Eagles pick
2 22 53 Eagles pick
3 21 85 Eagles pick
4 7 TBD Donovan McNabb trade
4 23 TBD Eagles pick
5 18 TBD From San Diego in draft day trade last year
5 22 TBD Eagles pick
7
Oh well..my bad
Cards are looking more and more like the eagles trading partner, now they took a rb in the 2nd round
Runthe – I’m aware – you know where else socialism exists? The United States (of America) VA system. And the US law that requires everyone to have car insurance. Yep learn up
first safety JUST went off the board! I bet we grab one. I really would not be surprised if we take a safety with this pick…
Did the nfl gms declare a stay on bowers and mallet?
Rocko kiss my ass. You need to run your ass off to russia.
Schiller, there are no good safties this year… last yr was the yr… rahim moore is iight not anyone to go crazy over
run, if you think there’s nothing in between US capitalism and russia – you don’t understand the politics of 80% of the rest of the world.
what about Gilchrist? This kid played both Safety and CB…. I like that kid
you dumb little children on here have no clue whats going on right in front of your eyes. i could care less if this is a football site. i speak up at all times against tyranny at every point throughout my day. now back to the draft. go read a book about your country. you dont know what i went through to get here and you little shits take it all for granted. you make me sick that you are so uninformed.
Schill, he’s a good tackler one of the best ones at safety, versatile and reads qb well
Weaknesses: shedding blocks, backpeddaling and diagnosing plays
Why do we have to pick behind the giants and redskins? Ugh
I guess the birds really didn’t want Bowers
I remember when the 1st round of the draft was a highlight with much anticipation and the Eagles have managed to even take that away with how they pick…. McDougal, Graham, Reggie Brown, Freddie Mitchell, Bunkley, trading out of the 1st round and grabbing Kolb, and top it off by picking up a 27 year old fireman to play guard.
This Eagles organization have sucked the life out of the 1st round excitement
BEARS TOO PAEA DAMMIT
told y’all safety! Temple kid
Jarrett… hmm another solid pick
Bye bye Q Mikells
Now we have a tackler to lay some wood similar to Dawk. Jaqoin Jarrett can hit
I must say I think he’ll make a greater impact than the fireman
songs, pinch yourself, you just said something positive
We have our safeties for yrs to come
I still want them to nabb Casey Matthews in one of these rounds
whoa der j…a little early eh?
I’m not sold on this temple guy he hasn’t face real competition…
2 decent picks , now if you like a guy gamble with one of your fours and move up!
J Hart,
I was thinking the same thing. For a minute I thought we just drafted a safety last year, then QM popped up in my head and I said goodbye to Quinton. At least were gettin younger and Jarrett is a sure tackler who is tough. now we need a good corner, i don’t know if we’ll get Nmandi or not but i feel something special brewing here (hope we get him or another stud CB).
Schill, I should say that’s the birds plan and its obvious bc they too 2 safeties in the 2nd round 2yrs ina row
I notice a few things the bears jump in front of eagles to select DT, Arizona still hasn’t pick a QB the redskins drafted DT… Something’s up with Arizona I think eagles are going after haynesworth and asomugha, Kevin kolb maybe heading to Arizona…