The Eagles signed their number one draft pick Danny Watkins who is slated to start at the right guard position this season. As you would expect the 26-year old rookie was eager to get into camp.
“This is a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, that’s for sure,” Watkins told reporters. “I understand there’s a business aspect of football. It’s something I’ve never cared for or know much about. I’m just glad this is over with, and (I can) get rolling.”
The Birds and Watkins’ agent were battling over giving the former Baylor star a guaranteed fourth year. The Eagles front office won out and the rookie has a deal which has the first three years of the deal guaranteed.
He’ll talk to the media today and then get to work because he’s got a lot of work to do.
We’ll take a closer look at his news conference later today.
It’s all up from here! Can’t wait for games.
GO EAGLES!
Good for him. And good for the Eagles. Seems like a Good Guy.
Baby face Watkins
I wouldn’t say that if you played vs him in hockey; he was an enforcer on his teams in younger days. He’s got a nasty factor. If you’ve ever fought on ice skates, you know how important balance is… “baby face” has it. Go Iggles!
Watkins’ college coach said he was the meanest guy he ever coached.
A Canadien, who played Hockey and was/is a Firefighter, I think Watkins can more than hold his own… I am looking forward to watchin him play and progress in camp under Coach Mudd’s tutledge and the other veterans on the OL… I see a very high cieling and he should be able to fit right in and produce and contribute right away end up being better and than T Herremans has been during his career, which has been pretty good.. WAtkins moves and has quicker feet than many would expect..Remmeber the Baylor Offense he played in COllege was a very high tempo, spread offense with lots of screens,bubble routes, so he is used to moving downfield and picking up extra blocks all game long ….