Current Status: The Eagles have “average” starters at the “two” cornerback positions with Bradley Fletcher and Cary Williams. Both players will get the job done, a few good plays here and there, mixed in with a few “uh oh” moments. They have a future Pro-Bowler at the slot and then a black hold of depth beyond their third cornerback.
Cary Williams– Likes to run his mouth and plays with a chip. When all is said and done, he is a nice number two cornerback. He can “slow down” the opposing wide receiver, but he will never be able to “shut down” a receiver.
Bradley Fletcher– Smart player when healthy; tends to be in good position to make tackles while also contributing on special teams.
Brandon Boykin– Manned the “slot” last season, and he did a hell of a job. In addition to his six interceptions, Boykin was used to blitz and play some linebacker looks last season. He really came into his own, and the Eagles want to keep him at what he does best, playing nickel packages and minimizing the damage by the slot receiver.
The rest of the bunch– Roc Carmichael is the fourth cornerback? I’m no longer mentioning Curtis Marsh as part of the cornerback picture. The former 3rd cornerback who has the size, athleticism; he needs to not be part of this team in 2014.
The fall off from the fourth cornerback and on was a huge issue last season. The Eagles were thin at the cornerback position after Boykin. You saw in the playoff game against the Saints, Cary Williams went out for a play, and Drew Brees went right after the replacement on the next play.
Moving forward– The Eagles are going to keep Boykin at the slot. Cary Williams will remain a starter, and Fletcher will also be penciled in as the other starter for 2014. The Eagles should certainly look at the available cornerbacks in free agency. Sign a guy who has some decent speed, and draft a corner with the intention of starting him no later than 2015.
Cary Williams has one more season left in Philadelphia with the money he is due in 2015. Fletcher has a low cap number moving forward, and having him as a fourth cornerback is not bad for depth and certain dime packages/special teams.
Roseman and company need to sign or find a “shut down” cornerback in the next two seasons. The players they currently have will “get them by” for the time being. Their overall play will only improve with better play from the safety position and a more consistent pass rush.
Chip likes his big players to beat up on the smaller players. I can support that theory, but let’s find a player or two who also have the speed to stay stride for stride with some of the elite receivers in the league.
Justin Gilbert and Darqueze Dennard both seem like they will be legit corners in the NFL. I have a feeling both players will be gone by the time the Eagles pick at #22. We need to do some damage in this years draft. The Eagles need to nail it in every round
Gilbert looked the most natural & fluid,
But Roberson, Robey,Batiste, Gill all looked very good as well
Denard ran faster than expected.. Some good looking CB Prospects
Eagles need 1 of these guys and will have to use their 1st or 2nd Rounder
To secure one of these Top 5
Gilbert will be the first CB Taken by the
10-12th Pick..
The others probably late 1st & 2nd Round
My other guy Keith McGill didn’t disappoint at the combine. Posting some good numbers. I want the birds to draft him. Sure he needs some work, needs to be a little more aggressive etc, but at 6’3 214 hes going to fill out and be coached up.
I also like Buchannon and Pryor. Id like if the Birds got both guys if they could. W’ed then have some killers In the secondary..
Agree Jeff Kolsky – when Cary Williams got hurt in that playoff game for at least one play – Brees went right after Roc Carmichael for an easy first down completion. It was noticeable and stung and an important first down.
I know this is off base but I really like colt lyriea the TE from oregon who has off the field issues. the dude has 4 5 speed played under chip and runs the ball like a rb. He is also 245 pds the guy is a monster
No drugs –
he has a narcotic issue –
2 years removed from the Lehigh drug overdose, no drugs no drugs no drugs
eagles priorties when free agency hits on March 11
Nate Allen, Kurt Coleman, and Colt Anderson are all unsigned so the the birds are likely to address that safety position in free agency.
Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin are unsigned so something will happen there in free agency.
Clifford Geathers is still unsigned at DE?
I think Dman said it best, the Eagles need to nail it this year. At this point from what I’ve been reading I think both safeties are off the board by the time the Eagles pick. I think Gilbert is off the board. That leaves Dennard. I don’t know about you guy’s but I’d be okay with Dennard. He’s tough, can tackle and cocky, just what I’m looking for in a football player. Deone Buchannon in the second rd. If Dennard is off the board at 22 then I’m looking at trading back for extra picks.
I hear you eos but we have celek here to mentor the young man, I think he couldbe steal of the draft
If the birds feel as though nothing is right for them @22 I would trade back with a team like the browns or 49ers who have multiple picks in the 2nd &3rds. If so you then target cb Kyle fuller and wr Jordan Matthews with your to 2nd rd picks
And with the to 3rds you olb Trent Murphy and deone Buchanan. And the Miami Dolphins seems real desperate for a lt and have said they rather get one in fa rather than draft one so peters to Miami for 3&5th rd picks …..
also he can be had in 5th rd y not we got dam matt barkley in 4th and he is terrterrible high risk high reward
*** Eagles News***
According to my source, the Philadelphia Eagles and Jason Peters have agreed to a four year extension.
***Confirmed
YOUR SOURCE WAS LAST TO THE PARTY AGAIN
Eagles agreed to terms with LT Jason Peters on a four-year, $41.3 million contract extension.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 26 – 9:52 AM
Adam schefter does a great a job so much for trading peters now he will retire a eagles I guess it’s a first time for everything never seen the birds sign somebody this old to an extension wow but it must of freed up more cap space for them.
Paul was way off again claiming Peters was going to get traded or released or whatever other crap he spews out hahaa
SN: Offensive lineman rarely if ever get traded
I like Jason Peters.. I just thought an Opportunity missed by the Eagles to still get high Value Draft Picks in Return for Peters who will only be around for 2-3 Seasons of his 5 Year Deal to help lowes the Cap HIt..
I also like TE Brett Celek but would not be opposed to the Eagles Trading him while his Trade Value is probably the highest it will ever be and since this is not a Deep TE Draft Class, some Teams like the Jets,Dolphins,TB Bucs,Steelers, Bills, etc, can all use an experienced TE…
I am trying to come up with ways that the Eagles can add some additional 2nd/3rd/4th Round Draft Picks by Trading some Veterans who have Value buy maybe don’t fit the Eagles Long-Term Needs for any longers..
he actually got five years
So Jason Peters contract is 5 years, $51.3 million overall with $19.55 guaranteed.
To all of you who want ‘sources’ I recommend you turn on WIP… Magically they report it on air just before JH reports ir
Eagles signed Peters to an extension? Well, I’m a little suprised by the move, but if he’s healthy, then its a great move.
So, now I will have to make a change to my original prediction about the Eagles taking an OT with their first round pick to replace Peters (if they hadn’t re-upped him it would have happened).
So Birds now freed of taking OT 1st round….where do they go? Depends how things fall I guess…..Obvious choice is to the D side of the ball….DE/OLB or safety…..but if Ebron or the WR from F State falls to them I would not be suprised in the least…….
Yea Vin it’s official, I guess I won’t be dissappointed like you said I would be when they draft a OL with the first pick, like I told you, nobody’s going to know who their going to target in the draft until after you see what the do in free agency. Here’s the details on Peters
Jason Peters Agrees to 5-Year, $51.3 Million Contract with Philadelphia Eagles
News Conference at 1pm
Everyone on the Eagles offensive line are under contract for 2015 except for Jason Peters so I expect him to be next
Unless this is a move to trade Peters then we took a RT in Lane Johnson at # 4 last year. lol That’s like taking a guard in the top 5.
Eagles will trade back.
Paulman Rumor #13
Eagles to Trade #22 Pick & RB Bryce Brown to Cleveland Browns for their 2nd Round Pick (#39th Overall) their 3rd Round Pick (#71st Overall) and 5th Round Pick (#119th Overall)
This would give the Cleveland Browns 3 1st Round Picks
(Their own 7th, the Eagles #22 and the Colts #26th as they Rebuild and they would still have a 3rd & 5th from Previous Trades with Steelers & Colts)
The Eagles would now have the Following Selections
2nd (#39) CB – Marcus Roberson (Florida 6-0′ – 190lbs)
2nd (#54) Safety – Jimmie Ward (Northern Illinois 5-11″ – 200lbs)
3rd (#71) WR – Martevious Bryant (CLemson 6-4′ – 212lbs)
3rd (#86) CB – Stanley Jean-Baptisite (Nebraska 6-3′ – 218lbs)
4th (#118) LB – Christian Jones (Fla State 6-3′ – 245lbs)
5th (#135) Guard – Brandon Thomas (CLemson 6-3′ – 315lbs)
5th (#150) DE – Ed Stinson (Alabama 6-3′ – 287lbs)
5th (#156) DT – Deandre Coleman (Cal 6-5 – 315lbs)
7th (#214) RB/Return – Jerrick McKinnon (Georgia Southern – 5-9′ 210lbs)
good info Jon Hart:
Peters for another 2 years guaranteed,
I thought the birds would start to make a dent into that 30 plus year old OL ( Mathis, Herremans, Peters ). But they obviously aren’t now.
I wanted the birds to draft OL Zach Martin from Notre Dame to play RG this year and tackle next year. But with the Peters and Mathis extensions that is now too much money to put into the OL with another first round draft pick.
Just read Avant will be cut before March 15th so they don’t have to give him a million dollar roster bonus, thats over 3 million in savings, between that and the salary cap going up to 132 million that puts us close to 30 million in cap space, with Chung and s few more guys getting cut it will be even more, theirs no way somebody’s going to tell me Howie isn’t going to get at lease one big name player in free agency, as a matter of fact I don’t even think its allowed for him not to spend a certain amount.
wish list: post combine and Jason Peters extension:
# 22: Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
if he is gone Rashede Hageman DE Minnesota
#54: Jordan Matthews WR Vandy
#86: Terrence Brooks FS Florida St.
If my numbers are correct, Peters was scheduled to count about 10M against the cap…I think this lowers that by 2-3 million, more 2mil
I think we are going to see this O-line for quite some time guys. Kelce is the only guy that’s not signed after 2015, but I’m sure that’s going to get taken care of soon. Looks like his new contract saves us about 2 Million this year and I what some of you guys predict with them getting rid of Avant then that should also free up some cash. I have a name for you guys to watch for in the draft, Jaylen Watkins, solid combine. Should be moving up the boards. Nice pick for the second or third rounds. Whats nice about him is,he can play CB or S. Muschamp moved Watkins safety last season and I put up some solid numbers.
safeties are so hard to find from the college ranks, I am on board with your evaluation of Jaylen Watkins. I would be happy if the birds selected him. I like the info and back story you provided also to introduce him. I want the birds to improve their secondary and he probably is better than my feeble attempt to suggest Dion Bailey and Terrance Brooks as an Eagle option. Safeties in College don’t face NFL type offenses with NFL quality QBs. it is hard to predict which college prospects can succeed. Jaylen Watkins sounds good.
I’m kind of biased because I do root for the Gators, but one thing is for sure is that Muschamp knows defensive talent. Watkins finished with 52 tackles, third on the team, and tied for second to Hargreaves with seven pass break-ups. Hargreaves was a freshmen CB, and a name to watch for in 2 years. Watkins had the best day of the trio of Gators DB at the combine. A guy I thought that would be good for the team was Purifoy, but had a terrible day. Watkins really impressed though and I going to be a really solid player for some team.
The Eagles reportedly met with QB prospect Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine. What could it mean?
it means blockheads like you , koolbreez ,johnson and jon hart can do boners for the next 3 months thinking there is a prayer the eagles would draft a midget runaround “quarterback”
Some of you mention that the Eagles met with Geno Smith (actually held a private workout) and they met with Robert Griffin and whoever else you’re saying, but keep this in mind, that was when the Eagles didn’t know they had a franchise quarterback..
You would say the Eagles now have they’re guy, but maybe they still feel like they do not. Johnny Tackle Football Manziel is a guy Chip has always liked since his HS days. He didnt meet with him for “due diligence” cmon Chip already knows all about the kid.. Guarantee the Birds will be at his pro day and or will schedule a private workout.. Book it
The eagles should interview every QB opponent they will face. Any speck of information they can gain to compete against him is valuable. In a game of inches the more they understand the most important positional opponent they will compete against is advantageous.
reporters that know a lot more about football than you disagree with what you just wrote and considering you are wrong, stretch the truth or lie mostly everytime you post what you just wrote looks like a big brown poop smear
i hope they are everyones private workout??? they don’t just sit on the internet all day and make stuff up…. are you retarded (rhetorical)– they work their ass off meeting players, scouting players, watching tape, calling contacts from college…. guarantee chip doesn’t spend 1 second per year trolling gcobb or anything else….
A few teams have contacted the Bucs regarding a trade for Darrelle Revis…could the Eagles be one of them? I would welcome it if the price was right
Stay away from Revis island, his best days are behind him..
Not worth the $$,,
Absolutely not! Dude is damaged goods, & won’t ever be the same.
Carolina Panthers Restructure Contract Deals with Center Ryank Kalil,
LB Thomas DAvis and RB Jonathon Stewart saving them an additional $7.5 Million of Cap Space for 2014 as they now are $30 Million under the proposed Salary Cap of Approx $130 Million as the Panthers Free up $$$ to probably Overpay and Extend QB Cam Newton, who is in the final Season of his Rookie Deal, but they probably have no choice if they don’t lock him up now..
Cam Newton’s deal will trump Flacco’s deal of 53 million guaranteed at 6 years 120 million and Brees’s 5 year $100 million deal. Kaepernick’s deal should equal Flacco’s deal.
I love all the back tracking on here….
Peters a great signing… our Oline remains in tact for some time… so… we have a QB, RB, OL, TE’s and at least 1 WR….. i smell D in the draft (odd) and perhaps a WR.
Stevo, sounds about right. I don’t like the Peters extension, because the money is the same, & longer, but they have no other good options right now. Johnson is a stiff, was a wasted overdraft of a pick, & isn’t a LT. Also, they ain’t wasting another high pick on a OT.
You are a stiff Mr. Porter.
Hey, Lil Bron-Bron’s alias is back! Go back in your hole, mole! Beat it turd!
a stiff? give me the DCar solution to last off season that would have made the Eagles a 27 point offense, division winner and have the leading rusher in the NFL in Shady McCoy? You said you would have cut Jason Peters before the draft and not drafted Lane Johnson. What would DCar’s OL look like that would put 27 points a game and win the division last year?
My solution would have been, like I said then, sign Eric Winston to play RT. Also, I wouldn’t have wasted the 4th pick in the draft, on a project, reach, RT, when they should have drafted Lotuleilei, or Ansah, as I stated before the draft. McCoy was the leading rusher before Lane was here, & ran most of his runs to Peters side of the field. Yes, I would have released Peters. He was 30, fat, & coming off of double Achilles surgery, & he far exceeded all expectations. This extension is going to bite them.
Eric Winston? LOL hilarious – a bottom 10 RT in the league and the very last OL free agent to sign a contract during training camp. The guy no one wanted but you. He is available right now too.
so…. instead of having our entire OL signed for several seasons to come…. you would have signed an overpriced FA…. and let our all pro LT go? hmm….
My friends… in this league you have to be great at something. The eagles are going to be great at O and work to build a good D. They are making good moves right now….. and are freeing us of the burden of having to draft players to fill holes.
Stevo, that was based off my major concerns about Peters condition, age, weight, & double Achilles surgery. He bucked the odds, & played very good, & proved me wrong. But, Johnson, was still a bad pick, when we were desperate for DF. It was a reach, & he was not the best player available, as Weaselman stated he is doing.
E0, Winston is a good Veteran RT, & didn’t sign a huge contract, you dope! He had a better season than your boy Lane! We agree to disagree!
Oh, & BTW, E0, you misinformed nitwit, Winston was the #3 rated RT, before the 2013 season. Again, go school yourself, before trying to look smart, & rip others!
Lane Johnson will impress everyone this coming season. How the hell can you base everything off of one season, and as a rookie? The dude is athletic, and is very quick on his feet. You watch and see what happens in 2014..
I hope you’re right DMAN. But my gripe is where they took him, & the BS Weaselman always spews about taking the BPA. Lane WAS NOT the best player available. He was ranked anywhere from 10-20’s in mocks. They drafted him as a reach for a need. Star Lotulelei, Ziggy Ansah, Vaccaro, & Millner should have been picked. I was all over Star, & Ziggy, before the draft, & both were needs then, & still are. Star is the perfect NT, & Ziggy could have been the perfect compliment to Cole. Lane was a QB, then a TE, & only has a few years now at OT. You don’t waste a high draft pick on a project. Plain & simple. Yes, he’s athletic, but is a liability in pass coverage, & a little better in run blocking.
everything you accuse Lane Johnson of being is everything Star Lotulelei is. Star is an elite run stuffer right now with ZERO pass rushing ability. Do I think Star had a better year, yes. Lane and Star are equal in talent and are the same exact player. Ascending top 75%. Ziggy Ansah is not at their level yet. He was a good draft pick an ascending top 60% in the league yet. Lane Johnson is an elite run blocking mauler. There is nothing little boy in his game. He is not a finesse player. He destroys defenses in the run game. Lane gave up 7 sacks in the first 8 games and 3 in the next 8 for a total of 10 sacks. Nick helped ease the sack total. Lane will always give up sacks but you accept that for his elite level run blocking. The eagles are a running team. He was the best draft pick in the top 10. DJ Fluker, Justin Pugh and Larry Warford come into the top 10 but Lane Johnson doesn’t leave. Eric Fisher,Luke Joeckel and Chance Warmack leave.
Lane Johnson will impress everyone this coming season. How the hell can you base everything off of one season, and as a rookie? The dude is athletic, and is very quick on his feet. You watch and see what happens in 2014..
No he isn’t DMAN…..
disagree DCar- ou paint a picture of a gloomy war room where they just dont have options and had to be where they are. wrong. ..
1) Johnson is not a stiff- he was a rookie and made some mistakes but i believe he has shown that he can play.
2) Peters is a great signing…. that side is locked down now for several years to come.
You guys with your sad sad ways need to move on from the past. The birds are looking good and are again on the rise.
Yeah, he can play, just not that good! He was a liability in pass coverage, & just ok as a run blocker. I now agree with the signing, because they really have no other options, but the 2 years guaranteed is going to bite them.
*Peters signing*
bogus
doomy and gloomy are back at it!!!!
Being honest, & truthful, ain’t being doom & gloom. Grow a pair havenoclue, & be honest about something for a change, instead of being a mindless, sheep, lemming! You guys kill me. Nobody can be honest & critical, without being ripped by you @$$holes! If you don’t like it, don’t read, nor respond! I’ve told you a million times. If you disagree, you disagree! IDGAF!
Did you watch the season? You trying to tell me, that he didn’t struggle mightily in pass coverage? If you are, you are Stevie Wonder!
for soomeone who doesn’t GAF you spend a lot of time on all caps and #@%#!$%!
what i saw was a young tackle struggle but get better, i saw a raw talent with a very high ceiling… thats honest.
you are always a negative nitwit…its ok you try to pawn it off as informed….its just negative no matter what– if the team doesn’t do exactly what you thnk is best you rip them… if the team does EXACTLY what you think is best and it doesn’t work out then you rip them… its an old game played by armchair qb’s everywhere!
Below is a little something concerning the Peters deal, it just goes to show you how smart this front office is.
That means he’ll only be guaranteed $9.5 million beyond this upcoming season, which is less than his average annual salary anyway. If the Eagles want, they can pay him approximately $20 million for two years of service and release him at no cost at the age of 34 after the 2015 campaign.
What this essentially does is give the two sides one extra year so that Peters won’t have a chance to jump ship as a free agent next offseason. Beyond that, the team can steer the ship, either rolling forward with their stud at left tackle or cutting bait in order to move 2013 No. 4 overall pick Lane Johnson into that role.
So much for drafting Peters replacement or trading or releasing one the dominant left tackles in the game. Dude had a monster year and probably wasn’t even 100 percent. Yep bunch of experts on GCobb. LOL
yes
ESPN’s Ron Jaworski says Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel “won’t last three games” in the NFL playing the way he did in college.
“He’s a random quarterback who likes to get out of the pocket and make plays with his legs,” Jaworski said. “In the NFL, he won’t last three games playing that style. He’ll get hurt. He took a lot of vicious hits at A&M in the last two years.” This comes after Jaws said he wouldn’t take Johnny Football “in the first three rounds” on May’s draft. ESPN’s QB guru says Manziel has developed such a bait of leaving the pocket that NFL teams may not be able to coach it out of him. Jaws also cited inconsistent mechanics from Manziel
JOHNNY RUNAROUND not Johnny Football
Mhenski just stop. If Foles had glowing reviews he would of been a 1st round pick and he has turned out alright.
All i know is Manziel was the best player on the field against NFL talent in the SEC and now all the sudden he cant play. My goodness he was spectacular when I watched him. Was he that much better than all them SEC defenders? Its ok to praise other QBs.
Johnny runaround gonna change the game forever
To dagggolden… Jemarcus Russell was a game changer in the sec, Vince young was a national champ and a revolutionary change the face of the league guy and to root… You have just made the most hilarious comment in the history of gcobb
Haveacigar i never said Manziel would be a great NLF QB all i said was he was spectacular in college. We havea QB. Its ok to praise other QBs not named Foles.
I agree dag. I have no clue what he will do in the mfl but I’m excited to see him play. He is pure entertainment.
I’m Also of the opinion there is absolutely no way he will be an eagle unless he drops to the 3rd.
If reports are true that coop and Mac are about to resign our offense for 2014 is set in stone. Draft will be all d and I love it.
I agree that Manziel took some major shots this past year. I really question his durability in the NFL. He’s exciting to watch but I wouldn’t want him as the Eagles QB. He has no leadership qualities either.
a few thoughts…
Birds will not go after Johnny Football. If by chance he fell to us, they would grab him on the spot- but thats not happening. Foles is the QB guys. I expect the birds to land a backup but we have our starting QB.
Our Oline looks good- i would find 1 in the draft… perhaps 2nd or 3rd round but… i doubt a 1st rounder unless their top guy fell to them.
Still need a #1 CB. I dont care if it’s Via a trade or FA sighning but they need a difference maker here.
SS/FS- PLEASE grab 1 or 2 of these in FA and nomore blown ACL guy.
Here’s the latest on the WR situation, it looks like its going to be an all D draft
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the team is close to a new deal with Cooper, which could be finalized and announced within days.
McLane also reports the team is expected to sign Maclin to a one-year deal, allowing himself to prove his worth after tearing his ACL last July.
I’m fine with bringing both players back. Cooper will again provide comfort for Foles, and Maclin was going to have a big role in Kelly’s offense prior to the injury, hopefully if he returns, the way the offense is spread out, Maclin can do some of the things he did while at Mizz. The depth at the WR position for the draft is deep, having Cooper and Maclin would allow the Eagles to take guys in the mid to later rounds and focus on our defense early.
Not sure if yall saw this but the cleveland browns have released D’Qwell Jackson.
Dude is 30 yeasr old and a very good linebacker…I hope Butch Davis askd management to make a run at him.
Davis could be doing just that, here’s something that just came up, could be the Eagles he’s talking about
Jeff Darlington of NFL Network reports that Jackson already has a visited lined up for Thursday. Jackson has declined to name the team, but he calls it a “great place.”
Word is that D’Qwell Jackson refused to
Restructure his big Contract that he signed
2 years ago to the Browns liking causing the new Browns regime to cut the Chord with him as they have a new GM (Farmer)
HC (Pettine) rebuilding their Roster..
Also nfl.com is saying eagles working on contracts for Kelce, cooper, and maclin
i hope we are that team andrew p
If this is true about the eagles resigning Maclin and cooper I think they are gonna trade djack now cause this draft is to deep at wr and if Maclin comes back strong you have your 3wrs for years to come with Maclin, cooper and the 1st rd wr that they take.
DJax is going NO WHERE. Just more wishful thinking on your part that will not come to past.Come to grips with the reality of it! He just had his best season and is a pro bowl receiver. Your thought process is flawed, irrational and simply rooted in a personal dislike, with no foundation or substance to this idea of yours, which is basically a fantasy!
nah, no way… djax is a prima donna pia… a whiny sissy… but he hits the ball out of the park…. Eagles will keep him for another year at which point he will really cry for a new contract and they will cut ties but thats at least a year away
That would be the dumbest move the Eagles can make…DJax should be given a new deal!
Look at who wrote it, that should tell you all you need to know!
why he is under contract? they gave him a nice raise…
It’s official, Eagles sign Cooper to a 4 year extension, no word on the amount, Macklin is next.
He will sign (Cooper) tomorrow. This is good, the chemistry between he and Foles has and will contiue to lead to very good production. Maclin can sign a one year deal and we can see how that pans out. The Eagles can draft a reciever later in the draft now, or wait until next year and draft Sammy Coates, WR 6’2″ 205 – 4.40 40 time and he returns kicks. Donte Moncrief or Martavis Bryant would be a very good addition this year though.
***eagles news****
GCOBB idiot Jon hart has sources that have told him that Riley Cooper has been resigned by the eagles. This of course is available on many online sources but remember JH reported it at least 4 minutes after this because he has sources
A four year deal for Riley Cooper???? Are you kidding me???
LMAO…your head is exploding huh. It just shows they want to keep a certain QB named Nick Foles happy, as he is there QB. Dreams being dashed tonight huh??? LOL!
Koolbreeze, here’s some news you will love. Riley Cooper has actually been resigned to a 5 year 25M deal. LOL….you gotta love it!
Okay no way they go WR at 22 it will be Pryor, Tuitt or Ealy. Or possibly a trade out of the first round to acquire more picks. The other possibility is they just go best available every pick which I would have no problem just no QB’s before round 5.
If Pryor isn’t there at 22, I trade down, get an extra pick and take Deone Bucannon at the end of the first or early second. I think he’s going to be an impactful play maker for years. I know Chip likes him as he picked Mariotta clean 3 times. Dee Ford would still remain a possibility though.
I doubt Truitt is even a real option…..They are pretty much set on the Defensive Line, – outside a Free Agent DT, and a Late Round drafted DT – and he wouldn’t bring anything they don’t already have anyway. Besides he’s not that good of a player Biggie….
Tuitt is also dealing with a foot fracture. I agree with Cliff, I don’t think he’s that good.
I’m a big fan of Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame plays a 3-4, there is video of him playing the 5 technique for 2 seasons. He is a carbon copy of Fletcher Cox. 6’5″ 300 pound DE don’t grow on trees and there are 2 of them in this draft. I prefer Tuitt to Hageman to pair with Cox and have a nice 3 way rotation with Thornton and insure against catastrophic injury to the DL. Cox and Tuitt are legit above average 5 technique bookend Defensive Ends. Cedric Thornton is a good football player at 25 years old ( 6’4 300 lb. ) but he doesn’t have the strength or speed of a Cox and Tuitt. Build the line first.
When thinking Steven Truitt……think Victor Abiramiri……
that ain’t right GMCliff that Abriamiri comparison is a low blow.
Except Cliff Tuitt is 10x’s a better player. Other then that yep they both played for ND.
Biggie you, and I have one of the best friendships on here, so I hope I don’t offend you Good Brother when I say, I respectfully disagree. I think the comparison is fair, and accurate.
Abiramiri, had the same accolades going into, and coming out of the Combine. Unfortunately, he had an injury that never allowed us to see what we saw in College. Truitt, is also, just as, or even more inconsistent than Abiramiri……..
I like him Biggie, but not in the 1st Round…
Abiamri’s College Profile and Scouting Report were listed with concerns… Slow dfirst Step, Lacks explosion, poor use of hands,
questionable motor plust he had injuries while at ND
He was 4th/5th Round Prospect per some old notes that the Eagles Reached and took in the 2nd Round which is not Abiamri’s Fault, he was what he was, which was not very good
Cliff you will never offend me because I get your player evaluations and where your coming from. I like Nix better than Tuitt and both are way better old Vic who couldn’t walk and chew gum without hurting something.
gmc, they don’t have a legit, true NT, & no depth, so how can they be happy with their D-Line? On top of that, Curry & Graham will most likely gone. We need a starting NT, & at least 2 more DE’s.
Maybe so DCar, but players like Truitt, and Hageman, are not NT’s, and would be average at best 5 Technique Players.
I would seriously stay away from both of them – The Bust Factor is in Play – Don’t be deceived by video on them both are woefully inconsistent, and not that aggressive with their play. – Steven Truitt –
Can do a better job shooting his hands with authority to jolt blockers. Needs to become a better hands fighter and develop pass-rush moves. Can play with more violence. Average intensity and relentlessness…- NFL Network – Mike Mayock ……
Ra’Shede Hageman –
Weaknesses Wide gap between physical ability and performance on tape. Green eyes, instincts and understanding of blocking schemes. Motor idles. Too often lets his pads rise and exposes his frame. Does not play to his length. On skates vs. double teams. Hand use needs work. Unsophisticated counters and pass-rush moves. Aimless pass rusher in need of a plan. Minimal, inflated sack production. Still learning to convert speed to power. Does not dominate single blocking. Needs more glass in his diet. Could require simple assignments. Motivation and coachability should be examined more closely. Will be 24-year-old rookie. Has a glaring bust factor.
Bottom Line A raw, converted tight end with a basketball background, Hageman is a big, athletic, finesse three-technique with intriguing dimensions and movement skills who fits best in an aggressive, one-gap scheme where he could fire into gaps. Will probably be restricted to nickel pass-rush duty initially until the game slows down for him, but has impact potential if he ever figures it out. Is still maturing, having endured a harrowing childhood to get to where he is today, and would be best served landing in a structured environment with veteran mentorship. Classic boom-or-bust prospect…..
That being said I actually like both of them as prospects, but not in the 1st Round…
Neither in fact, are NOT 1st Round draft picks per their true abilities…….
Ra’Sheede Hageman’s Profile of strengths & weaknesses read a lot like Albert Haynewsorth/s Profile when he was coming out…
Get him on the right time with High-energy, professional Teammmates and good Solid Coaching and I believe that Hageman has a very good opportunity to excel.. The Eagles and their Locker-Room and Coaching would be a great landing spot for him….
There is NO Comparison to Haynesworth Paul. He was a top 15 pick the year he was drafted, Bigger, Stronger, Faster, and so much more aggressive…..absolutely no comparison what so ever..
Hagemans comparison is a Poor mans John Henderson….
what’s going on here,today? Cliff slaying my prospect suggestions with Arsenial Hall fist pumps comparison put downs.
I agree with you gmc. Both Truitt, & Hageman are natural 3-4 5 tech DE’s.
BTW, you know my feeling on ND, & USC players. Overrated, overhyped, & only drafted on name only. That being said, I like Nix. He’s the fatty we need in the middle. But, not at 22. I believe we draft Ha Ha, Pryor, Verrett, Denard, Robinson, or Matthews.
It will probably be Clinton – Dix, or Pryor
I told you a while ago that Allen Robinson would run slow at the Combine. He now is in that 2-3rd round range
Jordan Matthews will be a 2nd round pick..
I don’t like Dennard…
They will have to draft a Developmental DT – McCullers, or Ellis, and sign a DT in free agency like – Joseph, or Solia. Howie said he really likes Benny Logan at NT – to each his own – I would upgrade.
Joseph is my boy. That’s who I want. Matthews is a riser, & Robinson could be there for us at 56. I hope Ha Ha & Pryor are still there at 22. I also got wind (Didenger at Chickies), that the Birds are eyeing Ward, & Jenkins at safety, & will concentrate in the draft, at BPA, & depth.
Ward is going to be franchised, as will Jarius Byrd.
Malcolm Jenkins, is the one that I referenced Months ago as the one they needed. They still have to add 2 Safeties from the draft.
Whether that be a combination of Clinton-Dix, or Pryor, along with Buchannon,
Or convert Big CB’s like McGill, or Jean-Baptiste…
Guess the birds didn’t “prefer” Maclin over Cooper as the story written earlier this week implied. Paul and I had this conversation in that thread that they would resign both WR’s and draft another in the 3-5 round range, in what is a deep draft at the position. This was the most prudent thing for the team to do, as they can now concentrate on defense in FA and early draft.
I have a feeling they will leave the Dline as is for the most part. Probably just draft a late rounder. I would like Linval Joseph as others do since he would be an upgrade but if they sign him doesn’t that basically make Logan a career backup? I think they really like Logan and want him to start (used a good pick on him) so I don’t see them signing Joseph.
In a perfect world I think the Eagles would want to sign Ward and Worilds. And if that ever happened it would make this defense much better to go along with some possible draft picks like a Pryor/Dennard/Gilbert etc.
However, Ward seems like he is going to be franchised and Worilds looks like he is going to have 10 teams after him. So we will see.
I just think Howie will go heavy on secondary in the draft/FA. Which obviously wouldn’t be a bad thing even tho we need a better pass rush.
a Few Players along the DL that I like the Eagles to check/talk to
1) Arthur Jones Ravens (6-3 – 315lbs) A Beast as a 5 Technique DE in a 3-4, can play inside as well as a DT
2) Lamarr Houston – Raiders (6-3 300lbs) – Buried on a bad Team, probably the best Pass-Rusher as a Big-Man from the Group
3) Anthony Fluellen – Lions (6-2 305lbs) Backup to DT’s Suh & Fairley,so fresh legs,body, looking for a chance to play more.. get on the cheap
4) Linval Joseph – GIants (6-4 – 3232lbs) Promising but did sply lots of Playing time to Mike Patterson/Cullen Jenkins last year with Giants
5) Red Bryant – Seahawks (6-4 325lbs) Reports are the Seahawks will be releasing him this weekend for Cap-Relief, A beast but won’t be cheap
6) Clinton McDonald Seahawks (6-2 300lbs) Under the Radar, Seahawks would like to retain him
I read that report on Bryant as well. He has ridiculous size that we could use. But again, do the Eagles want to bring outside vets in from other teams or lets the young guys on the d-line develop? I would like them to bring somebody in but I think the FO wants to see their own guys develop.
I agree with you as far as that the Eagles want to build the DL with their own but when you think about it, only 3-4 Consistent Players on Eagles DL and though they are Young and Improving, having 1 to 2 Veterans to mix in for Rotational Purposes would be a smart thing to do Only Cox,Thornton,Logan so far are really fits for this 3-4 Scheme so far..Vinny Curry is a Pass-Rusher and having a hard time getting onto the field and still a question ?
D Square/Geathers are stictly back-ups ..
If Curry is traded Lamar Houston would be the perfect back up to Fletcher Cox – who still hasn’t proven himself in the league yet
That being said I think Vinny Curry has a place on this team as he has proven himself to be more productive, – even in a part time role – than Fletcher Cox…
I like Cox, but he is not a given to show up game in, game out….
oh no you didn’t just write this?.. wait let me read that again…
you had like a brain fart or something?
I’m trying to be kind but how can I ignore this?
pheags, that’s all Logan is anyways. He’s a rotational tweener, that makes no plays. He isn’t big, or stout enough, to be a 3-4 NT, nor is he good enough to be a playmaker as a 5/3 tech DE. He was another reach, that Weaselman made last year. He should be a 4-3 DT.
And for the 44th straight week the broken record that is DCar once again doesn’t disappoint with the usual:
Monday – Earl Wolff can’t play
Tuesday Lane Johnson was a reach project
Friday Bennie Logan isn’t a NT.
Tomorrow Zack Ertz was an unnecessary useless pick
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coming next week join GGobb dot com to read DCar’s gloomy forecast for the 2013 draft picks!
e0, go blow it out your @$$, know nothing lemming. BTW, you are right, Ertz was an unnecessary, luxury pick.
haha
IMO Pryor has to be our pick. I don’t care if we have to trade up a few spots to get him. The elite pass rushers who I would take over him will be way gone. I think missing out on Pryor will give us Earl Thomas nightmares all over again. Imagine pairing Pryor up with a TJ Ward..compare that to what we have had to live with since Dawk was in his prime. And if Ward is franchised, pairing Pryor up with a solid guy like Jenkins or another hard hitting draft pick like Loston would be exactly what we have been missing out on for years.
What do you guys think about the Florida CBs (Purifoy, Watkins)?…I like them as potential mid round picks. I would go all secondary for the most part. Adding a hard hitter in Pryor with maybe another hard hitter in Ward or another drafted guy in Loston would make me happy.
I believe Eagles Draft 2 Safeties..
I don’t think they will sign a big-name Free-Agent at Safety at all..
I think they Draft Calvin Pryor at #22 or a Jimmie Hall or Deone Bucannon in the 2nd Rd
Then grab another Safety in Mid/Late Rounds
A couple I like who will be on the board in the 5th thru 7th Rounds
1) Dontae Johnson – NC State (6-2 200lbs)
2) Isiah Wells – Michigan State (5-11 – 212lbs)
3) Brock Vereen – Minnesota (6-0 200lbs)
4) Daniel Sorenson – BYU (6-1 205lbs)
5) Tre Boston – U of North Carolina (6-0 205lbs)
6) Jonathon Dowling – Western Kentucky (6-3 195lbs)
Another possiblilty is to Draft CB’s Baptiste or GIll in the Mid-Rounds (3rd/4th) and convert them Safety’s which they appear to be better suited for
per most Scouting Reports ..Both Players are in that 6-3′ Range & 210lbs
Johnathan Dowling would be a great FS selection. He’s tall, runs a 4.50, can cover and hit. He has the frame to put on more weight. Hewas a four star recruit at Florida, got into trouble and transferred to W. Kentucky.
Miami is still gauging league interest in Dion Jordan. The Eagles may look to acquire the former Oregon LB pass rusher.. Im curious to know what the Dolphins asking price is..
Do you have an original thought?
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reports the Dolphins are “gauging trade value” for 2013 No. 3 overall draft pick Dion Jordan.
In a deal made by ex-GM Jeff Ireland, Miami sent the Nos. 12 and 42 overall picks to Oakland during last year’s draft to land Jordan at No. 3. Fins DC Kevin Coyle, who remains on staff, struggled to find a position fit for Jordan despite freakish athletic tools, as he only played 330 snaps on defense. Jordan’s trade value after a disappointing rookie year is unclear, but his contract would be easy to fit under another team’s salary cap, and he’s a high-ceiling 24-year-old athlete. We suspect he could fetch a second-round pick, even if “giving up” on Jordan after one year would be a spectacular embarrassment to the franchise.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Feb 28 – 2:13 PM
Do you have a life other than pressing the refresh button on your computer waiting for me to post? Everyday you troll on my comments. What a worthless life, you really have nothing else to do with your time other than masturbate to my posts.
no need to have weird perverted fantasies on the internet you weirdo.
Keep touching yourself to all my posts wack job, literally and figuratively..
JH has just taken GCOBB to the lowest level ever…
“haveaseat” clown
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You sound so idiotic and immature. I said I wasn’t going to respond to your idiocy and I went back on my word. But I ll keep it from here on out. Go jump off a cliff loser
ill take idiotic and immature over a gay pervert anyday
making up fantasies of internet posters jerking off to you is as gay as it gets.
Dion Jordan shouldn’t have been the Dolphins pick in the first place. He should have been who the Eagles drafted.. The Dolphins should have gone Oline. He doesn’t fit their scheme at all. Hes a 3-4 LB, I believe they run a 4-3 base defense. Foolishness..
I would think the Eagles have or will look into this to gauge what the asking price is. It could be a draft day trade..
eagles just signed maclin to 1 yr contract beat you to it jh
I would definely trade a second round pick for jordan and draft pryor in 1st rd
***EAGLES NEWS***
Confirmed*** according to my source, the Eagles and Jeremy Maclin have agreed on a 1 year contract
Eagles agreed to terms with WR Jeremy Maclin on a one-year contract.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 28 – 3:40 PM
stop saying your source i have the eagles app it just told me
Silence zilents.. Screw ur app. I have no app, I need no app. I have a great source that gives me the news as its confirmed not “reported”
What a joke you are boy
Beat it, go choke on your cigar
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