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2 hours ago, EricAllenPick6 said:

I would protest like hell.  Aaron Rodgers was boating about how well he played when he was using psychodelics, and the NFL did nothing to him.  

Wasn't there a pitcher who threw a no hitter on acid?

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7 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

True but then you lose the rookie contract at a premium position. 

I see that point too.  

7 minutes ago, austinfan said:

Wasn't there a pitcher who threw a no hitter on acid?

Dock Ellis

2 hours ago, Outlaw said:

Nobody is better at metric conversions than potheads. :lol:

They're fantastic engineers too. Give a stoner a used toothpick, a kumquat, and an old cassette tape and they'll Macgyver themselves a bong in 2 minutes.

50 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

To counter my own argument though, the Eagles do love to zig when others zag. I could envision Howie taking an edge in round 1 and getting up to the podium and going on a spiel about how since everyone was focused on OL the Eagles felt other positions were being devalued and they could grab a top 15 player at 22 because everyone was racing to grab offensive linemen.

Howie taking a guy like Latu and explaining it with that logic wouldn't surprise me either.

But if I had to bet I still lean OT or CB if one of the top guys is in their range.

I'd really be shocked if it wasn't OT.  I could possibly see CB, but only if the OT plan failed.  And if that failed, then it's possible a top 2 CB falls further than they thought.  Probably not all the way to 22, but close enough.

It's been 11 drafts (Lane in 2013) since the Eagles spent a 1st round pick on a good OT.  Yeah Dillard was picked, but that's even more reason why OT is on deck this year.  Of the last 7 lineman (offensive or defensive) taken in the first round this last decade, 6 of them were on the defensive line...the other was Dillard.  I can't see this year not being OT

19 minutes ago, austinfan said:

Wasn't there a pitcher who threw a no hitter on 

Yes but I forget his name

2 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

Yes but I forget his name

So did he

46 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

 

He's destined to play in Philadelphia.  He can never hide how much he admires the organization and team.

Yes he's talented, but I want no part of him

25 minutes ago, austinfan said:

Wasn't there a pitcher who threw a no hitter on acid?

And Gary McLain played high on coke in the first Villanova championship.

10 minutes ago, McMVP said:

I'd really be shocked if it wasn't OT.  I could possibly see CB, but only if the OT plan failed.  And if that failed, then it's possible a top 2 CB falls further than they thought.  Probably not all the way to 22, but close enough.

It's been 11 drafts (Lane in 2013) since the Eagles spent a 1st round pick on a good OT.  Yeah Dillard was picked, but that's even more reason why OT is on deck this year.  Of the last 7 lineman (offensive or defensive) taken in the first round this last decade, 6 of them were on the defensive line...the other was Dillard.  I can't see this year not being OT

I do think they could trade for a CB before the draft. If not, I think it increases their chances at CB in round 1.

Because I look at it this way. Taking an OT in round 1 would be much different from taking Carter or Davis or Devonta. Those guys are play right away players. The OT would not be(unless they play some at OG, which is no guarantee). But mainly, that OT pick will be Lane's heir apparent. That would be something they're planning for down the road. Forethought in play. Carter, Davis, Devonta were "Let's go grab the best player on our board."

But I can't believe the Eagles would go into next season with the current crop of corners as their plan. And if they don't take one in round 1, who knows, all the guys they love might be off the board by round 2. Usually when the Eagles feel a position is a big need they find a way to address it in a surefire way and outside CB is the one position they haven't done that with so far in free agency.

So I would not be surprised if they traded for a guy by the draft. And if not, I think it increases the chances CB is in play in the first round and then maybe they try to get a guy like Guyton in round 2 or something for OT.

27 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

True but then you lose the rookie contract at a premium position. 

They drafted Cam Jurgens "a year early" and put him at Right Guard. Might they do the same thing with Lane's presumptive replacement? If the guy they draft plays really well at Right Guard, could he become another Landon Dickerson? I believe Dickerson was drafted to play center.

5 hours ago, Outlaw said:

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2 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

I do think they could trade for a CB before the draft. If not, I think it increases their chances at CB in round 1.

Because I look at it this way. Taking an OT in round 1 would be much different from taking Carter or Davis or Devonta. Those guys are play right away players. The OT would not be(unless they play some at OG, which is no guarantee). But mainly, that OT pick will be Lane's heir apparent. That would be something they're planning for down the road. Forethought in play. Carter, Davis, Devonta were "Let's go grab the best player on our board."

But I can't believe the Eagles would go into next season with the current crop of corners as their plan. And if they don't take one in round 1, who knows, all the guys they love might be off the board by round 2. Usually when the Eagles feel a position is a big need they find a way to address it in a surefire way and outside CB is the one position they haven't done that with so far in free agency.

So I would not be surprised if they traded for a guy by the draft. And if not, I think it increases the chances CB is in play in the first round and then maybe they try to get a guy like Guyton in round 2 or something for OT.

Well that's the ultimate question.  I can see them doing that (plus adding a lower round CB or 2 in the draft).  The blog posters hated our CB play last year (me included).   I'm sure Howie did too - he even said something about it.  But I can see them feeling the addition of Fangio to be most of the solution there.  I believe they feel upgrades are needed...but I doubt they feel as strongly about it as the blog does.  

6 minutes ago, eglz1 said:

They drafted Cam Jurgens "a year early" and put him at Right Guard. Might they do the same thing with Lane's presumptive replacement? If the guy they draft plays really well at Right Guard, could he become another Landon Dickerson? I believe Dickerson was drafted to play center.

A definite possibility

8 minutes ago, eglz1 said:

They drafted Cam Jurgens "a year early" and put him at Right Guard. Might they do the same thing with Lane's presumptive replacement? If the guy they draft plays really well at Right Guard, could he become another Landon Dickerson? I believe Dickerson was drafted to play center.

It would be possible with a player like Latham, who I assume will be gone before our pick.

It probably wouldnt be possible with Mims who seems like our most likely OT target. He is probably too tall. You dont see 6'8'' guards. 

18 minutes ago, Quiet Boy said:

Andre Dillard was drafted in the 1st the following year. The Eagles liked Mailata's size and potential but they did not leave the blindside protection to chance.

I don't appreciate
(get my joke?)

The Eagles won't need a starting OT until 2027,  and if it turns out that they do,  they can just draft a starting OT in the first round the draft before they need him.

Stoutland, being a great coach,  can turn a 7th round rugby player into a star.  He can do the same thing with a day 3 pick this year,  (Tylan Grable) and the Eagles won't be wasting tremendous amounts of value.  The Eagles need either a starting RG or a swing tackle,  depending on what Steen ends up doing.  A swing tackle isn't worth a 1st round pick. 

The Eagles have no good CBs.  They have an average CB who used to be good, who theoretically can be good again.  They have a below average CB who used to be good, also maybe could be good again.  A young, average, CB who could be better.  And a lot of below average, to terrible, CBs.   Some may not care about the lack of any good CBs on the roster.  Maybe they would respond more favorably to the argument "what will the Eagles do when the average CBs go?"  I like Cooper DeJean,  others prefer other players,  but the Eagles need a legit good CB.

The Eagles lost last year, in part,  because they lacked depth at the WR spot, and to a lesser degree, the TE spot.   They used Brown and Smith too much,  leading the NFL in snaps by a WR duo,  they both got hurt and the Eagles lost games with Brown and/or Smith out or fatigued.    Could use backups,  who would actually play,  so that Brown and Smith are healthy and fresh in the playoffs.  The Eagles lost Quez and OZ,  gaining Parris.  There is one new spot that needs to be filled,  and it probably should be someone to back up Smith,  someone who can run routes or can learn to do that.  Luke McCaffrey has great quickness for a day 3 guy.   Others mention that Legette is AJ Brown-like.   Some say Brian Thomas Jr might be worth a 1st rounder. 

The Eagles lost Cox.   The average quality of the DTs is good,  but there is one really good one missing from last year.   Maybe Ojomo can just fill in fine,  maybe big Elliss.   I like T'V Sweat.  366 pounds,  Outland Trophy winner.   Interesting with Carter, Davis and TV Sweat on the field.   That seems like a viable way to go.

The Eagles swapped OLB Reddick for OLB/DE Huff.  And added Baum.  So there's actually more players at OLB/DE than last year.   Some still feel edge is a need.  There's a better case for that than for OL.   Graham will retire soon is the argument,  so they need to replace him.  A 280-290 DE/DT might not be a bad idea but I don't see this as a day 1 need.

ILB had Dean + Morrow as the only known players at ILB at the beginning of preseason last year,  Cunningham was brought in in August,  VanSumeren started on the practice squad,  Myles Jack was in and out of camp.    That's what they did last year,  and all the LBs were average.   They upgraded with the addition of Devin White and Oren Burks.  Dean should be the green dot ILB again.   So,  there are White, VanSumeren and Burks competing for snaps.  Both Dean and VanSumeren were average.  ILB should be ok.  Others disagree.

S seems to lack bodies,  but Blankenship had a PFF over 70 and the best coverage grade on the Eagles,  and CJGJ is back.  Brown will likely miss the beginning of the season. Someone here wants Simmons a lot,  and Simmons + Fangio + Broncos does make sense.

The RB starter was upgraded for sure,  but there are fewer RBs now, and drafting a RB somewhere seems like the thing to do.

QB - I prefer Mariota to Pickett,  there are 4 on the roster now,  and I don't like any of the backups to actually play in regular season games.   I expect Pickett to be traded when some other team has an injury at QB.  People will say Howie is a genius, and he will get more than he paid, and I think that's why he was brought in.   Teams will pay more for Pickett's age upside than Mariota.   I like John Rhys Plumlee who is day 3 / udfa,  and others but I'm looking at a roster with backup QBs I don't like.  Someone like Plumlee could be on practice squad? 

 

4 hours ago, wussbasket said:

A felony for 10.8 grams? That doesn't seem right.

It's not.  From NORML's web site:

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2 oz or less   Misdemeanor   180 days   $ 2,000       https://norml.org/laws/texas-penalties-2/

2 ozs. = 56 grams. He had 10.8 grams I think. It may be that turning a Corvette(?) into scrap and endangering several lives will be a bigger issue.

 

40 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

Yes but I forget his name

I believe that was Vida Blue

43 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

Yes but I forget his name

 

2 minutes ago, Random Reglar said:

I believe that was Vida Blue

Dock Ellis

22 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

It would be possible with a player like Latham, who I assume will be gone before our pick.

It probably wouldnt be possible with Mims who seems like our most likely OT target. He is probably too tall. You dont see 6'8'' guards. 

Imho Latham is better than Mims, at tackle and certainly at guard.

15 minutes ago, just relax said:

Imho Latham is better than Mims, at tackle and certainly at guard.

Thats why I assume Latham will be gone before our pick. And I dont really see Mims playing G temporarily till Lane retires either because of his size. 

I think Mims may be gone, but good chance he is still there. And I think the eagles would take him and actually not play him in year 1. 

58 minutes ago, McMVP said:

So did he

But I'm old enough to have an excuse. 😇

16 minutes ago, just relax said:

Imho Latham is better than Mims, at tackle and certainly at guard.

did you watch the Offensive Gems video I posted last night? You have to hear those guys talk about Mason McCormick. Just that alone shot him up my board. Ill take him in round 2. 

5 hours ago, bpac55 said:

Breaking News:

Trey Turner is the first player to wear a ? instead of a uniform number.

 

The first thing I thought about when I saw wearing a ? on his uniform  is The Riddler from the Batman TV series.

https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/The_Riddler_(Dozierverse)

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