2 hours ago, Penn7980 said:

turned into a TE for blocking. 

I would think that a TE would be better for blocking.  Or a LB playing TE.  Or an OT playing TE.

Seriously,  are the Eagles going to go "oops,  we accidentally got a WR who can play WR and block,  better move him to TE?"  

JJAW.  Zach Pascal.  Other WRs who play the WR position.  And can block.   I would think Johnny Wilson would do that. 

Johhny Wilson can replace Smith,  on plays where the Eagles want the WR to block.  Wilson being bigger than Smith,  and Wilson with a top run blocking pff.

51 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Thanks for posting. Glad to see Howie offer up that we had 24 first round grades. Interesting to see him also admit that they had a chance to move up but decided against it because it f how the board was falling. Since he didn’t say it was for Mitchell, I think that’s an admission it was for someone else. There were rumors that it was for the Washington OT. Anyone else stand out?

Howie discussed that this draft, with the early QBs, pushed desirable players into the teens, giving teams more attractive options stay put.  He implied that the teams that don't see fits when it's their turn are the ones willing to trade out.

But yeah, Fuatanu is my guess too.  He kept falling, which is probably why they didn't pull the trigger.  If he had just gotten past Pittsburgh at #20.

1 hour ago, garingovt2000 said:

With Johnny being almost 6 foot 7, having a 37 inch vert, and almost 35.5 inch arms is there any reason he shouldn't be lining up to try and block kicks?

that's true and a lot more things, similar to that, can be said.

depends on the general philosophy, whether you want players doing a whole bunch of different things, or just the same thing over and over, or maybe never,  because you have the same handful of players doing the same things over and over.

I generally agree that there are basic things that players of a certain size should be able to do.   Johnny Wilson, tall jumper with long arms should be able to block kicks.   Mailata should be able to block kicks.  Becton should be able to block kicks. 

I personally like the versatility,  players doing a whole bunch of different things.  Platooning,  things like that.

1 hour ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I think it's pretty obvious the Eagles think DeJean can play outside CB. I'm not saying he wont be moved around and play in different sub packages, especially year 1. But I don't think they would trade up and give up what they did if they think he tops out as just a NB or a S. That would be very unlike them.

But very like fangio

1 hour ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

 

Means he passed the physical. That’s a big deal…to me.

and him.

5 minutes ago, just relax said:

Means he passed the physical. That’s a big deal…to me.

and him.

How rigorous do you think it was?

 

54 minutes ago, Outlaw said:

Water is wet. You’re a virgin. 

I enjoy the Captain Obvious game. Anyone else wanna go?

Outlaw will do personal attacks despite it not being allowed, and will always get away with it.   And Outlaw will be factually wrong about something.

     "Rookie camp begins this weekend.  I will be closing this blog in a couple of days and opening the Camps and Preseason Blog.  That is all."

 

19 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Howie discussed that this draft, with the early, QBs pushed desirable players into the teens, giving teams more attractive options stay put.  He implied that the teams that don't see fits when it's their turn are the ones willing to trade out.

But yeah, Fuatanu is my guess too.  He kept falling, which is probably why they didn't pull the trigger.  If he had just gotten past Pittsburgh at #20.

If they had moved up for an OL, they probably dont have ammo to do the DeJean trade without dipping into next years picks. They may have done it anyway as they viewed him as 1st rounder but we also know they think next year is going to be strong draft. if you dont trade up then the outside corner we are coming away in Rd 2 is probably Rackestraw Jr.

7 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

     "Rookie camp begins this weekend.  I will be closing this blog in a couple of days and opening the Camps and Preseason Blog.  That is all."

 

Just replace POSTS for STEAKS... 

13 minutes ago, just relax said:

Means he passed the physical. That’s a big deal…to me.

and him.

Well, he started 16 games last year after missing two full seasons (played 1 game in 2021).

Becton injured the medial collateral ligament in his right knee in the 2021 season opener against Carolina. He underwent arthroscopic surgery and was initially expected to miss four to six weeks of action, but he didn’t play again last season.

The 24-year-old suffered an avulsion fracture of his right kneecap last August, ending his season shortly after the start of training camp.

Doesn't sound like he's comfortable at LT, though I think Mailata can handle RT.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/mekhi-becton-wants-to-move-back-to-left-tackle-blames-jets-for-knee-injury-after-forced-to-play-right-side/

I don't think he was very happy with the Jets, but what's really interesting was coming into the league at 21 and missing two seasons.

If ever a player was a perfect fit for Stoutland U . . .

Since he'll probably only play part-time, Eagles will have first shot to sign him if they think he's a long-term starter. They'll have a much better sense of his value than alternative suitors.

Group A: cheap upside plays: Parris Campbell, Mekhi Beckton, Isiah Rodgers.

Group B: draft picks with something to prove: Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen.

Group C, RAS demon draft picks I want to see carve out a role for themselves, but may see the opportunity pass them by if they don't grasp it: Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo.  

Group D, impact vets or temporary, marginal contributors for this year only?  Reed Blankenship, Devin White, Milton Williams

 

Who from each group do you think will shine, and who do you think will sink?

6 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Group A: cheap upside plays: Parris Campbell, Mekhi Beckton, Isiah Rodgers.

Group B: draft picks with something to prove: Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen.

Group C, RAS demon draft picks I want to see carve out a role for themselves, but may see the opportunity pass them by if they don't grasp it: Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo.  

Group D, impact vets or temporary, marginal contributors for this year only?  Reed Blankenship, Devin White, Milton Williams

 

Who from each group do you think will shine, and who do you think will sink?

Group A, I doubt any of these guys play much. 

Group B, Davis and Jurgens. 

Group C, Neither one. 

Group D, all three. Williams should get 200 more snaps, and I expect a decent stat line from him. White is going to play well in this scheme. Blankenship is going to thrive with less responsibilities and more chances to freelance due to upgrades at corner and lb. 

12 minutes ago, kiwieagle said:

If they had moved up for an OL, they probably dont have ammo to do the DeJean trade without dipping into next years picks. They may have done it anyway as they viewed him as 1st rounder but we also know they think next year is going to be strong draft. if you dont trade up then the outside corner we are coming away in Rd 2 is probably Rackestraw Jr.

Good analysis.  I'm really happy they didn't move up in the first to draft a tackle.  And happy the tackles they wanted in the first were gone. Getting the two DBs is frickin awesome.  Couldn't have turned out better in my opinion. 

10 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Group A: cheap upside plays: Parris Campbell, Mekhi Beckton, Isiah Rodgers.

Group B: draft picks with something to prove: Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen.

Group C, RAS demon draft picks I want to see carve out a role for themselves, but may see the opportunity pass them by if they don't grasp it: Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo.  

Group D, impact vets or temporary, marginal contributors for this year only?  Reed Blankenship, Devin White, Milton Williams

 

Who from each group do you think will shine, and who do you think will sink?

I don't think Jurgens or Steen belong in Group B. He's kind of in his own bracket. He was behind a HOF player and was a starter at RG. Yes, he has to prove he can be Center and Steen needs to win RG but I don't feel like they are on the same level as Davis or Dean. Davis and Dean are really close to becoming busts. 

But, I think Group C is going to shine. I think sadly, the guys in Group B I just mentioned are going to sink. 

1 minute ago, Freshmilk said:

Good analysis.  I'm really happy they didn't move up in the first to draft a tackle.  And happy the tackles they wanted in the first were gone. Getting the two DBs is frickin awesome.  Couldn't have turned out better in my opinion. 

Not only that but they literally got the 2 DBs I loved the most in the draft. It was #1 Mitchell and #2 DeJean for me. Yes, I preferred DeJean to Arnold 

3 minutes ago, kiwieagle said:

Not only that but they literally got the 2 DBs I loved the most in the draft. It was #1 Mitchell and #2 DeJean for me. Yes, I preferred DeJean to Arnold 

I can see why...

Better prospect: Cooper DeJean this year or Brian Branch last year?

4 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

 Davis and Dean are really close to becoming busts.

Davis has been fine. Not sure what your definition of bust is, but he played 300 fewer snaps than Fletcher Cox did in his second year and put up similar numbers.

Dean getting hurt was bad luck, but he was fine when he was out there. He seems to be what he was supposed to be, an undersized lb who will provide adequate play. 

29 minutes ago, kiwieagle said:

If they had moved up for an OL, they probably dont have ammo to do the DeJean trade without dipping into next years picks. They may have done it anyway as they viewed him as 1st rounder but we also know they think next year is going to be strong draft. if you dont trade up then the outside corner we are coming away in Rd 2 is probably Rackestraw Jr.

Rakestraw was the second best corner in the draft, ahead of Mitchell. Just ask Brad Holmes. 

14 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Better prospect: Cooper DeJean this year or Brian Branch last year?

Really good question. I would say DeJean because I think he can play outside corner. 

14 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Better prospect: Cooper DeJean this year or Brian Branch last year?

I think DeJean going into the draft day each year

Mosher claims Eagles will take a look at Becton at RG. I have no idea how that would work but we’ll see.

8 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Really good question. I would say DeJean because I think he can play outside corner. 

Yeah, not really close IMO. DeJean clearly has way more upside. Branch is what he is. It's the same as saying would you rather draft Blankenship or DeJean. 

36 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Group A: cheap upside plays: Parris Campbell, Mekhi Beckton, Isiah Rodgers.

Group B: draft picks with something to prove: Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen.

Group C, RAS demon draft picks I want to see carve out a role for themselves, but may see the opportunity pass them by if they don't grasp it: Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo.  

Group D, impact vets or temporary, marginal contributors for this year only?  Reed Blankenship, Devin White, Milton Williams

 

Who from each group do you think will shine, and who do you think will sink?

Group A: Beckton, as there are no other real options
Group B: Jurgens. It's time.
Group C, Nolan Smith. He was good in the playoff game. I really like Ringo, but that's for 2025.
Group D, Reed Blankenship as he will no longer be the fastest player in the secondary.