Leonard said out loud he would be contemplating retirement at locker room clean out because of everything going on with him. 28 year old former all-pro’s don’t usually do that. He’s done. 

1 hour ago, jsb235 said:

Leonard was bad in coverage, which is why he is unsigned right now. Linebackers who can play the run are literally a dime a dozen.

He ysed to be about the best in coverage. Alas.

If that’s all he got, I would have found a way to make it work here 

Interesting note about Smith, that the Eagles have had their eyes on him for multiple years and really like him. I wanted Malik Washington quite a bit more than Smith and was disappointed when they passed, so hope they're right. I think Smith's ability to break tackles will translate to the NFL.

4 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

 

Difficult to not get excited about all of these guys. I think Smith and Keegan are going to surprise some folks. 

14 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Interesting note about Smith, that the Eagles have had their eyes on him for multiple years and really like him. I wanted Malik Washington quite a bit more than Smith and was disappointed when they passed, so hope they're right. I think Smith's ability to break tackles will translate to the NFL.

Not optimistic about Hunt and Wilson, but they're fascinating players. Mitchell, Smith, and Keegan are gonna be fan favorites, even if Keegan is just in Sua Opeta's role.

9 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

If that’s all he got, I would have found a way to make it work here 

That would have been an interesting move in a 'win now' year.   The Eagles have a ton of money locked up with Smith and Brown, but could have squeezed that number in.  However, he might not have wanted to come here as the #3 WR for that little money.   I think he wants to be more of a showcase WR.  He's spent his career behind two top WRs, I'm not sure he'd want to do that again somewhere else.   I think he wants to prove he's more than a #3... and the Titans give him that opportunity more than the Eagles will, but even more importantly, he's familiar with Callahan.   And I think this is a one year deal where he is hoping to raise his stock for another shot at a big deal.

Just now, Saltpeter said:

Not optimistic about Hunt and Wilson, but they're fascinating players. Mitchell, Smith, and Keegan are gonna be fan favorites, even if Keegan is just in Sua Opeta's role.

I see Keegan potentially being a long term starter in this league.  He's smart, he's tough and he's a film junky.   Those guys tend to do well in the league.   Add to it that he's fairly athletic and I think he has all the tools to be a gem in the late rounds.   He's the guy that I think has the best chance of playing 10 years in the league of the Eagles' Day 3 picks.  

Howie on WIP at 2:30

4 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Howie on WIP at 2:30

Call in and tell him I said hello.

When I was re-watching some of the draft (I know that makes me cool) I noticed that right before we picked McMahon that Detroit traded up in front of us for Wingo.  Wondering if that might have been our 1st option there.  Also not to far after that Khristian Boyd went whom we had in for a visit. I did think we were going to look more into DT in the draft

 

36 minutes ago, Saltpeter said:

Not optimistic about Hunt and Wilson, but they're fascinating players.

The way I think people should view Hunt is to imagine if Patrick Johnson were a little bit taller, bigger and faster. Johnson seems to have hit his ceiling as a fringe roster player who is okay on special teams. But what would his career look like if he was 15 pounds heavier, 2 inches taller with 5 inches added to his wingspan, and could run a little quicker and jump a little higher?

Maybe he still would only be a special teamer, but maybe that extra bit of size and athleticism would turn him into a starting-caliber edge defender. That's basically the gamble the Eagles are taking. 

2 hours ago, NCiggles said:

I don't think he's ever going to be a head hunting MLB that scares opposing teams.  I think he could be like a Johnathan Vilma if he can stay healthy.  

That's an excellent comparison.

3 hours ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

 

Phase 2. Coaches can join the onfield workouts leading up to the OTAs. (Voluntary). No offense v defense.  But there are some play drills.  OTAs are two week away (Phase 3).  Need to get the rookies signed to get them on the field.  

22 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

 

So building a team of mercenaries (1 year deals for over-the-edge players) to fill gaps every year doesn't equate success? strange

I still think the panic switch at DC lost the locker room. While players were clearly unhappy with Desai, going to Patricia was a massive mistake in retrospect. Beyond the panic signal it sent, Patricia is a moron who decided to try and switch the scheme on the fly. You could see plenty of guys on defense quit. I wonder if Slay puts off surgery if Desai remained the DC. 

Once a locker room senses panic, and starts to question if the coaches/organization know what they are doing, it's game over. 

45 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

 

 

So Gainwell knows the daily interactions with the Chiefs and their players?  A lot of BS from this and makes me want to cut him

1 hour ago, Sack that QB said:

Interesting note about Smith, that the Eagles have had their eyes on him for multiple years and really like him. I wanted Malik Washington quite a bit more than Smith and was disappointed when they passed, so hope they're right. I think Smith's ability to break tackles will translate to the NFL.

Smith only weighed in at 190 which is surpsising because he looks bigger.  I am not sure what to expect of him.  He looks somewhat shifty but not explosive.  

48 minutes ago, jsb235 said:

if Patrick Johnson were a little bit taller, bigger and faster.

 

11 minutes ago, garingovt2000 said:

 

So Gainwell knows the daily interactions with the Chiefs and their players?  A lot of BS from this and makes me want to cut him

Yep.  He's not good enough to run his mouth on the internet and be a distraction. 

9 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

Smith only weighed in at 190 which is surpsising because he looks bigger.  I am not sure what to expect of him.  He looks somewhat shifty but not explosive.  

Hands are good (recall him being 2nd or 3rd in lowest drop rate among drafted WRs), route running is rock solid, fearless, great instincts as a runner, can make the first guy miss after the catch. One thing I like about him is, in the clips I saw, he has a natural knack for running through the catch, no unnecessary stops. The length and long speed aren't good, but he's the day 3 guy I'd bet on.

Just random article I found

Keon Coleman is Florida State’s top wide receiver prospect in the 2024 NFL draft but Johnny Wilson is a notable prospect in his own right and will likely be drafted fairly early as well.

Wilson is a special prospect due to his size (6-foot-6, 235 pounds) but he also has good speed and can change direction well for someone of his size. He used those traits well in his two seasons at Florida State, catching 84 passes for 1,514 yards and seven touchdowns.

The wide receiver position is arguably the deepest position in the 2024 NFL draft but Pro Football Focus believes Wilson is the best wideout in a critical area: blocking.

Here is what they had to say about his blocking ability and how it will help him at the next level.

Wilson measures in at a whopping 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds, so it’s to be expected that blocking would be one of his fortes. His 73.9 run-blocking grade was the highest among the top 20 receivers on PFF’s rankings.

His long arms can engulf smaller defenders, and he obviously dominates them with length. As a player who might end up at tight end at the next level, he’s the best blocker of the receivers.

Blocking is not what you think of when envisioning wide receivers, but it can be the difference in a short pass becoming an explosive play and Wilson’s ability and willingness to block could go a long way in helping him earn playing time.

1 hour ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

 

What does this even mean?