8 minutes ago, mattwill said:

I’m curious, what is it that you are looking for from DeJean’s backup in the Slot? And how is Kendall’s role/value (which you like) different from McWilliams’ role/value?

A good backup iOL with upside is more valuable than a JAG nickel/STer. Much harder to find, higher W/L correlation.

Any OT that puts even decent tape out there in the preseason would need to be carried on 53. If they are brutal then can risk cutting them and go to PS.

2 hours ago, Saltpeter said:

What my gut is telling me about this draft.

Overall: Felt a little 2020ish to me after the Campbell pick. I think I'd have preferred to move up in the 2nd using the ammo they were willing to trade to the Chargers for pick 22. But the slate of teams picking in the late 40s/early 50s was a bit unlucky - once Arroyo and Oladejo were off the board, we were in no man's land. I'd be surprised if we get more than 2 above replacement-level starters out of this draft.

Favorite picks: Campbell, Robinson, Mondon, Kendall, McCord

Least favorite: Mac McWilliams

IDK but ehhh: Andrew Mukuba

Jihaad Campbell: Best case, he has a DeJean-like trajectory. Starts off slow, but later Fangio finds a gamechanging role for him, maybe as Van Ginkel on steroids or a better version of 2020 Devin White. We're so lucky to have Fangio working with this kind of talent. High upside, high floor, ideal pick at 31.

Andrew Mukuba: An obvious attempt to replace CJGJ. Risky pick. Love the football IQ, burst, physicality, ball production at Texas. Other safeties have succeeded at his size, but he has stiffness concerns as well (poor agility numbers). Worried when isolated on a WR he could be too small for big WRs, too stiff for shifter WRs. Faceplant potential, decent chance S is a big concern this year.

Ty Robinson: 6'5, 288+, good wingspan despite shorter arms, monster chest and legs, impressive burst. Pass rush and run game production. Body type suggests he could add or even cut weight to better fit a role. Guy just looks like a runaway train out there. Zack Allen ceiling, more likely an impactful, efficient rotational guy. Wasn't thought of highly due to the age of breakout, I guess (one season of good sack production was year 6). Older than you'd like.

Mac McWilliams: My least favorite pick. Reasonable success scenario, he'd be a nickel/S hybrid who can backup both spots, add value on STs and in the rare times they play dime.

On a side note, I don't like the "oh it's day 3 so even if they just play STs they're a success" types. How much of a success were Zech McPhearson and Shaun Bradley? Vet minimum JAGs.

Smael Mondon: Could wind up being the 2nd or 3rd best guy from this draft. Great short area athleticism, good coverage skills, coming from a serious college program. Plenty of room to grow. Great 5th round pick with upside. Worth mentioning, if Campbell isn't ready week 1, Mondon's only obstacle to a week 1 start is Trotter.

Drew Kendall: Good size for a center prospect, might actually have G versatility unlike Dillon McMahon. Good value : need ratio. Need a real backup iOL with upside.

Kyle McCord: Actual upside at QB in the 6th. We've seen with McKee how valuable that can be. Great pick.

Miles Hinton/Cameron Williams: Total Stoutland U dart throws. Yes, I buy the narrative they missed out on "their guys" earlier in the draft. Fine for where they were picked.

Antwaun Powell-Ryland: Pass rush clips I've seen were impressive. Doesn't seem he'll get there as a run defender or dropper, but who knows. Not sure Fangio likes the DPR types. Dart throw, probable PS guy.

Tbh I’m higher on Cameron Williams than Robinson. I like Robinson but like Sheil discussed on his podcast it makes me a little cautious when he has 5 sacks through his first 5 years of school then at 24 in his 6th year he broke out with 7. I think he’ll be fine as a rotation player and i like him but im more cautious.

I don’t know if Cameron Williams hits. But that kid should’ve went back to school and collected a nice NIL check. He’s 21. Before the Ohio state playoff game (returned from knee injury), espn had him at 28 overall prospect. If he returned and played well in 2025 at Texas then a chance he probably goes much higher. I’m pretty excited to see what stoutland can do with him. I think he might be able to make him a starter at some point. Plus side is he doesn’t have to do it right away. Can groom him and develop him for 2 years behind lane.

13 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Maybe youll just have to watch the press conference instead of a convoluted debate of metaphors. Howie was asked what his goals were for the draft or something like that, and he said it depends on what round it is. And then he talked about trading down to pick up all of those 6th round picks, and having their meeting with scouts to see what players they were passionate about. And he straight up said the reason they wanted to many late picks is because they are looking for starters. He said they KNOW that most of those guys wont work out but thats why they want so many swings. Because if you pick 8 and hit on 3 (those were the hypothetical numbers he through out there) then youre really cookin.

He had no delusions of asking for 9 pack abs and expecting it to be reality. It was much more about operating within the reality that swinging for the fences results in a lot of strikeouts.

Well said.

6 minutes ago, Saltpeter said:

A good backup iOL with upside is more valuable than a JAG nickel/STer. Much harder to find, higher W/L correlation.

They are both backups who will rarely see a live snap. Trevor Keegan and Eli Ricks both experienced that in this past season. The position they respectively backup is different but the Sunday reality is the same. All the rest of what you have said is word salad.

Here’s a question:

Of all the day 3 picks who has the highest chance of starting a game for the Eagles this year?

3 minutes ago, pgcd3 said:

Here’s a question:

Of all the day 3 picks who has the highest chance of starting a game for the Eagles this year?

Mondon

17 minutes ago, pgcd3 said:

Here’s a question:

Of all the day 3 picks who has the highest chance of starting a game for the Eagles this year?

Robinson, since he's likely to be the backup at both DE spots if he beats out Booker.

Kendall, b/c will Jurgens start 17 games and they don't want to move Dickinson.

1 hour ago, mattwill said:

Those two things are not mutually exclusive. The players that don’t grow into starters still can have very productive backup roles.

Also depends what Howie means by a "starter." Is Davis a starter?

I'd say it would include the top 30 or so who play 40% or more snaps, that is, have a major role in multiple packages.

27 minutes ago, pgcd3 said:

Here’s a question:

Of all the day 3 picks who has the highest chance of starting a game for the Eagles this year?

Mondon or Kendall.

27 minutes ago, pgcd3 said:

Here’s a question:

Of all the day 3 picks who has the highest chance of starting a game for the Eagles this year?

When they rest starters the final week, most of them.

Otherwise, Center Drew Kendall, filling in a game or 2 if Jurgens struggles with injury.

Agree Kendall has a reasonable chance of starting one game.

Robinson and Mondon are probably 2 injuries from starting.

MacMc could be backup slot so one injury away

I don’t think either OT or McCord will be primary backups and the edge is deep on depth chart

55 minutes ago, mattwill said:

They are both backups who will rarely see a live snap. Trevor Keegan and Zeli Ricks both experienced that in this past season. The position they respectively backup is different but the Sunday reality is the same. All the rest of what you have said is word salad.

?

What an absolute load of horseshit this post is, my goodness.

Seasons have been derailed by poor iOL play. Nobody gives a damn about CB7.

Also, get your snarky ass "clarifying questions" outta here

6 hours ago, mattwill said:

Agreed 100%. He was one of my 5-6 favorite players in this draft.

Yep, Walter Nolan and Josiah Stewart was my dream scenerio DT and EDGE.

Last year it was just getting either one of Q or Coop....so I can let this year slide (not to mention I am very excited about Campbell as well)

9 hours ago, pgcd3 said:

Howie said they went boom boom boom. I think Sanders, Ez, Taylor maybe.

Could also be Arroyo, Scourton, Femi, Beloton. Went within 5 picks of each other (50-54)

13 hours ago, pgcd3 said:

Howie said they went boom boom boom. I think Sanders, Ez, Taylor maybe.

I wonder if he said WAYO

Did I miss something? Feels kinda boring

ok, this is the last one

9 hours ago, mattwill said:

Why?

Because we are in the off season and the Super Bowl Champion Eagles visiting the white house is one of the few notable events left in the offseason.

Was wondering if we tried to bring in CJ Dippre the TE from Alabama as an UDFA. Guy tested pretty well and has very good size and strength Looks like he went to New England

Schedule dropping in a little over 2 weeks. Knowing the Eagles have at least a little say as ro who their opening opponent is as Super Bowl champs I think it ends up being the Rams. I don't think they are happy woth them at all for being anti tush push and would love the chance to embarrass them week 1 in front of everyone.

That Eagles-Rams game was also probably the best of any of the NFL Playoff games last year.