3 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

I'm sure they are using AI to evaluate prospects.

Check out Sumer Sports.

They're like PFF on AI steroids.

PFF just laid off a bunch of people. I haven’t seen that was AI related but I wouldn’t be surprised.

3 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

PFF just laid off a bunch of people. I haven’t seen that was AI related but I wouldn’t be surprised.

Yeah I was wondering the same thing. If theyve fallen behind due to lack of adoption of AI. Teams may not be subscribing to their stuff as much anymore.

Happy belated national autism day to at least half of you in the blog

Please don’t forget to celebrate me on ADHD day

16 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

PFF just laid off a bunch of people. I haven’t seen that was AI related but I wouldn’t be surprised.

I sure hope it doesn't affect PFF's quality.

That Sumer Sports site does not like Hurts I think it was only 1 of those drop down categories where he was in the top 10

59 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Greatest agent ever lol

Same dude that got Boye Mafe $20 million/year and Alim McNeil almost $25 million/year. Think I minds well give him a call

1 hour ago, ManuManu said:

I'm not a RAS guy but...holy sheet

9 hours ago, BigEFly said:

Lurie mentioned AI a couple of times in his presser, once in tandem with analytics. It’s coming and at some point the NFL may need to put rules around it but probably not before the Eagles take advantage. I have been retired for almost a decade, but we were building multilayered predictive models before then. Our AI was Watson at that point. With the inroads in artificial intelligence in that period, I think the possibilities are boundless.

Since berating Hurts (the favorite dead season thing for the Beats and the Blog) has been the topic here with focus on what he dislikes, imagine. Load up the film since he has been an Eagles into the data and have AI build a program for the plays and send him VOR and a suit that records the mechanics and placement. Then gradually feed in the new plays and work with him on processing information and speed. What does motion offer, how to feel play action etc. Hell, just thinking about that makes me wonder what it could do for my bowling or golf game.

Now think about Asante Samuel. Really a below average CB athlete, he prevailed through film study that meant he knew their tells better than the opposing players. Now apply that to all players. I suspect AI could spit out a film breakdown that spots tendencies for each position for the upcoming opponent. Each player gets a packet Monday morning.

Take it a step further. Coaches being handed a packet (electronically) on Monday morning. For the position coaches, it includes the packets the players got plus ones on what adjustments most favor the players. They and the game planners also get analysis of the opponents including tendencies and what their weak spots are.

I wonder if they are already using AI in evaluating draft prospects.

I use AI at work. They should take the I out of it. Most AI models are LLM. They are not great at math. They don't really make their own analysis. he models are prone to bias which is one reason you see hallucinations. They are good at pulling data and information out of things like medical records. They are good at drafting summaries of documents and you can train them to be accurate. It can create accurate citations in briefs to both medical records and transcripts. It is not great at structure beyond chronological order. It is not a research tool. We use a model that is specifically marketed to law firms. They market it as an analytical tool. It is not great as an analytical tool because it is not unbiased. If you just ask it to analyze something it will give you the analysis it thinks you want to hear. The models need to be trained to give you what you really are asking for in terms of analyzing data. If it is untrained, it will analyze every case like it is worth 7 figures despite having specific facts to the contrary.

I am not sure what analysis it can provide of film. I imagine you could give it data from body position and mechanics. Maybe AI would feel like an more dependable source of information for Hurts. I just don't think it provides some insightful potential fix to how to run the offense.

12 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

I'm not a RAS guy but...holy sheet

Not thicc enough

Confirmation that AI blows. Here's a "hyper realistic" mock draft for the Eagles I just asked for from chat gpt:

Alright—let’s make this as close to a real front-office simulation as possible for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft.
This version factors in:
Likely roster turnover (aging DL, secondary churn)
Contract structure tendencies under Howie Roseman
Comp pick strategy (Philly almost always has extras)
Realistic positional value + draft ranges
How the board typically falls in the 20s
🦅 Eagles 2026 Hyper-Realistic Mock Draft
📍 Assumptions:
Pick: #24 overall
Comp picks: 2 extra (late 3rd + 5th)
Roster needs (projected):
EDGE / DL youth
CB (starter upside)
OL succession
TE future
S depth
Round 1 (Pick 24): EDGE – Rueben Bain Jr.
Why this actually happens:
One of the top EDGE prospects falls slightly due to a QB/OT run
Eagles stay put (they don’t force a trade unless elite talent drops)
Fit:
Explosive, high-motor rusher
Immediate role in rotation
भविष्य replacement for aging edge contracts
👉 This is exactly how Philly drafts: value + premium position.
Round 2 (Pick ~56): CB – Tacario Davis
Why:
Long, scheme-versatile outside CB
Secondary turnover is inevitable
Eagles love traits at CB in Round 2
👉 Competes early, starts by Year 2.
Round 3 (Pick ~88): iDL – Deone Walker
Why this is very "Eagles”:
Massive interior presence
Rotational early-down player
Insurance for departing veterans
👉 Philly double-dipping DL = basically tradition.
Round 3 (Comp Pick ~100): OL – Garrett Dellinger
Why:
Interior flexibility (guard/center)
Post-Jason Kelce era depth still matters
Stout, high-floor prospect
👉 They always take at least one OL in this range.
Round 4 (Pick ~120): TE – Oscar Delp
Why:
Dallas Goedert will be older / more expensive
TE2 → TE1 succession pipeline
Georgia connection (Philly trusts that program heavily)
Round 5 (Pick ~160): S – Dillon Thieneman
Why:
Ball-hawking safety with instincts
Eagles cycle through safeties frequently
Special teams contributor Day 1
Round 5 (Comp Pick ~170): WR – Barion Brown
Why: Behind:
A.J. Brown
DeVonta Smith
They need:
Speed
Return ability
Cheap depth
👉 This is a classic Eagles Day 3 WR swing.
Round 6 (Pick ~195): RB – TreVeyon Henderson
Why he falls:
Injury history or positional devaluation
Why Philly takes him:
Explosive upside
Committee fit
Low-risk, high reward
Round 7 (Pick ~230): LB – Danny Stutsman
Why:
Eagles don’t heavily invest at LB early
High-effort, productive college player
Special teams + rotational upside
🧠 Why This Mock Is Realistic
✅ What Philly consistently does:
Drafts DL early and often
Waits on LB and S
Invests in OL every year
Targets SEC / Big Ten pipelines
Uses comp picks to fill depth
🔥 Projected Impact (Year 1–2)
Immediate contributors:
Rueben Bain Jr. (rotation EDGE)
Tacario Davis (CB2/CB3)
Future starters:
Deone Walker
Garrett Dellinger
Oscar Delp
👀 The One Thing That Could Change Everything
If a top-10 talent (especially DL) falls into the teens…
👉 The Eagles will trade up.
They’ve done it repeatedly, and it’s their biggest wildcard.
If you want, I can:
Run a full first-round simulation to show exactly why Bain falls to 24
Or build a "what if they trade up” version, which honestly might be even more likely 😈

7 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Not thicc enough

he is for a TE though!

8 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

Confirmation that AI blows. Here's a "hyper realistic" mock draft for the Eagles I just asked for from chat gpt:

Alright—let’s make this as close to a real front-office simulation as possible for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft.
This version factors in:
Likely roster turnover (aging DL, secondary churn)
Contract structure tendencies under Howie Roseman
Comp pick strategy (Philly almost always has extras)
Realistic positional value + draft ranges
How the board typically falls in the 20s
🦅 Eagles 2026 Hyper-Realistic Mock Draft
📍 Assumptions:
Pick: #24 overall
Comp picks: 2 extra (late 3rd + 5th)
Roster needs (projected):
EDGE / DL youth
CB (starter upside)
OL succession
TE future
S depth
Round 1 (Pick 24): EDGE – Rueben Bain Jr.
Why this actually happens:
One of the top EDGE prospects falls slightly due to a QB/OT run
Eagles stay put (they don’t force a trade unless elite talent drops)
Fit:
Explosive, high-motor rusher
Immediate role in rotation
भविष्य replacement for aging edge contracts
👉 This is exactly how Philly drafts: value + premium position.
Round 2 (Pick ~56): CB – Tacario Davis
Why:
Long, scheme-versatile outside CB
Secondary turnover is inevitable
Eagles love traits at CB in Round 2
👉 Competes early, starts by Year 2.
Round 3 (Pick ~88): iDL – Deone Walker
Why this is very "Eagles”:
Massive interior presence
Rotational early-down player
Insurance for departing veterans
👉 Philly double-dipping DL = basically tradition.
Round 3 (Comp Pick ~100): OL – Garrett Dellinger
Why:
Interior flexibility (guard/center)
Post-Jason Kelce era depth still matters
Stout, high-floor prospect
👉 They always take at least one OL in this range.
Round 4 (Pick ~120): TE – Oscar Delp
Why:
Dallas Goedert will be older / more expensive
TE2 → TE1 succession pipeline
Georgia connection (Philly trusts that program heavily)
Round 5 (Pick ~160): S – Dillon Thieneman
Why:
Ball-hawking safety with instincts
Eagles cycle through safeties frequently
Special teams contributor Day 1
Round 5 (Comp Pick ~170): WR – Barion Brown
Why: Behind:
A.J. Brown
DeVonta Smith
They need:
Speed
Return ability
Cheap depth
👉 This is a classic Eagles Day 3 WR swing.
Round 6 (Pick ~195): RB – TreVeyon Henderson
Why he falls:
Injury history or positional devaluation
Why Philly takes him:
Explosive upside
Committee fit
Low-risk, high reward
Round 7 (Pick ~230): LB – Danny Stutsman
Why:
Eagles don’t heavily invest at LB early
High-effort, productive college player
Special teams + rotational upside
🧠 Why This Mock Is Realistic
✅ What Philly consistently does:
Drafts DL early and often
Waits on LB and S
Invests in OL every year
Targets SEC / Big Ten pipelines
Uses comp picks to fill depth
🔥 Projected Impact (Year 1–2)
Immediate contributors:
Rueben Bain Jr. (rotation EDGE)
Tacario Davis (CB2/CB3)
Future starters:
Deone Walker
Garrett Dellinger
Oscar Delp
👀 The One Thing That Could Change Everything
If a top-10 talent (especially DL) falls into the teens…
👉 The Eagles will trade up.
They’ve done it repeatedly, and it’s their biggest wildcard.
If you want, I can:
Run a full first-round simulation to show exactly why Bain falls to 24
Or build a "what if they trade up” version, which honestly might be even more likely 😈

Did you try gemini too?

Made me laugh

1 hour ago, ManuManu said:

Mailata for the defense! Throw #197 at him as an eventual Ojomo replacement.

26 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Did you try gemini too?

It's definitely better in that it's not having me draft players from last year's draft. But still janky as hell (Cooper in the late 3rd?). Bonus points for using "QB factory" though

The 2026 NFL Draft landscape is beginning to take shape, and for Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles, the strategy remains consistent: build through the trenches, maximize value via trades, and maintain a "QB Factory" mentality for depth.

Based on the current 2026 outlook, the Eagles are projected to pick at No. 23 in the first round and hold a total of 9 selections, including several compensatory picks and assets from the Haason Reddick and Sydney Brown trades.

Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Mock Draft

| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 1 | 23 | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |

| 2 | 54 | Emmanuel Pregnon | OG | Oregon |

| 3 | 68 (via NYJ) | Dani Dennis-Sutton | EDGE | Penn State |

| 3 | 98 (Comp) | Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | Indiana |

| 4 | 114 (via ATL) | Zane Durant | DT | Penn State |

| 4 | 137 (Comp) | Markel Bell | OT | Miami |

| 5 | 153 (via ATL) | Taylen Green | QB | Arkansas |

| 5 | 178 (Comp) | Nate Boerkircher | TE | Nebraska |

| 6 | 197 (via ATL) | Jalon Kilgore | S | South Carolina |

Prospect Analysis

Round 1: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

The Eagles' secondary has been a point of emphasis lately, but the safety position remains the final piece of the puzzle. Downs is a blue-chip prospect with elite instincts and range. Pairing him with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean would give Philly one of the youngest and most talented secondaries in the league.

Round 2: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

Landon Dickerson is a pillar, but with the interior offensive line always needing depth and succession planning, Pregnon fits the mold. He is a massive, athletic guard who excels in the run game—a perfect fit for the Eagles' physical identity.

Round 3: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

Howie Roseman rarely leaves the first two days without a pass rusher. Dennis-Sutton has a massive frame and has already been linked to the Eagles via Top 30 visits. He provides a high-upside developmental piece behind veterans like Bryce Huff and Josh Sweat.

Round 5: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

The "QB Factory" continues. Green is a high-ceiling developmental prospect with incredible size and mobility. While Jalen Hurts is the franchise, Roseman values having a high-upside backup who can be developed and eventually flipped for more assets (or serve as elite insurance).

Key Team Needs Addressed:

* Secondary Range: Adding a premier safety to anchor the back end.

* OL Depth: Securing a massive tackle (6'9" Markel Bell) and a powerful guard to maintain the league's best offensive line.

* WR3/Depth: Omar Cooper Jr. provides a reliable target to complement A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, especially as a high-YAC (

Yards After Catch) threat.

3 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

It's definitely better in that it's not having me draft players from last year's draft. But still janky as hell (Cooper in the late 3rd?). Bonus points for using "QB factory" though

The 2026 NFL Draft landscape is beginning to take shape, and for Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles, the strategy remains consistent: build through the trenches, maximize value via trades, and maintain a "QB Factory" mentality for depth.

Based on the current 2026 outlook, the Eagles are projected to pick at No. 23 in the first round and hold a total of 9 selections, including several compensatory picks and assets from the Haason Reddick and Sydney Brown trades.

Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Mock Draft

| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 1 | 23 | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |

| 2 | 54 | Emmanuel Pregnon | OG | Oregon |

| 3 | 68 (via NYJ) | Dani Dennis-Sutton | EDGE | Penn State |

| 3 | 98 (Comp) | Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | Indiana |

| 4 | 114 (via ATL) | Zane Durant | DT | Penn State |

| 4 | 137 (Comp) | Markel Bell | OT | Miami |

| 5 | 153 (via ATL) | Taylen Green | QB | Arkansas |

| 5 | 178 (Comp) | Nate Boerkircher | TE | Nebraska |

| 6 | 197 (via ATL) | Jalon Kilgore | S | South Carolina |

Prospect Analysis

Round 1: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

The Eagles' secondary has been a point of emphasis lately, but the safety position remains the final piece of the puzzle. Downs is a blue-chip prospect with elite instincts and range. Pairing him with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean would give Philly one of the youngest and most talented secondaries in the league.

Round 2: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

Landon Dickerson is a pillar, but with the interior offensive line always needing depth and succession planning, Pregnon fits the mold. He is a massive, athletic guard who excels in the run game—a perfect fit for the Eagles' physical identity.

Round 3: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

Howie Roseman rarely leaves the first two days without a pass rusher. Dennis-Sutton has a massive frame and has already been linked to the Eagles via Top 30 visits. He provides a high-upside developmental piece behind veterans like Bryce Huff and Josh Sweat.

Round 5: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

The "QB Factory" continues. Green is a high-ceiling developmental prospect with incredible size and mobility. While Jalen Hurts is the franchise, Roseman values having a high-upside backup who can be developed and eventually flipped for more assets (or serve as elite insurance).

Key Team Needs Addressed:

* Secondary Range: Adding a premier safety to anchor the back end.

* OL Depth: Securing a massive tackle (6'9" Markel Bell) and a powerful guard to maintain the league's best offensive line.

* WR3/Depth: Omar Cooper Jr. provides a reliable target to complement A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, especially as a high-YAC (

Yards After Catch) threat.

Thats interesting because apparently not everyone is super high on Cooper, but still end of 3rd round seems too low even for his worst case scenario. The other big mistake looks like Kilgore all the way in round 6.

2 hours ago, Mike030270 said:

Greatest agent ever lol

Dude was worth every penny too

No mandatory attendance until after June 1. Hmmmm...

2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

No mandatory attendance until after June 1. Hmmmm...

2 days of mandatories. Working hard.

1 hour ago, EaglePhan1986 said:

Happy belated national autism day to at least half of you in the blog

Please don’t forget to celebrate me on ADHD day

The question is whether you will forget to celebrate you on ADHD day.

1 hour ago, DEagle7 said:

I'm not a RAS guy but...holy sheet

I do feel like Clint Hurtt would do a good job developing a prospect like this.

45 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

2 days of mandatories. Working hard.

It’s not like they are installing a new offense or anything…

4 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

It’s not like they are installing a new offense or anything…

Theyre like, Brows isnt gonna learn this offense anyway. Whats the point?

29 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Theyre like, Brows isnt gonna learn this offense anyway. Whats the point?

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