3 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

McShay said that from his "sense” the board would have to "fall in a a weird way for the Eagles to exit round 1 without an offensive tackle.”

Bring on the weird

5 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

McShay said that from his "sense” the board would have to "fall in a a weird way for the Eagles to exit round 1 without an offensive tackle.”

Let's hope it falls in a weird way then.

5 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

McShay said that from his "sense” the board would have to "fall in a a weird way for the Eagles to exit round 1 without an offensive tackle.”

I guess weird could be a run on tackles ahead of our pick where the board is entirely depleted, but if they've zeroed-in on a few of them and they happen to go - would a pivot off OT5-7 be weird?

8 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

McShay said that from his "sense” the board would have to "fall in a a weird way for the Eagles to exit round 1 without an offensive tackle.”

Do not believe they would take Miller or Lomu, but I think they'll be hot after Freeling and Proctor. And would be happy with Iheanachor.

1 minute ago, Waiting4Someday said:

I guess weird could be a run on tackles ahead of our pick where the board is entirely depleted, but if they've zeroed-in on a few of them and they happen to go - would a pivot off OT5-7 be weird?

Its just a yearly thing for everyone to start saying the eagles will take an OL. They always value OL in round 1. etc.

I take it with a grain of salt and yet, I still sweat it out hoping those guys I dont want are already off the board.

Its helping that Freeling is up to maybe 6th overall. The earlier he goes, the sooner other teams will hopefully be reaching for theirs.

1 minute ago, Sack that QB said:

Do not believe they would take Miller or Lomu, but I think they'll be hot after Freeling and Proctor. And would be happy with Iheanachor.

I think taking Proctor means one of 2 things or maybe both; a) they think that he can play under 350lb which will improve his range and mirroring significantly (also I think he needs to become less passive in his approach), b) the move to the OZ has been overblown and we're still more of IZ team that might mix in more duo and gap.

5 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Its just a yearly thing for everyone to start saying the eagles will take an OL. They always value OL in round 1. etc.

I take it with a grain of salt and yet, I still sweat it out hoping those guys I dont want are already off the board.

Its helping that Freeling is up to maybe 6th overall. The earlier he goes, the sooner other teams will hopefully be reaching for theirs.

In the Quinyon draft there was similar mindset about getting Lane's replacement, and Fautanu went to PIT but Howie didn't default to Guyton or Morgan. I'm assuming the same dynamic here, where these OT prospects aren't interchangeable - we'll like some, others not so much.

Just now, Waiting4Someday said:

In the Quinyon draft there was similar mindset about getting Lane's replacement, and Fautanu went to PIT but didn't default to Guyton or Morgan. I'm assuming the same dynamic here, where these OT prospects aren't interchangeable - we'll like some, others not so much.

yep

10 hours ago, T-1000 said:

She got fired for being happy that a person who at the very least has extremely questionable journalistic integrity, and most likely is just a horrible person? As a female reporter who probably has a hard time being taken seriously due to losers like Russini she had/has every right to put out what she did which wasn't even controversial. I wouldn't be surprised if she brings a lawsuit against USA Today and gets a settlement.

Couter-point, she made inflammatory and potentially defamatory comments about Russini while posting from an account that is associated with USA Today. Thus, the comments could expose USA Today to a libel claim from Russini. Her comments were moronic given her chosen profession. She could have made the same point without the personal vitriol that exposes her employer to a potential legal claim.

I just noticed R Mason Thomas only has 8 7/8'' hands.

I learned during my time with a hand surgeon (who is now a doctor for the Packers) that most grip strength actually comes from the pinky. You dont think of it as the strongest finger but due to its shortness, it has a mechanical advantage. If you make a fist and really focus on which finger is really closed the tightest, you can notice it.

So some people think hand size is over-rated for a lot of positions. And generally you think if anyone is paying attention to hand size, they are looking for the largest hands possible. Mostly you hear about it in QB and WRs, but sometimes OL too.

I wonder if, for a DL who might have to grab a QB jersey and pull him down.... maybe an LB for tackling purposes as well...maybe small hands are actually a good thing?

Im not boosting R Mason Thomas up my board. Im pretty uninterested in him as an Eagle even though he may be very good.

Just something that caught my attention just now.

9 hours ago, Diehardfan said:

Vrabel should be fired by New England.

Just now, NCiggles said:

Vrabel should be fired by New England.

We deserve a pick for tampering

40 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

McShay said that from his "sense” the board would have to "fall in a a weird way for the Eagles to exit round 1 without an offensive tackle.”

In Max we trust.

2 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

I just noticed R Mason Thomas only has 8 7/8'' hands.

I learned during my time with a hand surgeon (who is now a doctor for the Packers) that most grip strength actually comes from the pinky. You dont think of it as the strongest finger but due to its shortness, it has a mechanical advantage. If you make a fist and really focus on which finger is really closed the tightest, you can notice it.

So some people think hand size is over-rated for a lot of positions. And generally you think if anyone is paying attention to hand size, they are looking for the largest hands possible. Mostly you hear about it in QB and WRs, but sometimes OL too.

I wonder if, for a DL who might have to grab a QB jersey and pull him down.... maybe an LB for tackling purposes as well...maybe small hands are actually a good thing?

Im not boosting R Mason Thomas up my board. Im pretty uninterested in him as an Eagle even though he may be very good.

Just something that caught my attention just now.

Watching this video right now where I saw the hand measurement.

What they go on to say validates my Howell over Thomas opinion.

"Cashius Howell is a fully developed version of R Mason Thomas". Howell has the full pass rush bag. Goes on to say, Mauigoa is very lucky the ball came out quickly in the game agaisnt Howell because he was about to give up a 3 sack day to Howell. "Pick one guy 1 v 1 pass rush rep to win otherwise you're cooked. I would pick Cashius Howell."

Im all in on Howell or Lawrence at 23, if not a safety.

The video I forgot to put in and then wasnt able to edit.

I should have added to my post that McShay said don’t be surprised if we move up for a tackle. That isn’t all that surprising enough.

6 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

I just noticed R Mason Thomas only has 8 7/8'' hands.

I learned during my time with a hand surgeon (who is now a doctor for the Packers) that most grip strength actually comes from the pinky. You dont think of it as the strongest finger but due to its shortness, it has a mechanical advantage. If you make a fist and really focus on which finger is really closed the tightest, you can notice it.

So some people think hand size is over-rated for a lot of positions. And generally you think if anyone is paying attention to hand size, they are looking for the largest hands possible. Mostly you hear about it in QB and WRs, but sometimes OL too.

I wonder if, for a DL who might have to grab a QB jersey and pull him down.... maybe an LB for tackling purposes as well...maybe small hands are actually a good thing?

Im not boosting R Mason Thomas up my board. Im pretty uninterested in him as an Eagle even though he may be very good.

Just something that caught my attention just now.

Conversely, larger hands allow for a better punch and more wrist strength.

5 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

The video I forgot to put in and then wasnt able to edit.

And thanks for all these videos. Very interesting.

That video gets in to comparing the two Auburn edges. Crawford basically blows Faulk away in every possible way.

Keryon Crawford is someone I somehow have overlooked. He is now on my radar. He dropped in coverage plenty at Auburn. And has a high pass rush win rate. Eagles team fit. I have to watch and see just how much I like him and where to rank him. Jon Ledyard makes him sound amazing.

6 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

I should have added to my post that McShay said don’t be surprised if we move up for a tackle. That isn’t all that surprising enough.

I'd bet that is priority #1 for Howie. Freeling or Proctor. I think he will try to move up regardless given they pick in a spot that isn't great. If not for one of Freeling or Proctor then Tyson. Or if Tyson is there at 23.

I'd be quite happy if they came out of the first two rounds with Freeling and Chris Bell. Would really like if they moved McKee for an extra pick and then used that to move up so they can still have 4 picks in the top 100.

38 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

I think taking Proctor means one of 2 things or maybe both; a) they think that he can play under 350lb which will improve his range and mirroring significantly (also I think he needs to become less passive in his approach), b) the move to the OZ has been overblown and we're still more of IZ team that might mix in more duo and gap.

Really want Proctor. Guys that huge who test that well and was a three year starter at Bama and won't turn 21 until June don't come around that often. I would be shocked if he is there at 23 and don't beleive the eagles can trade high enough up to get him.

I bet in a day or so time, another journalist will say don't be surprised to see the Eagles trade up for a WR or Sadiq if he is there. Different year, same old chaff and redirect

9 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

Conversely, larger hands allow for a better punch and more wrist strength.

Im not an expert in physics. We will have to get some CVON guys in here who are obviously experts in everything. 

My thoughts...

More force concentration in a smaller hand. If they can generate the same power the guy with 8 inch hands has more pounds per square inch coming through than the guy with 10 inch hands. Whats more effective? Being struck with the larger hand or the more concentrated force? I dont know.

Maybe with larger hands, you likely have larger wrists. More muscle mass, more strength theoretically. But then again, smaller levers create more force. Its back to the point about the pinky having the mechanical advantage in grip strength. Also why the long armed guys struggle to bench press. More wrist strength? Not sure.

3 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

I bet in a day or so time, another journalist will say don't be surprised to see the Eagles trade up for a WR or Sadiq if he is there. Different year, same old chaff and redirect

Something about Sadiq seems off. Looks more like the build of a RB. I'm the highlights it always seems like he has to leap/dive for catches but never seems like he gets much lift at all. Just not sure about him.