3 minutes ago, kiwinavega said:

Sorry, my reply got lost, on my phone. What does it mean when someone is described as quick rather than fast? I've seen it before but as a Limey it confuses me

Fast is straight-line, sprint, 40-yard dash time. Quick is the shuttle-drill: Ability to go to a spot on the field, turn, change direction. It is agility and body control more than blazing speed.

A fast WR is simply going to outrun the defender downfield. A quick WR is going to run to a spot, turn and make the catch, and turn upfield before the defender knows what happened.

7 hours ago, Traveler Vic said:

Judging your words. Why did Howie not pick Max Iheanchor at 20??? Most fans wanted an OT , ....and Max is a good one.

Our WR room is full as it is, even without AJ.

So many holes.. With No DE, No Safety, and Major Offensive Line Issues I would not be drafting a WR who has a slight history of being immature. Lemon is not a Diva, but there are many stories of him from interviews.

The most important question is Can Hurts and Lemon connect??? Hurts doesn't like to throw over the middle. Lemon will play in the slot. Are Eagles reinventing Hurts Playing style? Are Eagles drafting a WR for a future QB who is not currently on the roster? I am very curious how this connection will work in practice. If it doesn't work.....This will be just another excuse to get rid of Hurts Next year, as in see...He could not utilize a Lemon. LOL.

I think Howie is interested in drafting the BPA. Lemon is a much better prospect than Iheanchor.

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

48 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

He is .... A Lemon. LOL.

1 hour ago, Road to Victory said:

I think Howie is interested in drafting the BPA. Lemon is a much better prospect than Iheanchor.

Best ....is only proved years after the draft. I am surprised how Howie is trading and giving away most of the later picks. Either this draft really sucks, or Howie does not trust his abilities to pick in the later rounds. Very curious.

Just now, Traveler Vic said:

Best ....is only proved years after the draft. I am surprised how Howie is trading and giving away most of the later picks. Either this draft really sucks, or Howie does not trust his abilities to pick in the later rounds. Very curious.

Yeah, I think he hates this draft class but the Bell pick was really odd. Seems like a reach and a spot where they could’ve traded down and grabbed some extra picks. They still need a Safety and some depth in other positions.

1 hour ago, toolg said:

Fast is straight-line, sprint, 40-yard dash time. Quick is the shuttle-drill: Ability to go to a spot on the field, turn, change direction. It is agility and body control more than blazing speed.

A fast WR is simply going to outrun the defender downfield. A quick WR is going to run to a spot, turn and make the catch, and turn upfield before the defender knows what happened.

Thanks màn, that makes perfect sense

2 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

He's 5'11 195 lbs. He's solidly built, and he's tough too. Many of us had similar concerns about Smitty and he's been great.

2 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

Isn't Smiity 6ft 170lbs?

On 4/23/2026 at 10:09 PM, Mike030270 said:

Congrats you found the unicorn in his recent drafts

Of Biletnikoff winning 1st round picks, he has a great track record

29 minutes ago, time2rock said:

When drafting in the first round, guys like Ty Simpson and Marcus Smith and Mazi Smith and Tyree Wilson are just dumb picks. It’s already a crap shoot, why take a guy who has a decent chance that he can’t play at the NFL level?

Take the most sure thing guy you can. Guarantee the pick hit. This dude ain’t Agholor, he ain’t Reagor. Hes a route technician with incredible hands and a huge work ethic. His ceiling may not be Jordan Tyson’s, but his floor is at least above ground level.

12 hours ago, kiwinavega said:

Sorry, my reply got lost, on my phone. What does it mean when someone is described as quick rather than fast? I've seen it before but as a Limey it confuses me

not an expert but my guess would be that "quick" refers to cuts, breaks, etc...where as 'fast' refers to overall speed...I suspect that's why they say things like "He can take the top off of a defense", meaning he can outrun people to get open,

whereas a 'quick' WR uses deception and sudden movement change to confuse defenses and get open... that would be my understanding, but I'm sure there are those that could explain it technically

We have invested a lot of resources into wr 1st and both 4th round picks here for lemon and a 5th and a 2027 6th for Wicks hope it pans out… I understand this draft isn’t considered great but I think we have more needs then we have picks

On 4/23/2026 at 10:02 PM, b_west3 said:

Gave up way too much to move up

Yeah, those 4th rounders tear up the NFL🤣

He won the best WR in college award- what more do you want? He is as tough as my girlfriend's steaks, too.

On 4/23/2026 at 10:19 PM, EaglesRocker97 said:

Seems small, not a legit AJB replacement.

14 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

He reminds of of Steve Smith Sr. Small, strong as sheeet, tough as my girlfriends steaks......
* Makai Lemon (2026 Draft Class): Listed at 5'11" and 192 lbs–195 lbs.

* Steve Smith Sr.: Widely regarded as 5'9" (though often listed at 5'10") and 185 lbs–195 lbs during his career.

On 4/24/2026 at 12:45 AM, Eagleblood52 said:

.....................

Also, this dude is a slot receiver…so saying he’s gonna replace brown is an absolute joke….

I seem to recall that Justin Jefferson was a slot receiver too ...............

He's a little bigger than Smitty. But Smitty has great hands, and an amazing route running ability. Hopefully this kid can duplicate Smitty's WR game.

Go Birds. 🦅

15 hours ago, PhillyPhreak24 said:

He's 5'11 195 lbs. He's solidly built, and he's tough too. Many of us had similar concerns about Smitty and he's been great.

Smitty seems to know how to limit the licks he takes. Let's hope Lemon is the same.

48 minutes ago, eglz1 said:

I seem to recall that Justin Jefferson was a slot receiver too ...............

No he was not

2 hours ago, Talonblood said:

  On 4/23/2026 at 7:19 PM, EaglesRocker97 said:

Seems small, not a legit AJB replacement.

  17 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

2 minutes ago, Eagleblood52 said:

No he was not

Yes, he was.

Google it.

2 minutes ago, leftcoastnest said:

Yes, he was.

Google it.

Why am I in that post? There is no quote from me? 🤣

17 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I’ve warmed up some to Lemon, but damn, he looks like he’s gonna get killed in the NFL. Looks like a small teenager

The older you get, the younger and smaller these draft picks look. Cooper DeJean looked like a high school kid with a baby face when he was drafted (still does).

1 minute ago, Eagleblood52 said:

No he was not

That was the knock on him during that draft, which is in part why the Eagles shied away from him. I remember the chatter. Subsequently he proved he was not just a slot of course.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34580555/how-one-draft-pick-changed-course-vikings-eagles