6 hours ago, bpac55 said:

Can Seumalo slide over to RG?  He could also be an attractive trade option for some teams.  

I mean a trade could be a good shout but I'm not sure he's going to fetch much more than a 3rd or 4th? May be worth keeping him as really good depth... Especially given how many injuries Dickerson sustained in college. 

2 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I mean a trade could be a good shout but I'm not sure he's going to fetch much more than a 3rd or 4th? May be worth keeping him as really good depth... Especially given how many injuries Dickerson sustained in college. 

Who would Seumalo play behind?  

I don't see how he wouldn't be starting here next year, unless he gets hurt himself.

In case you were interested in watching Seattle v Detroit on DirectTV, per 538...

 

5 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Who would Seumalo play behind?  

I don't see how he wouldn't be starting here next year, unless he gets hurt himself.

Dickerson...

4 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Who would Seumalo play behind?  

I don't see how he wouldn't be starting here next year, unless he gets hurt himself.

First, it's not clear that Kelce will retire.  Still at the top of his game and his skills are being featured even more in the current scheme.  We'll know before the draft.

Second, folks here just dismiss Seumalo as a JAG.  He is a quality OL that needn't be upgraded.  It's not worth the draft capital, given the state of other position groups.

Third, right after he was drafted, Seamalo was the heir apparent to Kelce.  This was before Kelce became great in 2017. 

 

I would have no issue with Mailata/Dickerson/Seumalo/Driscoll/Johnson along with a bevy of young talent on defense.

1 minute ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

I would have no issue with Mailata/Dickerson/Seumalo/Driscoll/Johnson along with a bevy of young talent on defense.

I like it, but let's flip around a bit... Mailata/Dickerson/Driscoll/Seumalo/Johnson.  Driscoll fits into the Kelce mold better than Seumalo... more continuity in style.

1 hour ago, RLC said:

I think he'll go top 15, but yes.

Taking a C in RD1 is poor value, especially one that likely won't hit 300 lbs. I'm not drafting a C in RD1 unless he has perfect measurables for the position. Besides, Stoutland has shown he can take late-round picks and turn them into starters. We have Seumalo, Dickerson AND Driscoll on the roster can that play center. Personally, I would turn Seumalo into a C as I don't want to move Mailata/Dickerson. Seumalo is 6'4, 303. He has seen enough football to help in blitz protection. Any loss of speed he has due to the foot injury matters less at C than G. 

 

1 hour ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

I would.  We have solid options for the IOL.

We have an abject lack of high-end talent on defense.

 

1 hour ago, DrPhilly said:

I'm leaning this way though of course adding LBaum would be very nice.

 

1 hour ago, Iggles_Phan said:

True, but Howie also seems to be allergic to drafting high end talent on defense.

 

1 hour ago, Freshmilk said:

I'd run to the podium to pick him.  Mailata, Dickerson, Linderbaum for the next 5-7 years would be outrageous. 

 

48 minutes ago, justrelax said:

Disagree. If he’s there, grab him.

For the last several years Kelce has been our most valuable OL. Linderbaum is the closest thing to him you will ever see. Seumalo goes to RG and we have a beast OL.

 

35 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I don't disagree with that sentiment, but for the last 3 years, he's pretty much been the only one that's played game in and game out.  

 

I do like the idea of a beast OL though.  

 

3 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

First, it's not clear that Kelce will retire.  Still at the top of his game and his skills are being featured even more in the current scheme.  We'll know before the draft.

Second, folks here just dismiss Seumalo as a JAG.  He is a quality OL that needn't be upgraded.  It's not worth the draft capital, given the state of other position groups.

Third, right after he was drafted, Seamalo was the heir apparent to Kelce.  This was before Kelce became great in 2017. 

 

I would have no issue with Mailata/Dickerson/Seumalo/Driscoll/Johnson along with a bevy of young talent on defense.

 

1 minute ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I like it, but let's flip around a bit... Mailata/Dickerson/Driscoll/Seumalo/Johnson.  Driscoll fits into the Kelce mold better than Seumalo... more continuity in style.

Great conversation!!!

2 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I like it, but let's flip around a bit... Mailata/Dickerson/Driscoll/Seumalo/Johnson.  Driscoll fits into the Kelce mold better than Seumalo... more continuity in style.

Seumalo played C in college.  Driscoll was a college tackle that practiced snaps before the draft.

Although it hasn't been a focus, I haven't seen Driscoll block well in space.  I've seen Seumalo block well in space.  He tested 94th percentile in the 3-cone drill and 89th in the 20-yard shuttle.  His style aligns well.

5th week in a row the Eagles have worn black pants.  

 

Brandon Joseph is entering the transfer portal rather than the draft… Catalon has announced he’s going back to Arkansas. For a team that needs safeties, this draft appears to be drying up (still have Brisker, Cine, Battle as choices, but it could get thin past the 2nd).

 

@LeanMeanGM  Eagles 23 Washington 16

BONUS: Gainwell scores a touchdown.

3 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

5th week in a row the Eagles have worn black pants.  

 

Introducing the Philadelphia Busboys.

 

 

4 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

Brandon Joseph is entering the transfer portal rather than the draft… Catalon has announced he’s going back to Arkansas. For a team that needs safeties, this draft appears to be drying up.

 

Good thing we have extra picks.  Brisker is looking like a possibility in round 1 now.

18 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I think he's best when he has no where to go but up.  How many times have we been reminded that they were 4-11-1 last year?  And should we be reminded of who was in charge and rode the high of the Super Bowl right down in the gutter?  

Neither Banner nor Howie are perfect, both are flawed.  Howie corrected some of Banner's mistakes, but then he has also overcorrected the 30 rule to a ridiculous level and put the team into this new cap mess, much greater than Chip ever did.  Most importantly, neither one was or is a scout... and they need to rely on the true personnel people, not go with their gut, or whims.

Banner had AR before he fell apart, and AR was a good developmental coach who hired first rate assistant coaches.

I think Lurie and Howie committed to a true rebuild and went back to 1999, partially due to cap constraints, but also b/c that was the last sustained success the organization had.

I don't think Howie goes with his gut or whims, I think he knows he's not a personnel guy, and strives to find a consensus to guide him on draft day and FA signings. When a HC gets too much power (they all want it, though as AR found out, be careful what you wish for, which is why he's more deferential in KC) it screws up the decision making process. I think Howie would prefer if they could put together a consensus draft board, his coaches would agree on which FAs they think are good fits, and he could wheel and deal and pursue bargains without a HC (or Schwartz, who was granted an unusual amount of personnel power) breathing down his neck.

"But Schwartz’s public modesty aside, there might not be a coordinator in the NFL with as much autonomy over his unit and sway in personnel decisions involving his side of the ball. But the weight he carries in personnel is a front office construct, with general manager Howie Roseman often centering his choices on Schwartz’s evaluations, according to league and team sources familiar with the Eagles’ thinking.  Most GMs will take into account coaching evaluations, certainly as they relate to scheme fit or temperament. But Schwartz can be dogmatic about the players he wants for his system, according to two personnel executives who have worked with him, sometimes to the point where Roseman offers little resistance."

https://www.inquirer.com/sports/eagles-jim-schwartz-defensive-coordinator-doug-pederson-chris-long-bill-belichick-20191116.html

Here's the funniest tidbit:

"Sometimes, as with J.J. Arcega-Whiteside’s selection in 2019, Lurie puts his thumb on the scale when the team was prepared to make another selection (in that case, Ohio State’s Parris Campbell)."

So, turns out the scouts were as wrong as Lurie.

"Lurie called it a "difference in vision,” as the owner was focused on "the mid term and long term and not on how to maximize 2021,” while Pederson wanted to retain familiar coaches who could allow for a "smoother 2021” season."

https://theathletic.com/2506187/2021/04/12/paranoia-mismanagement-and-office-politics-inside-the-eagles-downfall-under-jeffrey-lurie-howie-roseman/?source=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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41 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

 

 

I would have no issue with Mailata/Dickerson/Seumalo/Driscoll/Johnson along with a bevy of young talent on defense.

My concern with that line is the RT will miss at least 3 games and the RG might only give you 8 games.

32 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

5th week in a row the Eagles have worn black pants.  

 

Maybe they're trying to skip laundry day.

16 minutes ago, olsilverhair said:

report this

2 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

We've been burned by no name RBs before, just as by Joe Webb.  Can't take any opponent lightly. 

We ain’t good enough to do so. 

1 hour ago, Alphagrand said:

What do you think of Rachaad White from ASU?  Looks to have natural hands and some good jump-cuts.  Not explosive, but seems to find the holes pretty well.

I kind of liked. But I think theres a little too much outside running with him. Easy comp because of the school- Reminds me of Ballage. Complete skill package, but kinda soft for a big guy.

While it's great to have 3 1st rd picks, it's also nice to have 3 5ths (and a pick for Dillard).

To me, everything past pick 200 is a head start on UDFAs, that is, you target the guys you'd want to sign to ensure you get some of them.

Fifth round is where you're gambling on upside, but there are still solid prospects on the board.

And an extra 3rd or 4th would be nice.

I want to see a TC loaded with young athletes, allowing them to start shedding some marginal players and over 30 guys. Once Omicron is finished burning through the country, they should be able to have a normal offseason this spring. I like how Howie has stockpiled fast young DBs, It seems excessive, but if Nelson, McLeod and Harris are gone, there will be a lot of open spots in the secondary next fall.

As far as the top four picks, just go BPA. You can always use a top OL, a great possession WR as well as defense. But you find guys on defense in the middle rounds or later, Edwards and Epps have been solid contributors, Ridgeway off the waiver wire. It's nice to add 2-3 studs, but it's also nice to have depth in camp at every spot and intense competition.

43 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

Brandon Joseph is entering the transfer portal rather than the draft… Catalon has announced he’s going back to Arkansas. For a team that needs safeties, this draft appears to be drying up (still have Brisker, Cine, Battle as choices, but it could get thin past the 2nd).

 

a-holes.

On 11/26/2021 at 12:20 PM, mattwill said:

@LeanMeanGM Eagles 5 TDs = 35 points versus Washington 1 TD + 1 FG = 10 points

@LeanMeanGM I'm tempted to roll with 35-10 one more time ... but actually make it Eagles 35 and Washington 3

Bonus prediction, the Eagles D gets three interceptions and gives up less than 200 yards of total offensive production by Washington

58 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Seumalo played C in college.  Driscoll was a college tackle that practiced snaps before the draft.

Although it hasn't been a focus, I haven't seen Driscoll block well in space.  I've seen Seumalo block well in space.  He tested 94th percentile in the 3-cone drill and 89th in the 20-yard shuttle.  His style aligns well.

Time will tell, I suppose.  

Incidentally, did you know that Seumalo played 4 OL positions in college?   Ironically the one he didn't ever play...

 

 

 

 

 

 

LG.