time2rock Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Howie Roseman made the right call in drafting Landon Dickerson By Bryan Cameron 0 comments Posted on February 18, 2022 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 05: Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson (69) during the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 5, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) As the offseason begins, the Eagles have time to reflect on the ups and downs of the 2021 season. The team started 2-5 while struggling to find their identity. After the rough start, they found their groove and finished the season with both a playoff berth and a winning record at 9-8. While the praise has gone to the coaching staff’s ability to focus on the strengths of the offense and defense, there’s one man who deserves a heap of praise. In the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Eagles took a gamble on a lineman out of Alabama. Landon Dickerson was regarded as a sure-fire first-round pick, but due to an injury to his knee, he fell right onto the Eagles lap at 37th overall. After the punt on Sidney Jones fell short of expectations, it was easy to see why many were hesitant to applaud Roseman’s aggressiveness, especially after vowing to not make the same mistakes again. Landon Dickerson suffered a torn ACL during Alabama’s victory over Florida in the SEC Championship game. Due to that injury, many felt the Eagles reached for him as league executives expected a long rehab for the young offensive lineman. Fortunately, the Eagles were rewarded greatly as Landon was ahead of schedule to start the season. He may not have practiced until August 30th but Dickerson was more than prepared for his number to be called. While that did come at the expense of two starting offensive linemen, Brandon Brooks and Isaac Seumalo, Dickerson finally found his footing at the left guard position right next to Jordan Mailata. The two became very close due to their time spent together throughout the season and their bond has led to a potentially great duo on the left side of the offensive line. "I’ll keep the plant analogies. It’s blossomed, mate. Mailata told reporters. When you play next to somebody new, you kind of have to figure out just being on the same level. For us, I think it just kind of came natural, the type of personalities we have.” While it was like riding a bike for the first-year guard, the more unnatural thing was in the way he bounced back from his injury. Dickerson went on to play 859 offensive snaps in 14 games and also gained experience in the first playoff game against a very stout defense. During his first season in the NFL, Landon Dickerson only allowed 2 sacks from the guard position. Dickerson’s placement on the line may not be set in stone as the former Alabama rookie’s role could be dependent on Jason Kelce’s decision. If Kelce retires then the expectations for Dickerson could be at the center position. If Kelce plans to play another season then I can’t see a better place for Dickerson than the left side of the offensive line. I would assume that Sirianni would place long-time starter Isaac Seumalo on the right side of the line which should solidify the protection up-front for the upcoming season. One way or another, Landon Dickerson was a huge steal in a draft that was filled with productive rookies. If he can continue to start healthy then the team is set with another stud on the offensive line for years to come. https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2022/02/18/landon-dickerson-2/?fbclid=IwAR2AMLnV1lFJFEZT8UdjCCBvH5UBk-60a0KWf4I_P346sItrAoc7z1ENVpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob331 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Nice to see Howie get for making a very good move. Seems like the whole Eagles community over emphasizes his failures and soft pedals his successes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 The overall success of this pick needs to be judged long term. Dickerson was a beast in 2021. Let's hope he stays healthy and continues to play at a high level. The best ability is availability 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob331 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 1:37 PM, Procus said: The overall success of this pick needs to be judged long term. Dickerson was a beast in 2021. Let's hope he stays healthy and continues to play at a high level. The best ability is availability c'mon man! You are totally right, but at the same time that Eagles fan glass half empty mentality is a downer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 1:37 PM, Procus said: The overall success of this pick needs to be judged long term. Dickerson was a beast in 2021. Let's hope he stays healthy and continues to play at a high level. The best ability is availability The talent was never a question. But as I mentioned in another thread previously I’ll still be holding my breath every he takes the field again next year. If he makes it through next season relatively injury free (nothing serious) then I’ll start to relax about him. **Fingers crossed** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 As i said before, during and after the draft, we could have traded back and got injury free, already starting, future pro bowl center, creed humphrey which would have been far smarter. in case you don’t follow football, andy picked him up 20 picks later and he is the chiefs starting center and is among the best centers in the league already. With no serious past injuries, there’s less risk of lost time for a player who anchors the line and helps guide the blocking scheme. https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/13/kansas-city-chiefs-creed-humphrey-pro-football-focus-top-graded-nfl-center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Shiznit Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Dickerson was a home run pick, him being inserted at RG changed the entire outlook and identity of our O-line and offense. Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep_man Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Dickerson is turning into Quentin Nelson. Howie also seemed to have hit home run with Milton Williams also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesAddict Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 14 hours ago, eggs said: As i said before, during and after the draft, we could have traded back and got injury free, already starting, future pro bowl center, creed humphrey which would have been far smarter. in case you don’t follow football, andy picked him up 20 picks later and he is the chiefs starting center. So, Howie should have told some team within 19 picks behind him: "Hey, you WILL trade with us Goddammit!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, EaglesAddict said: So, Howie should have told some team within 19 picks behind him: "Hey, you WILL trade with us Goddammit!" Not in the business world , are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesAddict Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 15 hours ago, eggs said: Not in the business world , are you? Not quite sure what you mean by that comment, but whether or not you or I are in the business world makes no difference here. You stated "we could have traded back and got Creed Humphrey which would have been far smarter". How do you know we could have? Are you aware of a deal that Howie said "no" to? It takes 2 to make a deal. My point is, all of us can sit here and say they should have or could have done this or that, but none of us know what's actually happening behind the scenes. I just find it funny when people make definitive statements like you did as if it is a known fact that Howie had a good opportunity to do that...let alone be sure that Humphrey would still be on the board at whatever spot they would have traded back to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, EaglesAddict said: Not quite sure what you mean by that comment, but whether or not you or I are in the business world makes no difference here. You stated "we could have traded back and got Creed Humphrey which would have been far smarter". How do you know we could have? Are you aware of a deal that Howie said "no" to? It takes 2 to make a deal. My point is, all of us can sit here and say they should have or could have done this or that, but none of us know what's actually happening behind the scenes. I just find it funny when people make definitive statements like you did as if it is a known fact that Howie had a good opportunity to do that...let alone be sure that Humphrey would still be on the board at whatever spot they would have traded back to. Add to all that ... the evaluation is far from complete. Both had good rookie seasons ... but it is, after all, just ONE season into their young NFL careers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesAddict Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, time2rock said: Add to all that ... the evaluation is far from complete. Both had good rookie seasons ... but it is, after all, just ONE season into their young NFL careers. Yep. I was actually watching how Asante Samuel Jr was doing and comparing his play vs. Dickerson. Samuel is who I wanted them to draft when they were on the clock in Round 2. Just glad Dickerson looked good and if he stays healthy, he will likely have some pro bowls in his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 41 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said: Yep. I was actually watching how Asante Samuel Jr was doing and comparing his play vs. Dickerson. Samuel is who I wanted them to draft when they were on the clock in Round 2. Just glad Dickerson looked good and if he stays healthy, he will likely have some pro bowls in his future. I too was hoping for Samuel Jr there. Time will tell if we made the right call. If they can land a Booth or Gardner this year then all good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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