Posted March 22, 20223 yr Eagles Entertain ‘Flawless’ QB Prospect at Pittsburgh Pro Day: Report By Mike Greger Updated Mar 22, 2022 at 9:55am Getty: Kenny Pickett drops back to pass at Heinz Field. It would be mildly surprising to see the Philadelphia Eagles take a quarterback in the first round of April’s draft. If they did go out on that limb, though, it’s looking more and more like Kenny Pickett might be their guy. The Eagles wined and dined the former University of Pittsburgh standout ahead of his Pro Day workout on Sunday night. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder conducted pre-draft meetings with nine teams, then Philadelphia brass took him out to dinner (via NFL Media’s Aditi Kinkhabwala) sometime after 9:30 p.m. It’s not unusual for teams to pick up the tab for guys they intend on drafting. The other franchises showing interest in Pickett included the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. You could argue that the Eagles are the only squad on that list not looking for a quarterback upgrade. Maybe the Titans, too. Pickett is expected to be the first signal-caller to come off the board and could go as high as No. 6 overall. The biggest controversy surrounding the New Jersey native (he grew up a card-carrying Eagles fan) had been over his hand size. Nine inches is the standard for NFL quarterbacks, but Pickett measured in at just 8 1/2 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine. Low and behold, he turned in a measurement of 8 5/8 inches at his Pro Day. "Yeah, hopefully put the questions to bed,” Pickett told Kinkhabwala. "If people have more questions, I don’t know what else to say, what else to do. But yeah, it is what it is.” Eagles’ Interest in Pittsburgh QB Ongoing Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s interest in Pickett dates back to November 2021 when he sat in the press box of a Pittsburgh-North Carolina game to watch him and Sam Howell square off in a prime-time matchup. That scene went viral and Philly fans roasted Roseman at the time. Either way, there is smoke to the Pickett rumors and seeing him in midnight green wouldn’t be shocking. The Eagles sent quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to Pickett’s Pro Day on Monday, according to Jim Nagy. Again, it could be a team just doing their due diligence. Or, for those who enjoy plot twists, Philadelphia could be feigning interest to get a quarterback-needy team to jump them in the draft. That would be a sneaky good way to move up and land an impact cornerback, safety, or wide receiver. Make the trade, Howie. Pickett Wows Scouts, NFL Executives Pickett – a fifth-year senior at Pitt – is coming off a masterful season where he threw for 4,319 yards and 42 touchdowns against just 7 interceptions. He finished third in Heisman Trophy voting while earning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He left Pitt as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards (12,303), pass completions (1,045), and total offense (13,112). On Monday, Pickett wowed scouts and NFL executives when he completed a 56-throw script during a throwing session. According to NFL Media’s Dan Parr, he offered NFL teams "a reminder of his ability to throw with timing and touch both from the pocket and on the move.” https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/kenny-pickett-pro-day/
March 22, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, time2rock said: The other franchises showing interest in Pickett included the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. Almost all, but the Titans draft ahead of us. Atlanta and the Giants have two picks each ahead of 15. Detroit is at 2 and Washington is at 11. Maybe we could get in ahead of New Orleans - they have pick 18, 2 ahead of the Eagles own pick at 20.
March 22, 20223 yr Author 13 minutes ago, Rob331 said: Almost all, but the Titans draft ahead of us. Atlanta and the Giants have two picks each ahead of 15. Detroit is at 2 and Washington is at 11. Maybe we could get in ahead of New Orleans - they have pick 18, 2 ahead of the Eagles own pick at 20. The Texans, Giants and Jets all have 2 picks ahead of 15 ... Atlanta does not (they only have pick 8).
March 22, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, time2rock said: The Texans, Giants and Jets all have 2 picks ahead of 15 ... Atlanta does not (they only have pick 8). You're right. I forgot the compensation to Atlanta for Ryan was a 2 not a 1 (the Eagles have that one)
March 22, 20223 yr Author 30 minutes ago, Rob331 said: You're right. I forgot the compensation to Atlanta for Ryan was a 2 not a 1 (the Eagles have that one) Actually, the compensation for Ryan was a 3, not a 2.
March 23, 20223 yr Author 44 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said: Imagine the reaction if the Eagles draft a QB in Round 1 this year... I'm prepared for it. I almost think Howie won't be able to help himself than to feed the QB factory once again. If he does, I just pray he allows one like Pickett to fall to them at 15 and doesn't trade up using another day 1 pick (none of the QBs are worth multiple 1s IMHO).
March 23, 20223 yr On 3/22/2022 at 4:19 PM, time2rock said: The other franchises showing interest in Pickett included the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. You could argue that the Eagles are the only squad on that list not looking for a quarterback upgrade. Maybe the Titans, too. Sorry what now? The Eagles aren't looking for a QB upgrade? Where's the argument for that? Same for the Titans... In fact I'd say both have as much need as the Commanders... And in fact I think the Falcons aren't that much worse off really nor the Lions. That paragraph in itself is BS.
March 24, 20223 yr I continue to think our mid round picks could be valuable in a weak QB draft for a team who needs an upgrade but doesn’t want to break the bank on a good prospect that is not a sure thing. Hopefully, someone gives us an extra high pick this year or next to move up a grab a QB.
March 24, 20223 yr Author 12 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Sorry what now? The Eagles aren't looking for a QB upgrade? Where's the argument for that? Same for the Titans... In fact I'd say both have as much need as the Commanders... And in fact I think the Falcons aren't that much worse off really nor the Lions. That paragraph in itself is BS. Maybe he meant 'publicly' (since they continue to back Hurts 100%, as they should be, regardless of what is going on behind the scenes). Just guessing though ... no idea what these writers are thinking most of the time.
March 24, 20223 yr That tweet about his pro day, how do you script 'anticipation throws' if it's scripted you know where the receiver is going to be, it's not anticipation, by that logic all throws are anticipation throws to where you think the receiver will be. It must be a massive boost and comfort to Wentz that Washington sent the whole gang. EEEESH. If Pickett falls to us at 15 and Howie pulls the trigger I wouldn't be surprised, but if he turns 3 picks into 2 to move into the top ten, that would annoy the crap out of me.
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