tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post5687519892571531107..comments2023-10-26T09:39:43.398-04:00Comments on Eagles Blitz: Play It SafeTommy Lawlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-18292831922269653062010-04-16T21:49:57.010-04:002010-04-16T21:49:57.010-04:00Whoa. I was just looking over pro-football-referen...Whoa. I was just looking over pro-football-reference.com recently, and I realized that both Ron Jaworski and Randall Cunningham were drafted with the #37 pick in their respective draft years.<br /><br />So the Eagles trade Donovan McNabb for the same pick used to draft Jaworski and Cunnningham. Ominous? A hopeful portent? Meaningless? Who knows?Myronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201745184051579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-30938576853219532042010-04-16T21:23:54.737-04:002010-04-16T21:23:54.737-04:00@Kevin
I felt the same way about Maclin. I though...@Kevin<br /><br />I felt the same way about Maclin. I though he was bust in the preseason and in the beginning of the season. Now I think he might end up being a better WR than DeSean. A;so was any one else annoyed that the Eagles didnt draft defense until the 5th round last year?<br /><br />Anyway, I found this picture online<br /><br />http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/tman2daresq/McNabb.png<br /><br />It felt kind of wierdstvnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369462151150446006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-26427304425527345182010-04-16T19:04:59.069-04:002010-04-16T19:04:59.069-04:00I think Thomas Howard is a possibility, but I have...I think Thomas Howard is a possibility, but I haven't heard a word about who the Eagles like. I wish I knew and could tell you guys something or at least offer a hint. I've got nothing when it comes to LBs.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-87888769427753652010-04-16T18:43:44.411-04:002010-04-16T18:43:44.411-04:00Tommy do you think we go after one of Oakland'...Tommy do you think we go after one of Oakland's lbs?Damonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880272334179604999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-54738793027960543932010-04-16T18:40:07.244-04:002010-04-16T18:40:07.244-04:00I'm sure the Eagles like Brandon Graham. It i...I'm sure the Eagles like Brandon Graham. It isn't out of the realm of possibility for him to make it to 24. He's likely to go in the 15-20 range, but could slide. He doesn't have long arms or a great frame. <br /><br />Earl, Eric, and Derrick are prospects that seem almost certain to go in the Top 15. You basically have to come up with an aggressive plan and target them. <br /><br />Guys like Graham, Iupati, and Kyle Wilson are definite targets. Any of those guys could make it to 24 if a couple of things go our way. You don't have to break the bank for them. We still could move up, but going up a few spots is drastically different than moving 14 spots.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-73452358859324458552010-04-16T18:14:02.000-04:002010-04-16T18:14:02.000-04:00Tommy, you mention Derrick Morgan as a prospect th...Tommy, you mention Derrick Morgan as a prospect the Eagles might covet...<br /><br />Why not Brandon Graham? I would think he's the prototypical Eagles DE - small, quick and tenacious.<br /><br />Do you agree with me that if all of the elite DBs are off the board at #24 (Berry, Thomas, Haden, and Wilson) that they should select Jerry Hughes or Brandon Graham (or Everson Griffen if both are also gone) with the #24th pick and then just target one of the 2nd tier CBs in the second round like Kareem Jackson, Devin McCourty, or Brandon Ghee?<br /><br />I really hope they go BPA (DE, OL, LB) with #24 instead of reaching for a DB if all of the elite prospects are gone.Myronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201745184051579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-76980273509800514932010-04-16T18:13:05.287-04:002010-04-16T18:13:05.287-04:00My comment about McCoy has more to do with all the...My comment about McCoy has more to do with all the crap he got on TATE than anything else. He also had some nagging injuries that really hurt his ability to develop, if I recall correctly.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-2324310829655976082010-04-16T17:46:32.292-04:002010-04-16T17:46:32.292-04:00I loved Matt McCoy. I can't tell you how exci...I loved Matt McCoy. I can't tell you how excited I was when we made that pick. <br /><br />I remember reading about Matt in January of his draft year. I knew the name, but vaguely at best. I popped a tape in and was blown away by how much fun he was to watch. That kid played with so much heart and emotion that I immediately fell in love with him. <br /><br />My favorite moment ever came in a game when some blocker knocked the crap out of Matt. Guy just unloaded on him. Matt jumped up...but was excited, not angry. He patted the guy on the butt and genuinely seemed stoked that some guy had gotten this awesome hit. I've never seen anything like that in a game. It was like something from a movie. <br /><br />Matt left school early to help his mom financially. I don't think he had the emotional toughness and business-like approach that you need in the NFL. Matt was playing the game he loved, but it was no longer about the game. The NFL is a job. He just didn't handle that well.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-55146048319268448122010-04-16T17:36:35.829-04:002010-04-16T17:36:35.829-04:00Someone asked about Eagles picks they hate and nob...Someone asked about Eagles picks they hate and nobody said MATT MCCOY???? <br /><br />What the hell is wrong with you people.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-40012198698070363882010-04-16T17:16:03.695-04:002010-04-16T17:16:03.695-04:00"Do you think the Eagles have a tendency to o..."Do you think the Eagles have a tendency to over-think sometimes?"<br /><br /><br />I don't think so. I think the Eagles are guilty of believing they can change players through good coaching and lots of practice. Sounds good on paper, but doesn't always work when you're dealing with humans. The fact Tony Hunt has been banished to Siberia tells you that something was up with him. Lost his love for the game? Didn't handle the competition for PT well? Heck if I know. <br /><br />We have to give the Eagles credit for bulking up Trent and making him a top pass rusher. They turned Shawn Andrews into a good pass blocker. They taught Maclin how to run routes. They got Demps to tackle. And so on. <br /><br />We are willing to take some risks because Andy believes so strongly in his coaching staff. We have more hits than misses, but that doesn't mean that the failures don't haunt you. See Gocong's cover skills, for example.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-4685075691013150562010-04-16T17:10:00.848-04:002010-04-16T17:10:00.848-04:00" Mike said...
@Tommy
My guess for player #3..." Mike said...<br />@Tommy<br /><br />My guess for player #3 is Derrick Morgan. We covet top DEs enough to pull the trigger on him if he slides to 14."<br />__________________<br /><br />Give this man a cigar. <br /><br />Several of you mentioned Morgan, but then talked yourself out of it. I did the same thing recently when thinking of the situation. <br /><br />Then I happened to go back and re-read some old posts on the EMB where I answered draft questions a few months back. <br /><br />One comment I made was about how perfect Derrick Morgan is for us. He has the size we love at 6'3, 270 (approx). Not tiny, but still very athletic. Great motor. Productive. Can play either side. Got some time at DT in certain sets. <br /><br />I think the Eagles love Darryl Tapp, but the Eagles are greedy when it comes to the D-line. We're one injury away from having Juqua starting at LDE...or RDE. The horror. The horror. <br /><br />If Morgan gets to a certain spot and the price is right, we could very well go for him. <br /><br />This is all just a guess on my part. The only player we'll come close to breaking the bank for is Berry. We'll pay fair price for Thomas and Morgan. Beyond that I think we're value shopping or trading back.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-7938158429049301872010-04-16T17:00:07.153-04:002010-04-16T17:00:07.153-04:00Put me down for Spiller too. You mentioned you li...Put me down for Spiller too. You mentioned you liked him a lot about a month ago.<br /><br />as for "hated" picks: Tony Hunt and Ryan Moats. I wanted Michael Bush and Marion Barber who each went in the following round. I think that was the 1st year(Moats/Barber) I started following the draft! Do you think the Eagles have a tendency to over-think sometimes?arbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03758691795458013487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-19581587350756662552010-04-16T16:55:18.663-04:002010-04-16T16:55:18.663-04:00@Tommy
My guess for player #3 is Derrick Morgan. ...@Tommy<br /><br />My guess for player #3 is Derrick Morgan. We covet top DEs enough to pull the trigger on him if he slides to 14.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332427117623569725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-44005115841653308302010-04-16T16:53:11.996-04:002010-04-16T16:53:11.996-04:00Spiller would be my guess as well. Hmmmm. I just h...Spiller would be my guess as well. Hmmmm. I just hope the Eagles pick in the first otherwise it will be a looong wait until Friday.Dollar Brandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160305062247771906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-32598121640654745062010-04-16T16:52:17.115-04:002010-04-16T16:52:17.115-04:00Anthony DavisAnthony DavisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547938132666518871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-64633478992189978142010-04-16T16:48:57.779-04:002010-04-16T16:48:57.779-04:00The thought of us trading up for Spiller reminded ...The thought of us trading up for Spiller reminded me that I meant to ask you Tommy, if we might possibly bite on Ryan Matthews should he slip to 37.bphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820130488659330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-3811946074664863742010-04-16T16:44:05.942-04:002010-04-16T16:44:05.942-04:00With our love of homerun threats, I suppose Spille...With our love of homerun threats, I suppose Spiller's always a possibility (which scares me).bphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820130488659330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-46721318786435368102010-04-16T16:43:40.128-04:002010-04-16T16:43:40.128-04:00CJ Spiller? Westbrook 2.0 but with more speed?
Ja...CJ Spiller? Westbrook 2.0 but with more speed?<br /><br />Jared Odrick: Interior disruptor with more length than any of our current DTs, and that might also be able to play LDE on run downs.AKBowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497030041964067265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-22397944107125711942010-04-16T16:41:16.885-04:002010-04-16T16:41:16.885-04:00Can't be Rolando McClain he just doesn't f...Can't be Rolando McClain he just doesn't fit with our current group of Linebackers. Gonna guess the more predictable pick, Joe Haden?<br /><br />Fun game this!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-5874224232578863682010-04-16T16:35:23.439-04:002010-04-16T16:35:23.439-04:00If there's someone else they're thinking a...If there's someone else they're thinking about moving up for, I imagine it would pretty much have to be one of the OTs, Haden, or Wilson. While Morgan would've made some sense before the Tapp acquisition, stylistically at least they seem like fairly similar players. An athletic speed rusher like Pierre-Paul might still make some sense, but with his number of question marks I don't imagine they'd be all that enamored with him. Having two starting DEs (in Cole and Tapp) both solid against the run, we could be at least a little intrigued by the idea of a beast like Dan Williams, freeing up Bunk to be more of a 1-gap pass rusher, but I don't imagine that's a scenario we'd be likely to trade up for. <br /><br />Ultimately, I think if Berry makes it to 10, we make a strong push for him there. If Haden or Thomas make it past San Fran at 13, we think about jumping up to 14 before the Giants and Tennessee, both of whom are likely to go defense. I'm not sure whether or not we'd move up for Wilson. If all of our guys (Berry, Haden, Thomas, Wilson, and possibly Iupati) are gone by 24, I see us trading down to 29 (so the Jets can come up in front of ARZ and BLT for Odrick, Kindle or Hughes), and taking McCourty.bphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221820130488659330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-8021380854712319902010-04-16T16:33:05.286-04:002010-04-16T16:33:05.286-04:00Iupati isn't the 3rd target. There is still a...Iupati isn't the 3rd target. There is still an outside shot he could slide to 24. <br /><br />Think of someone who's likely to be a Top 15 player.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-1791227826207948162010-04-16T16:31:47.199-04:002010-04-16T16:31:47.199-04:00I only went Pierre-Paul because of our McDougle an...I only went Pierre-Paul because of our McDougle and Bryan Smith heritage. He's not a player i want, as much as Iupati could be great. Where would we play him??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-20891290211507183162010-04-16T16:28:15.220-04:002010-04-16T16:28:15.220-04:00The third trade-up target has to be Iupati. It fee...The third trade-up target has to be Iupati. It feels to me like he would appeal to Andy the same way Shawn Andrews did. A massive guy with some upside (doesn't have much technique).AKBowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497030041964067265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-5173782050895691932010-04-16T16:19:49.713-04:002010-04-16T16:19:49.713-04:00RE: Rocky McIntosh
I was surprised that he wasn&...RE: Rocky McIntosh<br /><br />I was surprised that he wasn't part of the McNabb trade. I kept thinking we were going to hear his name when the deal was finalized. The fact that didn't happen makes me wonder if he's a player we like. <br /><br /><br />RE: JPP<br /><br />One-year wonder with reportedly some character issues. Not Eagles material (most likely), but definitely not trade-up material.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-64385038332703255972010-04-16T16:02:52.795-04:002010-04-16T16:02:52.795-04:00I want to say Joe Haden but thats too obvious, Der...I want to say Joe Haden but thats too obvious, Derrick Morgan maybe but i'm thinking not. Could be a tackle and i'd guess Trent Williams but naaah. Maybe McCoy or Suh but i really doubt they'd want to spend that much to go up and get ANOTHER DT. I'm gonna say Jason Pierre-Paul just because i don't trust the Eagles taste in DE's.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.com