Sorry everyone, I’ve been shirking duties ever since the completion of the draft. I’ve got a small tidbit I think we’ll all enjoy - Mark Eckel’s top five offensive linemen:
I didn’t realize Chad Hutchinson converted from third string quarterback to offensive line. He must have had to really put on some pounds.
Maybe “Eck” meant to write STEVE Hutchinson. Perhaps that’s a better theory.
Trivial details.
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So of the 50+ draft prospects listed on the infamous 2008 Draft Prospects page, four are now actually Eagles. FOUR! That’s a hit rate of what, 8% or so? Actually, considering the limited number of guys the Eagles actually drafted and acquired as free agents, four really ain’t a bad number.
The hits:
1. Mike McGlynn - Pittsburgh - OT/OG
Tackle likely moved inside in the NFL. 3rd round grade.
2. DeSean Jackson - California - WR
Most athletically dynamic guy in the draft. Tiny at 168lbs, Elite kick returner. Could step in and help on day one on the return teams.
3. Franklin Dunbar - Tennessee State - OT/OG
Marginal athlete. Massive (6′5″ 328). Undrafted grade. Scheduled to visit.
4. Shaheer McBride - Delaware State - WR
From Chester, PA. Jack of all trades WR that good at everything, yet great at nothing. 7th round grade. Private workout.
I have a feeling the hit rate is going to drop to 4% at the announcement of the 53-man roster come August.
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I added a new page today entitled “Prospect Video.” What is it you ask? It’s a video accompaniment to the 2008 Prospects List. I’ve embedded video for the majority of the prospects the Eagles have scouted/worked-out/shown interest in leading up to this weekend’s draft.
Give the page time to load as there are 50+ embedded videos posted on that piece.
The page is under construction, however, it should be completed by this evening some time.
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Another update to the 2008 prospects page includes interest in top ranked Michigan State WR Devin Thomas, WR Jerome Simpson of Coastal Carolina, and Chester’s own WR Shaheer McBride. There are some other lesser-knowns included as well. Some video of the updated prospects:
Jerome Simpson
Devin Thomas
Questions, comments, tips? Eaglescoutblog@yahoo.com
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I’m going to go out and get a footlong cheesesteak, 50 wings, a log of pork roll, and a 40 ounce just to spite Mr. Manning.
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Since there is nothing else really pressing in Eagledom, I figured I’d update the 2008 draft prospect list. Again.
Additions include:
WR Darrell Blackman - NC State
OL Duane Brown - Virginia Tech (intriguing)
RB Albert Young - Iowa
OL Frank Dunbar - Middle Tennessee State
DT Kentwan Balmer - North Carolina
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By the way - if you have any tips for your author regarding players that interest the Birds, simply comment, or shoot an email to Eaglescoutblog@yahoo.com.
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The Fitzgerald speculation had many Birds’ fans frothing at the mouth like Mark Chumura at a Girl Scout convention. Now that Fitz is off the table, speculation has already moved toward the potential acquisition of Roy Williams, Chad Johnson, and Anquan Boldin. Realistically, the next wide receiver signed by the Birds will likely be one of their 2008 draft picks. Who could be available when the Eagles pick at #19?
Could be any damn one of them. See, 2008’s draft class is not top heavy in talent, there are no Larry Fitzgeralds or Calvin Johnsons, but hopefully, there may be a number of Marques Colstons. According to NFL Network draft maven Mike Mayock, none of the collegiate prospects are worthy of a true first round grade. NFLDraftScout.com (A site I subscribe to because I’m a raging draft loser) currently lists four guys with first round grades - they are:
First Round Grades
Second round grades include:
Second Round Grades
Personally with no break out WRs jumping out at the Birds, I’d rather have them go for value in the 2nd round through 4th round. I’d like to hear if anyone agrees or has a differing opinion.
I am not enthralled with Devin Thomas as he was a total one year wonder in 2007. DeSean Jackson is a playmaker, but is tiny at 169 pounds. Kelly, Sweed, and Hardy fit the big, west coast ready mold, but again, they’d be much more digestible to me in the 2nd round.
By the way - I’m in Florida playing golf until Sunday, so the page will be devoid of new material until at least Monday. Hopefully everyone will be able to survive.
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Where’d my jock go? Oh shit, I remember, I donated it to that Eagle Scout asshole for his little draft contest. Man, I had that shit broken in like a Yogi Berra’s catcher’s mitt. Eight years of penis sweat softened that jaun better than Snuggle the fabric softener bear.
Congrats to the winner.
MJG
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Let’s take a look at a round by round recap:
First Round Selections
OT: Jeff Otah - Pittsburgh (2)
OT: Chris Williams - Vanderbilt
OG: Branden Albert - Virginia
RB: Felix Jones - Arkansas
DE: Derrick Harvey - Florida
WR: James Hardy - Indiana
FS: Reggie Smith - Oklahoma
We definitely have some logical minds commenting in this forum. Nobody really wants to use the 1st round pick on an offensive tackle, yet we all know the Birds need to establish depth at the position with Runyan and Thomas likely riding off into the sunset in 2009. Couple that with the uncertainty surrounding the competence of Winston Justice, and the reluctance to kick either Todd Herremans or Shawn Andrews out to the tackle spot, and drafting a tackle becomes a rational move.
Really, the only guy listed above I wouldn’t take would be Branden Albert. I just don’t see the need for a guard with the Frenchman Max Jean-Gilles waiting in the wings. The Birds are better suited to nab a OG prospect in the later rounds (Note: the poster who suggested the Albert pick was looking to provide an unorthodox take on the first three rounds rather than the status quo). By the way, did anyone notice that James Hardy was compared to your very own legend Harold Carmichael in his scouting report?
Compares To: HAROLD CARMICHAEL-ex-Philadelphia…You might have to ask your dad who Harold Carmichael was, but Hardy is in the same mold — a tall, lanky receiver with a great reach and excellent leaping ability whose jump ball skills will create nightmares for smaller cornerbacks. Those defenders generally get into lots of trouble trying to stop Hardy from getting to the jump balls, evident by the 10 pass interference penalties charged to those covering Hardy in 2007. Some say he is like the Giants’ Plaxico Burress, but he lacks the bulk, strength and explosive burst that Burress brings with his game. Use him on fades or bubble screens and he is sure to move the chains, but he is going to have to dedicate a few hours to the weight room, as his lack of ideal strength could become an issue, especially trying to beat the jam.
Second Round Selections
DT: Dre Moore - Maryland (2)
RB: Chris Johnson - East Carolina (2)
FS: Thomas DeCoud - California
CB: Charles Godfrey - Iowa
CB: Justin King - Penn State
DT: Red Bryant - Texas A&M
DT: Trevor Laws - Notre Dame
I guess great minds think alike here with the Dre Moore and Chris Johnson picks. Prior to the post I didn’t know much about either player. Dre Moore has some serious baggage concerning his consistency, but he also has major upside with his physical tools. Johnson, who ran a 4.2 at the combine struck me as a workout warrior until I peeped this highlight mix tape on You Tube.
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Johnson has been compared to Westbrook with more long, breakaway speed. I’d take a shot with him because he could contribute from day one on punt and kick returns. DeCoud, Laws, King, Godfrey, and Bryant all look like solid picks, however, if it was a toss up between the five, I’d be inclined to lean towards Trevor Laws.
Third Round Selections
WR: Eddie Royal - Virginia Tech (2)
WR: Donnie Avery - Houston (2)
CB: Antwaun Molden - Eastern Kentucky
TE: Martellus Bennett - Texas A&M
WR: Dexter Jackson - Appalachian State
CB: Tracey Porter - Indiana (Illegal pick: ranked #46)
Again, similar thinking from a bunch of people - dynamic, speed receivers who can all contribute on special teams from the get go. I wouldn’t take Molden here in the 3rd round as he’s perceived as more of a 4th to 5th round guy, but honestly, I’ve never seen Molden on the field. I like Martellus Bennett, but he needs to bang down a couple cheesesteaks a day to beef up his flimsy frame. If I had to declare a winner (which is really pointless since no NFL games have been played) I’d have to go with………..
Jay Strock with the Jeff Otah, Chris Johnson, Martellus Bennett draft.
Thanks for playing and stay tuned, once the compensatory picks are announced, we should expand this baby to a full 7-round mock.
Jay, you’ll know your prize has arrived when you can smell your mailbox from your living room.
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