The Eagles have had one of the best, if not the best, drafts/offseasons since 1998. With the free agency additions of Asante Samuel, Chris Clemons, and Rocky Boiman, the Eagles addressed the defense quickly.
It looks like the franchise is going to keep CBs Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Browb; it seems that there will be no trade. With that said, the Eagles probably have the best secondary in the NFL.
The Eagles also added some offensive players in the free agency period, including TE Kris Wilson and FB Dan Klecko who will help at the team's depth. Keeping L.J Smith will help us in the Red Zone,
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In the draft the Eagles brought in 10 rookies: DT Trevor Laws, WR DeSean Jacksoin, DE Bryan Smith, OT Mike McGlynn, FS Quinten Demps, CB Jack Ikeguonu, LB Joe Mays, OT Make Gibson, OT King Dunlap, and DE Andrew Studebaker.
DeSean will have an immediate impact on the special teams, and is listed at the third WR at the slot position. DT Trevor Laws, I believe, is listed at the third DT behind Mike Patterson and Broderick Bunkley.
The DEs will help out depth and so will the OTs, hopefully one of them is a diamond in the rough. FS Quintin Demps was most likely drafted because Brian Dawkins is at that point where he's starting to lose some of his skill.
But wait. They aren't the only rookies the Eagles picked up. 10 more rookies were signed to the Eagles—seven of them the day after the draft and three more on May 14. Three WR, a QB, an OT, CB, three LBs, and one FB.
The WRs pop out because all of them are six feet or taller. The LBs once again will help our depth and make the LB crew even younger.
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3 months ago
I agree good article. Go Eagles.
3 months ago
A. Andy Reid doesn't play rookies... so this is not going to help much in '08.
B. Asante Samuel is not the home run some think he is. See past Patriots successes that went on to other teams and fell short of their expectations.
C. LJ Smith has hands of stone.
D. Younger is not always better... see the last three seasons.
3 months ago
You forgot to mention Lorenzo Booker. That was a good pickup for a 4th rounder. That being said, we really needed a #1 WR, I am convinced of that. The Eagles were too as they made no qualms about letting people know they were trying to get one, ie Moss, Fitz, Ocho Cinco, Boldin, Roy Williams. Its a shame nothing panned out on that front.
from 3 months ago
Because nobody wants to play for philly, yall treat McNabb like crap till this day and he's been a great QB. That's why T.O bounced! Unappreciated
from 3 months ago
Nothing Panned out on that front? They can not even think about making a move until June 1st. that front has not even started yet. Cinnci gets hit with like an extra 8 million against the cap if they trade Ocho cinco before June 1st. Plus, you have to see who these June 1st cuts will be. You never know, a bottom line number one, high number two could be cut. You never know
from 3 months ago
Yeah, because TO was such a team player every other place he's ever played in his life, right? It was just Philly. Seriusly, do you get drunk before you post on here?
3 months ago
Man the Beagles will lose unless Garcia comes back. The linebacking core is soft! Now all of a sudden, the Beagles want to emphasize on DE's because we took their formula and did something with it. We had the players the whole time, just not a good scheme. Yall got the scheme but not the players. Omar gaither?? Jaqua?? Meatballs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Considine! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from 3 months ago
Wow coming from a guy named Hector that say's all that really needs to be said but wait! , my guess is you are in Texas and not only that you have the nerve to use a flaming Avatar!.
TO bounced? , again you must be in Texas, but back to your Avatar because for some reason I think you are serious, if any real Cowboy fan knew you were as proud as you probably are about that they would kick you straight in ass and then out of the Stadium.
which would be a good thing because at least then you would have time to study the game of Football.
Cooltropic
from 3 months ago
Unfortunately, the Brokeback lookin dude from Texas is right. Philly fans underappreciate McNabb and we won't realize how great of a QB we had until he has to retire and we're left without a QB. McNabb is at least the 3rd best active QB and in the top 25 AT LEAST all-time.
so, philly fans.. BACK THE FUCK OFF MCNABB!!
from 3 months ago
Hector's right. Since the Giants were the king of the second half season choke, they took a scheme from another team and used it to win. Since their coach, at the time, damn near lost the locker room and his job. You know, because Giants fans NEVER throw their players under the bus. And you guys NEVER called for Eli's head EVER, right? What a crock. What happened to all that "He's not a leader" and "He can't take control of a game" crap? I guess that's all forgotten, well until he plays us again and gets sacked 5 times like the punk he is.
3 months ago
oh and we run the same scheme ya jackass. Spags learned from who? JIM JOHNSON! and what LB's do the Giants have...? uh huh. and you'll see how dominant this LB core will be when manning is eating dirt along with brandon jacobs twice a year.
from 3 months ago
Who cares who he learned from, he did something with the scheme. Jimmy couldn't do crap with it so Spags did! Spags will probably take Jim to Applebees to show his appreciation, would that make you feel better Bobbin?
from 3 months ago
And who did you get Spags from?
Oh, that's right!
Philly!
Wonder where that scheme came from.
3 months ago
Apparently that jack ass plays for the cowboys.
The Eagles loaded up on the line, and have a corner backs too. One too many. TO bounced? I think we were all really crushed to watch him go. He can lead the league in dropped passes somewhere else. He can have the whole locker room walking on egg shells somewhere else.
Someone said LJ has stone hands? That is the only thing hes got is good hands. Cant run with the football, but can sure catch it. Cant block, but can catch. Can't score, but can catch it.
Linebacking core is soft? You bet it is.. I can not argue that. But they think these young guys will be solid. Who knows. Only one way to find out. I will guarantee one thing, The Eagles and Cowboys will make the playoffs, and the GINTS wont. Great run last year though boys.
from 3 months ago
Every year ELI started the season, playoffs! Now all of a sudden we ain't gonna make it? Last year was because TIKI left, now this year, we got a ring so that's a automatic non-playoff season. Guys talk nonsense, how bout this, the NFC east has the most SUPERBOWL wins than any other division in the NFL. Thanks for pitching in PHILLY!
3 months ago
Wrong foolfaggot, I mean fooltropic, I'm located 50 miles away from Philly, and I have more knowledge of the game of football in my middle toe than you would accumulate in your life span, so boof it! Judging by your avatar, i guess you have no job and go around stealing whatever you could, crumbsnatcher!
from 3 months ago
I'm guessing your on crack or something, what are you smoking?????? They don't need Garcia one bit. They now have an impact Wide Receiver and will have a great defense this year. It the defense that blew it for them the last couple of years and now that they fixed it they will start to win more games. Garcia got lucky because he got hot at the right time, and now he signed a big deal with Tampa Bay. What has he done for them??? Tell me... has he gotten them to the playoffs???
from 3 months ago
For someone who has so much football knowledge, your choice of bad teams to follow suggests you got this knowledge from your storied high school career as a backup place kicker.
3 months ago
Phil I'm a GIANTS fan, you don't address me unless spoken too. When you peons get a ring, then say something!
from 3 months ago
What a surprise. A meatball VaGiants fan talking trash after getting lucky in the Super Bowl. Enjoy your fluke year Hector, because with that snot nosed punk at the helm, don't expect any more Super Bowls anytime soon.
from 3 months ago
THANK YOU! it's about time someone else said it.
3 months ago
What's going to happen with Donovan McNabb? I think that's the key to this season.
3 months ago
Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!! A lucky season. There's no such thing as a lucky season. Erica, my team is on top right now, your a scrub, and please, think about the term lucky superbowl before you use it, you sound like a real puss with all that whining. Don't be mad because I seen my team get 2 out of the 3 we have. As a PHI fan, you will die at age 125 and never see your team win the LOMBARDI! At least you guys had Chuck Bednarik when leather helmets were in style! LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 months ago
Let's hope everyone stays healthy enough to compete this year.
3 months ago
Hey Bob, is that your name or is that what you do? GO G-MEN CHAMPS!!!!
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