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Not that anyone cares, but taking part in the realgm mock draft, I selected the following for the Eagles...

1st (26) - Jon Beason, LB, Miami - This pick was made before the T. Spikes trade, but in either case Spikes & Trotter are on the wrong side of 30, Dhani stinks, and Gaither is the only decent youth we have at the position

2nd (57) - Tanard Jackson, CB/S, Syracuse - CD & S were both needs and this guy addresses both. CB in college, projects as a Safety in the pros, but will be a valuable nickel back to us.

3rd (90) - Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn - This doesn't fit a need, but was a pure value pick. I was hoping for a big RB or DE here, but I would have been reaching. Irons is undervalued after playing his senior season with a series of minor injuries. I think he's the 2nd best back in the entire draft. I couldn't pass him up here.

Thoughts...

My prognastication (based on needs, expected availability, and talent of the prospect) of the Eagles 1st round pick is as follows:

Aaron Ross (3 to 1) - May be gone, but this would be an ideal pick. Played CB in college, could move to S in the pros, great athelete, return guy.

Michael Griffin (3 to 1) - Likely available and fills a big need. Safety is one position where a rookie could challenge for a starting role. Nelson is probably gone and I don't buy the Meriweather hype (see below).

Reggie Nelson (5 to 1) - I think he'll be long gone, but if he's available, he's a hell of a player. His build worries me slightly, but he's way to good of a player to pass up if available.

Jarvis Moss (8 to 1) - The birds like their lineman. Kearse is good when healthy and Howard has underperformed. Cole and Thomas are nice young players, but depth and a future starter is needed at DE. May very well be available at 26. The need varies based on whether they think Gocong can contribute as a DE this season.

Anthony Spencer (10 to 1) - Haven't heard his name mentioned much. A notch behind Moss, but still a potential everydown starter in the NFL.

Jon Beason (15 to 1) - Best LB in the draft behind Willis in my opinion. While the Eagles added Spikes, both he and Trotter are on the wrong side of 30. Gaither is a nice young player. Jones stinks. The birds still need depth and youth at the position.

Brian Leonard (15 to 1) - While we need depth at many positions, there is no urgent need. This enables the Eagles to take a player that is exteremly versatile. He can catch out of the backfield, block, and pick up the tough yareds.

Tanard Jackson (15 to 1) - This is my longshot pick. He's a college CB that project to safety in the NFL. He should he could handle S at the college all-star games. He could play both safety and nickel back for the birds. Lots of playing experience. This is my darkhorse for the 26th pick. He project as a 2nd rounder, but will likely be gone by pick #57. There's been some talk of him squeaking into the end of the 1st round. I think he would be an ideal fit. Think of him as Aaron Ross without the return ability and slightly slower 40.

Chris Houston (20 to 1) - A pure CB. Couldn't transition to S. Depth would be nice, but I'm not overly sold on Houston. I actually am okay with Peterson and Hanson. Depth could be added in later rounds.

Greg Olsen (30 to 1) - If he's still available, which is doubtful, we can let LJ Smith walk away after the season without guilt.

Brandon Meriweather (40 to 1) - I know this is a popular pick, but I don't see the Eagles taking him. His character concerns coupled with his smallish build for a safety makes thinks the eagles would pass. The birds like to play there safeties in the box and while he's a big hitter I have concerns about his ability to last a season.

Lawerence Timmons (40 to 1) - May be gone. Not a large body of work, only started for one season. I think Beason is the only LB the birds consider.

Paul Poluszny (40 to 1) - See Timmons commentary above.

Under 12 hours until the draft starts and a majority of the mock drafts I've seen have us taking Brandan Meriweather with our 1st pick. I think Safety is a huge need for us and so that pick would make me very happy. Of course, I'd prefer to see Reggie Nelson slide down to us instead.

Who we taking?

PacerPerspective wrote:Who we taking?

At this rate: Brady Quinn

I was hoping Griffin, but i really dont know no more:(

I guess its no one now..we traded the pick to the Cowgirls

What's this about...who or what did we get?

We got Dallas's 2nd, 3rd, and 5th round picks...

Not bad

Dont really like the trade but there as really no i liked so..meehhh

We got good value. No one was there at that spot anyway

Brinbe wrote:We got good value. No one was there at that spot anyway

Agreed

If they wanted a QB why didn't they trade up for Quinn?

I dont know what to say!!!Thats true..why didnt they just trade up for the #22?do you think Dallas tried to block it???or too expensive??

This is confusing me

Kevin Kolb..................


.......i'm speechless

Wildfire wrote:If they wanted a QB why didn't they trade up for Quinn?

Quinn has a big name but there are serious questions about his accuracy. Why trade a 2nd rounder and next year's first for a QB who may not be a whole lot better than Kolb especially when you consider that we also got a 3rd rounder and a 5th rounder with Kolb.

The Guilty Party wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Quinn has a big name but there are serious questions about his accuracy. Why trade a 2nd rounder and next year's first for a QB who may not be a whole lot better than Kolb especially when you consider that we also got a 3rd rounder and a 5th rounder with Kolb.

I guess the last thing we need is another guy throwing balls above our receiver's heads/into the ground. I just figured he'd be a great guy to groom behind Donovan, but I guess Reid felt like this was the way to go.

Is Kolb any good? I don't really follow college football that much.

I guess I'm not so surprised we took another lineman with our other 2nd.

We also chose a LB and RB in the 3th and 4th.

Anyone got any info on any of these guys?

This is the 1st time iam totally confused with the draft..
I cant hate it because I dont follow most of these people...but I dont like it as I thought we would have fixed our secondary by now..
I guess they wernt really high on houston then and all good db's and safeties went before our 1st pick..

oh well..we'll just have to wait and see

I was shocked just like everyone else about Kolb. I like the Abmiri pick and Bradley.