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Author: Greg

Yes, Jihaad Campbell is a great player, but he may have also been the best value pick at 32

With Howie being a positional value adherent, I didn’t think LB was an option pre-draft. And I was wrong. But when you look at how the draft unfolded, Jihaad Campbell made all the sense in the world.

Published May 6, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged 2025 draft, DT, howie roseman, jihaad Campbell, LB, positional value

It’s too early to grade 2025 draft picks, but not teams’ approaches…

Grade teams’ approaches to the draft and roster-building, not the picks… and here I give the 3 teams whose draft approach I really didn’t like.

Published April 26, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged 2025 draft, cowboys, Falcons, nfl draft, positional value

Where will James Burnip go in the 2025 punter mock draft?

It’s time for the 2025 punter mock draft. And this year, there’s a clear top guy, Alabama’s James Burnip. Who needs a punter and who gets him?

Published April 24, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged 2025 draft, bills, broncos, james burnip, jeremy crawshaw, luke elzinga, punter, vikings

Eagles 2025 draft targets: Trade ups, lucky falls, trade downs, and who I’m passing on

As we are on the eve of the 2025 draft, my approach to the Eagles top pick including my 12 targets, who I’d move up for, hope falls, take at 32, or look for trading back.

Published April 21, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged 2025 draft, eagles, nfl draft

Positional value: You may love it, you may hate it… here’s how to think about it

Tyler Warren catching a pass

Often misunderstood, usually hated, the concept of positional value is very real. Some data to show what it is, how to think about it, and what it could mean for the draft.

Published April 13, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged dallas goedert, positional value, safety, salary cap, TE, Tyler Warren

Introducing my player value analytics website

A site to show draft and player value, performance and trends for GMs, positions, and teams across the draft and free agency.

Published April 6, 2025
Categorized as Technology & Data Tagged analytics, draft, free agency, GM

Contract rules, the salary cap, and Howie Roseman

Saquon Barkley signing extension

A deeper dive into NFL contract rules, bonuses and void years, and how Howie structures deals.

Published March 29, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged AJ Brown, Bryce Huff, extensions, free agency, howie roseman, salary cap

Yes, Jalen Carter’s extension will be over $40M a year… and worth it

Eagles DT Jalen Carter

Howie is making room for Jalen Carter to be extended before the 2026 season and it’s going to set the DT market, above $40M per year. Here’s why it makes sense and will be a great deal.

Published March 22, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged DT, eagles, howie roseman, jalen carter, salary cap

How I’m thinking about the Myles Garrett rumors

Why I don’t think there is anything to the Myles Garrett-to-Philly trade rumors. A look at he cap impacts, why tghe trade costs Philly more, and why to not trust rumors.

Published March 1, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged Myles Garrett, trade

A look at this EDGE draft class: Who I like and why the Eagles shouldn’t force a pick

A look at historical draft stats for EDGEs, how many are taken, hit rates, and what drives success. And who I like, who I would target for the Eagles, and who aren’t fits.

Published February 24, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged 2025 draft, Abdul Carter, Bradyn Swinson, edge, James Pearce, Josaiah Stewart

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