The big boards and simulators this time of the year aren’t as accurate as we all think – a third of the 1st round has historically been different. Who could be risers (and fallers) this year?
Author: Greg
WagerWire Report: Arms Races, Trenches, and Investing in the Cap Mocks
An arms race mock that adds what should be an illegal amount of weapons to this offense. A true Howie trenches mock. And a long-term mock that invests in the most expensive positions to be cap efficient.
WagerWire Draft Profile: Tyree Wilson Is Going to Be a Plague to Offenses
With the Eagles surely looking to go defensive line in the 2023 draft, one of my favorites at the top of the 1st is Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson. A day-one run defender with incredible size and freakish range, he has a ton of upside as a pass rusher. Tyree can be a line wrecker.
WagerWire Report: Looking Back at Our Top 10 for 2022
A sincere thank you to everybody for the engagement and readership this year – we truly are the best sports fan base in the world. A look back at our top 10 stories for 2022. Happy New Year!
WagerWire Report: Thoughts on the 2023 Draft First Round
The Eagles are fully expected to go DL in the 2023 draft, but that may be a lot of team’s plan… a look at who could be BPA for the Eagles if DL does have a historic run. Some obvious ones and one or two potentially crazy picks.
WagerWire Draft Profile: Georgia Safety Chris Smith II
While not an often-prioritized position so far for the 2023 draft, both CJ and Epps are free agents and the Eagles could look to the draft. If they do, they should go back to UGA where senior Chris Smith II is everything they look for in a safety and my favorite in this class.
WagerWire Report: Rushing Has Made a Comeback, and the Eagles are Even Better at it Than You Think
Yes, it will always be a passing league but there are reasons that rushing is not only important, but growing in importance. And by the way, the Eagles are historically good at it.
WagerWire Report: Playing Against a Clutch Quarterback “Hurts”
A look at which QBs most often take late-half drives and convert into scores. Jalen Hurts stands at the top with other names we would all expect like Brady and Allen.
WagerWire Report: It’s Now a Mobile Quarterback League – A Look at Valuing Mobility
If you still believe in pocket passers, you are wrong. A look into mobile QBs and their actual value, both rushing and in extending plays in the passing game shows they
WagerWire Report: Big Backs, Pass Defense, and Deep Passing – Why the Eagles Matchup Well Against Tennesse
A lot have looked ahead on the Eagles schedule at the Titans game as a concerning matchup due to Derrick Henry and the Titans run defense. But I am way more optimistic as the Eagles’ strengths match up well against the Titans.