Ten things I will be watching for as the picks roll in tonight. From who needs to draft well, which positions could have up or down years, top guys that should be in R1 but aren’t, and where I think the Eagles will go.
Author: Greg
The Safety Position Is Increasing In Value (and How Should We Feel About the Eagles?)
With the rise of the Fangio two-high defense, the safety position is being re-thought. Long a low paid position, the top end of the market is accelerating and more teams are investing in free agency and the draft. How should we feel about the Eagles who have left the position untouched to date?
Are Jordan Davis and Nose Tackles a New Premium Position?
With the Eagles drafting Jordan Davis, I took a look at nose tackles and their value in modern defenses, why they are being sought out nd increasingly paid, and how they impact the game.
My Prioritized Eagles Draft Board
My prioritized list of draft targets for the Eagles including who I would trade up for, who I would prioritize at 15 & 18, targets between our 18 and 51 picks, and the remaining rounds.
Eagles Draft History: 2002, The Best Draft, and Doubling Up
The 2002 draft was by far the Eagles best draft since 2000 with five long-term starters coming out of the draft. And, it is famously known as the draft where the Eagles doubled up (actually tripled up) on secondary. Where could they double up this year?
What Should the 24-Year Olds Expect in the Draft?
A quick look at the large number of older prospects in the 2022 draft class, what history shows on if they fall and their value, and what it may mean for several of the high profile 24 year olds this year.
2022 Mock: What Would I Do?
Some key highlights: The Eagles get Jameson (1-15), Lewis Cine (1-29 in trade down with KC), Perrion Winfrey (2-51), Cam Taylor-Britt (2-62) Desmond Ridder is the top QB and goes to SEA at 5 in a trade-up, Pickett at 32 to DET. No other QBs taken in first two rounds. Top CBs go high with… Continue reading 2022 Mock: What Would I Do?
Gods, Lions, and National Champions: In the Year of the Punter, Jordan Stout Stands Above
The 2022 punter draft class could be one of the best in the past 20 years. Here I take a deep dive into the four top punters, with Penn State’s Jordan Stout as not only punter 1 in the class but potentially one of the best punters in a long time.
Eagles Draft History: The Best Individual Performance of a Draft Pick
Looking back at the best individual performance of an Eagles draft pick with several great options – McNabb’s broken ankle game, Dawkins “Quadrafecta”, Brian Westbrook vs. Tampa 2006, Eric Allen’s 1993 season. But the top performance is Nick Foles’ 2017 3-game playoff run.
Eagles Draft History: Making Sense of Howie’s Drafts
A look back at which positions the Eagles prioritize in the draft, both by draft capital and number of picks. And the performance vs. expected value of positions by round.