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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

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

Explaining Howie Roseman’s focus on the future cap

Howie Roseman

Making sense of Howie’s off-season, why he is saving cap space and avoiding high-priced free agents, and a look at the future cap situation.

Published March 15, 2025
Categorized as Eagles Tagged eagles, free agency, howie roseman, jalen carter, jordan davis, nolan smith, salary cap

2025 NFL Top 75 Draft Prospects

I added a bonus 25 additional names to make an even hundred. Let me know who I left off that should be on the list! The Top 75 positional Breakdown. QB- 4 RB- 5 WR- 11 (includes T Hunter) TE- 3 OT- 6 iOL- 7 DT- 10 Edge- 15 Off-Ball LB- 2 Safety- 4 Cornerbacks-… Continue reading 2025 NFL Top 75 Draft Prospects

Published March 14, 2025
Categorized as Eagles

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

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