We hear it all the time – Howie has never drafted a CB in the 1st round. But that doesn’t matter because he values the position. And when you look at value and needs, 2024 could be the year he breaks tradition.
Tag: cornerback
If Howie Wants to Keep Collecting High-Upside CBs, Here are Two He Should Like
If the Eagles feel good with the growth of Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks, they may be in good shape for the future. But if Howie wants to continue to collect upside CBs, here are two that could make sense in the 2024 draft.
Draft Profile: CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee
Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden was having a breakout 2023 season as one of the best CBs in the SEC. At best with the play in front of him, this under-the-radar CB has interesting traits as a mid-rounds pick.
Why Our Mock Drafts Miss So Often – Howie’s History on Positional Value and Investing Ahead of Needs
Consensus mocks for the Eagles are rarely right and we swing our picks based on every move in free agency. But Howie doesn’t draft for today’s needs and looking out a year or two gives better insight to what he is likely to prioritize.
What We Know About Draft Success: Big Board Chalk, Reaching, and Trading Down
The draft is hard, and few GMs if any teams can maintain ongoing success. But there has been a lot of great analysis of what improves your odds. A look into this, what the best move for the Eagles could be, and your chance to vote.
Will the Eagles Actually, Finally Draft a Cornerback? Inside the Mind of Howie Roseman
Looking at history, the question on if Howie will take a corner high in the draft is more complicated than most think. A dive into his history in the draft, in free agency and trades, and what it could mean for 2023 and forward.
Draft Profile: If the Eagles Want a CB in 2023, Devon Witherspoon is Who They Should Target
One of the first “my guys” for the 2023 draft, Devon Witherspoon is a not-talked-about-enough corner. Ultra confident and competitive, smooth in coverage, with some of the best short-area agility in this class.
Our Consensus Mocks Are Always Wrong. And What a Howie Draft Could Look Like
A look back at the top consensus mocked players for Eagles picks shows consensus is almost never right on the player and rarely right on the position. And I take a shot at playing Howie through days 1 and 2 with a very different looking draft.
Punt God, Midnight Oil, 80’s Music, and Prospects Close To Your Heart
Who are YOUR guys in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft ? Not the consensus #1’s but the players from college teams you watch or guys you studied and have an affinity for.
Tay Gowan’s Unique Journey to the Philadelphia Eagles
“I talked to the Eagles pre-draft and before the draft I already had all my Eagles stuff ready to go. And I was set to come play for the Philadelphia Eagles. And then the Cardinals took me a pick before the Eagles.”