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.
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Drafting Lane Johnson’s Replacement Is This Year’s “Draft Bijan Robinson”
There’s a lot of interest in the Eagles drafting Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement high in the 2024 draft which would be a terrible use of draft capital.
5 Positional Thoughts in the 2024 Draft from an Eagles Perspective
The Eagles should be looking for EDGE and are going to have to take it high. Receiver is a sneaky priority. And other thoughts on CBs, LBs, and OTs this year.
Four Eagles Themed Mock Drafts: Who Are You Suiting Up?
A look at four themed mocks: a classic Howie draft, the exact opposite of what Howie would do, the fastest guys draft, and what the people want. Which would you choose?
Everybody Has a Mock Draft, Let’s Do A Full 2024 Eagles Off-Season Mock
A full Eagles 2024 offseason mock where I try to fix the linebacker issue, turn over the cornerbacks, add some offensive weapons, and make some long-term decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.