Ok so we know the Eagles won't pick a QB, a guard, a kicker or punter. They won't take an OT or center either. So that leaves WR, TE, RB, CB as the favorites with DE, LB & S as outside possibilities if the right guy falls which they won't, so they're out.
Based on all the hype and noise, we have to assume that CB might be out at #1 after Rapey McRaperson got bounced. There's no one there at 14 who would be worth it, so unless they go wayyyyy up or down significantly, that's out.
There's only one bonafide TE prospect worthy of going at 14 or higher and he'll likely be gone, so TE is out.
That leaves WR and RB. Fournette and McCaffery will be gone at 14 so that leaves Cook and probably the only possibility unless a Howie goes up past 8 to get a White Lightning. I just don't see that happening and as much as I would LOVE Cook, I don't think he'd be right for Dopey's system.
That leaves us with WR's. So Davis, Williams or Ross are the choices.
I love Williams. He's really the total package but I think someone will grab him up before he falls to Philly. That leaves Ross and Davis. Ross has injury issues, he's small and isn't known for being much more than a speed guy. He's incredibly fast and is a good route runner, but I just don't see the Birds going with a Pimp clone here especially considering how tight they are off the field.
So, that leaves Davis. The only knock against him is the competition he played against. Considering the guy who'll be throwing to him is from Buttfarg, ND, I don't see them being put off by that.
Therefore, with the 14th selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Corey Davis, WR - Western Michigan.
I'm saying Corey Davis too. He's prob the one I'd want them to take the most.
McCaffrey could go to Carolina which means Fournette drops. Then I'm in a dilemma.
I'm also ok with Derek Barnett
Not ok with Charles Harris or McCaffrey
I just don't think a DE is what's needed. They need weapons for Wentz to grow with.
Mayock has them somehow taking Williams at 14.
I would squirt myself if that happens.
Quote from: Rome on April 26, 2017, 08:23:37 PM
I just don't think a DE is what's needed. They need weapons for Wentz to grow with.
a lot is needed which is why you take the best non QB or S on your board and this includes a DE as their pass rush sucks
I wouldn't be upset if they traded back to get more picks
Who would be the absolute worst (realistic) pick at that spot? That's who the Eagles will take.
There's too many options for that. QB, linebacker sized DE, trade back for picks next year.
They will take a good prospect at a position of need and most Eagle fans will be fine with the pick. Also, he'll be a bust.
Derek Barnett
any projected 3rd rounders out there that are volunteer firemen ?
Quote from: Geowhizzer on April 26, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
Who would be the absolute worst (realistic) pick at that spot? That's who the Eagles will take.
there really isnt a bad pick unless someone fell that you didnt expect and the eagle passed on them....thing with this draft is it is not very strong at the top but is deep as shtein...which is why trading back wouldnt be terrible...however every team knows this so who is to trade up...eagles also need to replenish their second rounder for next year
if you want to trade back the only chance is probably going to be if some team has fallen in love with pat mahomes or deshon kizer and wanna come and get them....thats probably your shot...i mean its also possible that someone wants to come up and get a player with specific skills...like maybe someone covets john ross' elite speed and quickness which almost no one else in the draft has....or a system guy like hassan reddick who people love but is probably only a 3-4 guy...but other wise there just isnt really a gap btwn most of the top ten and the 20's...miles garrett....jamal adams and oj howard are the only special players ive seen
Quote from: Tomahawk on April 26, 2017, 09:35:06 PM
I wouldn't be upset if they traded back to get more picks
My hope as well. Maybe take a corner at the end of round 1, pick up an extra second, take the best available RB and another CB.
Just from listening to the experts who call into the local radio shows a lot of talking heads like Derek Barnett. I wouldn't mind that pick. Really haven't followed the draft close so I guess I'd be fine with either Corey Davis or Mike Williams.
History has repeated itself so many times with these fargheads. If they trade up its for McCaffrey. I wouldn't be thrilled with that but I could understand it. I also think it would be a mistake to trade down too far. There's a lot of quality at the top. Not many can't misses but enough solid potential Pro Bowl guys up there.
I just hope Howie resists the urge to grab the national spotlight and do something really idiotic.
Just get a solid guy that can help improve either 11 and I'm good.
Quote from: SD on April 27, 2017, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on April 26, 2017, 09:35:06 PM
I wouldn't be upset if they traded back to get more picks
My hope as well. Maybe take a corner at the end of round 1, pick up an extra second, take the best available RB and another CB.
Just from listening to the experts who call into the local radio shows a lot of talking heads like Derek Barnett. I wouldn't mind that pick. Really haven't followed the draft close so I guess I'd be fine with either Corey Davis or Mike Williams.
barnett was productive as hell in college but i dont see any explosiveness at the nfl level....he reminds me in college exactly of tamba hali...now in the pros if he ended up tamba hali youd be thrilled...but theres much more of a chance he ends up pre last year brandon graham...maybe he gets by on work ethic his hands and technique...definitely possible...i just dont k now if id bet on that in the top 15...thing is this is not a good edge rush draft so its going to artificially elevate people like barnett....theres a very good chance hes not even there at 14
I'm really tired of the Reggie White mentions with that guy. I know they're only saying them because of the Vols connection, the position he plays and the slot where the Eagles are picking, but still...
Stop it, media jackasses. Just stop it.
lol i havent heard that but its beyond preposterous
reggie white weighed like 50 lbs more than barnett and was 2-3 inches taller....there will never ever be another reggie white...one because he was a once in a lifetime freak and two because thats not the nfl anymore....people want smaller speed rushers on the outside...today reggie would probably be a 3-4 DE who moves inside on passing downs
i'd be happy with Davis or Williams. Different styles, but either would still a solid choice to grow with Wentz.
Google "Reggie White Derek Barnett" in the news site and watch what comes up.
Barnett will be a good player in the league. Maybe even very good. But the minister was in the running for GOAT. Keep his name out yo mouths, bitches.
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on April 27, 2017, 09:42:54 AM
i'd be happy with Davis or Williams. Different styles, but either would still a solid choice to grow with Wentz.
granted alshon is on a one year deal but williams is a mirror image of him....id rather have a route runner on the other side and davis excels at that...especially if you think/want alshon long term
according to wikipedia, jon harris lives in sweedsboro
oh i dont know....pick a wide out or something
Quote from: Rome on April 27, 2017, 08:45:22 AM
History blah
I just hope Howie resists the urge to grab the national spotlight and do something really idiotic.
Blah and I'm good.
Howie was on a segment of some stupid show on the NFL Network. There's no way he can't be an idiot.
just gotta hope that douglas has more influence than we think or know...cant imagine howie not forever being a napoleonic power hungry farg the world nerd but maybe its different now with the sabbatical he was given in chips last year
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 27, 2017, 09:51:28 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on April 27, 2017, 09:42:54 AM
i'd be happy with Davis or Williams. Different styles, but either would still a solid choice to grow with Wentz.
granted alshon is on a one year deal but williams is a mirror image of him....id rather have a route runner on the other side and davis excels at that...especially if you think/want alshon long term
Yep. If Alshon has any success this year, he'll be back for a second. I definitely prefer Davis, but I wouldn't have a conniption if Williams gets the pick.
John Ross
Just to be different I'm not going to say Barnett even though I think that's the most likely. I'll go with with trading down and will be disappointed if they don't (unless one of the top half dozen guys should fall to them).
I wouldn't mind the top 2 picks being corners and I can see a run on CB in the late 1st and early second before they pick. If they can trade down it allows them to move up a few spots in the second plus maybe get a midrounder or two.
Schwartz thinks CB is maybe the hardest position to play in all of sports and likes guys with at least decent size and speed. If Humphrey is still there they take him, and if not trade down and roll the dice a bit to take Kevin King.
Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on April 27, 2017, 01:29:57 PM
John Ross
hed easily be my number one guy if he hadnt already had two knee surgeries
Ross is one of those guys I don't want them to pick but really would be excited if they did.
great thing about ross is that he has the blazing speed and change of direction to get vertical when ever he wants like a cooks or pimp but he also is a great route runner and has fantastic hands where he can produce in smaller areas like the red zone
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 27, 2017, 02:19:47 PM
great thing about ross is that he has the blazing speed and change of direction to get vertical when ever he wants like a cooks or pimp but he also is a great route runner and has fantastic hands where he can produce in smaller areas like the red zone
And IF they do keep Alshon its the perfect WR opposite of him (if he stays healthy).
So I've been too busy playing video games and farging my squaw to keep up on draft shtein, but I'm heading down right now, so who am I supposed to cheer for if they take him, and who am I supposed to boo?
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 27, 2017, 04:49:53 PM
who am I supposed to cheer for if they take him, and who am I supposed to boo?
McNabb
Quote from: Rome on April 27, 2017, 08:53:39 AM
I'm really tired of the Reggie White mentions with that guy. I know they're only saying them because of the Vols connection, the position he plays and the slot where the Eagles are picking, but still...
Stop it, media jackasses. Just stop it.
I read that this morning and almost threw up my Frosted Flakes. 8 PM EST can't get here fast enough.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 27, 2017, 04:49:53 PM
So I've been too busy playing video games and farging my squaw to keep up on draft shtein, but I'm heading down right now, so who am I supposed to cheer for if they take him, and who am I supposed to boo?
Sick farg! Draft over boning squaw? Sick, sick man.
Quote from: Tomahawk on April 27, 2017, 04:56:16 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 27, 2017, 04:49:53 PM
who am I supposed to cheer for if they take him, and who am I supposed to boo?
McNabb
i taped first take today cause it was at chickie and petes
and mcnabb was on it
molly q introduced him "eagle legend blah blah blah etc... donovan mcnabb"
when he came out it was at least 50% boos and this is a tv show where they probably asked that people not boo
espn had no idea how many people dislike him in philly
Philly people can spot a fake a mile away. Except Jay.
But McNabb is as phony as a three dollar bill.
farg off, bit of ya's.
Something about John Ross makes me nervous. Can't put my finger on it. Just have a feeling he ends up being a speed guy who just runs go routes. I'm probably wrong. Like you clowns are on 5.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2017, 05:45:12 PM
farg off, bit of ya's.
Something about John Ross makes me nervous. Can't put my finger on it. Just have a feeling he ends up being a speed guy who just runs go routes.
i just posted that that is absolutely not him
I've decided that I'm just going to boo if they draft a white dude, cheer if it's a brotha, and start a riot if it's some high motor project guy.
I keeps it simple.
Is the draft today?
No. Next Wednesday
Or um someone else.
Wowow.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 26, 2017, 08:18:02 PM
I'm also ok with Derek Barnett
Not ok with Charles Harris or McCaffrey
I was ok. Warming up to it now. But the board fell unexpectedly
Please be good