College Players The Eagles Are Interested In - 2007

[Seabiscuit36]

Like PPinDC i'd love to see the eagles grab Michael Bush or Leonard. 

[Rome]

Grab Bush!

[Zanshin]

I'd give Bush a sniff.  He's had some injury issues, so they might want to poke Bush before gobbling him up.

[General_Failure]

Right...

[Zanshin]

Well, it's just that players like Bush can be awesome one day, then the come down with an infection or some other injury concern and just really stink after that.  Can't be too careful.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I'd give Bush a sniff.

If it smells like moldy tuna, run?

[Seabiscuit36]

so they might want to poke Bush before gobbling him up   too easy

[Zanshin]

omg, I'd never even considered the possibility that it could be read that way.  Thanks for pointing it out!

[Seabiscuit36]

Thats what i'm here for Zan

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Here's a guy I'd love for the Eagles to snatch up at LB:

OVERVIEW
While Paul Posluszny and Patrick Willis may receive much of the attention, there wasn't a better linebacker in the country in 2006 than Blades. The Big East Defensive Player of the Year and the first Panther linebacker in nearly 20 years to earn First Team All-American honors (Jerry Olsavsky, 1988), Blades finished his senior season third in the country in average tackles per game (12.3), posting 147 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two blocked field goals. Far from a one-year wonder, Blades has earned First Team Big East each of the past three years, an unprecedented feat by a Panther player.

If Blades' last name sounds familiar, it should. His father, Bennie, was an All-American safety at the University of Miami in 1987 and went on to enjoy a Pro Bowl career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. His uncles, Brian and Al Blades, also played at the University of Miami and in the NFL.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Thick frame with good overall muscle mass for the inside linebacker position. Consistently productive with numbers rising each season. Cerebral player. Recognizes the action quickly and rarely takes a misstep. Good lateral speed and quickness. Has a good feel for the position. Is able to anticipate where the angles blocks are coming from and how to avoid them. Disciplined defender who understands his assignment and doesn't freelance. Explosive hitter. Might be the most consistently explosive hitter at the linebacker position in this draft. Reliable open-field tackler. Captain on the team and recognized as the defensive leader. Passionate about football. Good bloodlines, with father and two uncles all playing in the NFL.

Negatives: Lacks preferred size for the position. Short arms which limit his ability to break free from blockers. A bit stiff in the hips and a limited pass defender.

[Magical_Retard]

Here's a guy I'd love for the Eagles to snatch up at LB:

OVERVIEW
While Paul Posluszny and Patrick Willis may receive much of the attention, there wasn't a better linebacker in the country in 2006 than Blades. The Big East Defensive Player of the Year and the first Panther linebacker in nearly 20 years to earn First Team All-American honors (Jerry Olsavsky, 1988), Blades finished his senior season third in the country in average tackles per game (12.3), posting 147 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two blocked field goals. Far from a one-year wonder, Blades has earned First Team Big East each of the past three years, an unprecedented feat by a Panther player.




If Blades' last name sounds familiar, it should. His father, Bennie, was an All-American safety at the University of Miami in 1987 and went on to enjoy a Pro Bowl career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. His uncles, Brian and Al Blades, also played at the University of Miami and in the NFL.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Thick frame with good overall muscle mass for the inside linebacker position. Consistently productive with numbers rising each season. Cerebral player. Recognizes the action quickly and rarely takes a misstep. Good lateral speed and quickness. Has a good feel for the position. Is able to anticipate where the angles blocks are coming from and how to avoid them. Disciplined defender who understands his assignment and doesn't freelance. Explosive hitter. Might be the most consistently explosive hitter at the linebacker position in this draft. Reliable open-field tackler. Captain on the team and recognized as the defensive leader. Passionate about football. Good bloodlines, with father and two uncles all playing in the NFL.

Negatives: Lacks preferred size for the position. Short arms which limit his ability to break free from blockers. A bit stiff in the hips and a limited pass defender.

more than the "pros" his "cons" are what could get him drafted by the eagles.

[Feva]

Here's a guy I'd love for the Eagles to snatch up at LB:

OVERVIEW
While Paul Posluszny and Patrick Willis may receive much of the attention, there wasn't a better linebacker in the country in 2006 than Blades. The Big East Defensive Player of the Year and the first Panther linebacker in nearly 20 years to earn First Team All-American honors (Jerry Olsavsky, 1988), Blades finished his senior season third in the country in average tackles per game (12.3), posting 147 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two blocked field goals. Far from a one-year wonder, Blades has earned First Team Big East each of the past three years, an unprecedented feat by a Panther player.

more than the "pros" his "cons" are what could get him drafted by the eagles and moved to SAM where he's not equipped to play.



If Blades' last name sounds familiar, it should. His father, Bennie, was an All-American safety at the University of Miami in 1987 and went on to enjoy a Pro Bowl career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. His uncles, Brian and Al Blades, also played at the University of Miami and in the NFL.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Thick frame with good overall muscle mass for the inside linebacker position. Consistently productive with numbers rising each season. Cerebral player. Recognizes the action quickly and rarely takes a misstep. Good lateral speed and quickness. Has a good feel for the position. Is able to anticipate where the angles blocks are coming from and how to avoid them. Disciplined defender who understands his assignment and doesn't freelance. Explosive hitter. Might be the most consistently explosive hitter at the linebacker position in this draft. Reliable open-field tackler. Captain on the team and recognized as the defensive leader. Passionate about football. Good bloodlines, with father and two uncles all playing in the NFL.

Negatives: Lacks preferred size for the position. Short arms which limit his ability to break free from blockers. A bit stiff in the hips and a limited pass defender.

[Dillen]

HB Blades sucks. I would be extremely surprised if he wasnt there for the Eagles 3rd rounder. He's undersized and slow.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

100% chance we draft this guy

[BigEd76]

2 first names
white LB
"excellent motor"
"hard worker with great intangibles"
"special teams potential"
"health and durability are major concerns"
"tore his ACL"
"does everything well but nothing great"


yep, he's ours