With the First Pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles Select...

[Don Ho]

The more time goes on, the less importance I put on draft position. Outside of the top 5 or so picks I just don't think it matters that much where you pick. I'm sure there's a legit argument against that reasoning, but watching teams like the raiders and cardinals pick in the top 10 year after year after year has convinced me that 'building through the draft' doesn't have to include premium draft position. As such, I would rather the Eagles just win. Even in hindsight.

  you are correct sir!  your oakland/arizona example is right on.  please throw in the Detroit Loins as well. 

[The BIGSTUD]

farg the draft all together. If they traded their first 3 picks for Chad Johnson, Jared Allen, and a safety would anyone even give a shtein?

Get some proven players in here.

[Dillen]

Considering it would take a hell of a lot more than 3 picks, yes.

[shorebird]

The more time goes on, the less importance I put on draft position. Outside of the top 5 or so picks I just don't think it matters that much where you pick. I'm sure there's a legit argument against that reasoning, but watching teams like the raiders and cardinals pick in the top 10 year after year after year has convinced me that 'building through the draft' doesn't have to include premium draft position.

I think it depends more on who is making your picks than were you draft outside the top 5-7 picks. Look what Ozzie Newsome has done in Baltimore. It doesn't matter were he picks, it seems like he most always gets quality talent. Look at the players Bill Parcels has picked.

It seems that outside of linemen, the Eagles can't judge talent very well. I think they got lucky with Bwest in the third. It was thought he'd be a good WCO back, but no one could see just how good he would be, otherwise he'd have been a top 10 pick.

[shorebird]

........and thanks to FF for being so articuate as to point out my use of WE when referring to the Eagles in my post. Way to make yourself useful.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

You're a weenie.

[Seabiscuit36]

You're a weenie.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

We can't all be winners.  We have to remember that haters are going to hate, and we must persevere.

[Seabiscuit36]

Thanks president bush

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

We'd nominate you for zinger of the week, but Feva's already got our vote.

[shorebird]

You're a weenie.

Don't you mean weenie?

Really though, I used to get fired up over a high pick, and still would have liked to have seen this team lose the last two and have moved up, but would it have made much difference? It would have cut the odds down to were Reid would have had less of a chance to screw it up. Thats it.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I predict the guy they pick this year in the first round will be declared a success only because he's in the starting lineup in 2011.

[Don Ho]

my moneys on 2012. 

[ice grillin you]

Vanderbilt tackle Williams has Eagles' eye
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
BY MARK ECKEL
TIMES STAFF COLUMNIST

According to some spies in Mobile, Ala., last week for the Senior Bowl, the Eagles brass were spending most of their time watching defensive backs, both safeties and cornerbacks.

However, according to those same spies Andy Reid and Co.'s favorite player in the game was Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams.

Keep in mind that in the past, the Eagles' top picks -- including Donovan McNabb in 1999 -- have often been based on their Senior Bowl performances.

Williams, 6-foot-6, 318 pounds, is considered a very intelligent, very athletic player who may be able to step in and play right away. The only knock on him is that he might need to spend some more time in the weightroom.

Most early draft speculation has Williams going either just before, or just after, the Eagles pick at No. 19.

[Rome]

It's like a nightmare you can't wake up from.