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

[Butchers Bill]

The teams swapped first-round picks and the Bucs landed two second-round choices in the process.In essence, the Eagles traded Sapp and Brooks -- two potential Hall of Famers -- for Mamula.

That is the worst thing I have ever heard.

I forget...did Ray-Bob draft his own people?

[SD_Eagle5]

yeah...he had a boner for Mamula after he saw his workout numbers and Mamula told him he was going to kick Erik Williams ass. Hilarity ensued when he got his chance.

[Rome]

I remember the interview Rhodes did on ESPN after the Eagles drafted Mamula.  He was giddy.  I couldn't believe they didn't draft Sapp.  He was sitting right there and they let him pass right on by.

There was some monumental busts in that draft, though... Ki-Jana Carter & Michael Westbrook being the two biggest.

[Geowhizzer]

If only the NFL counted almost-sacks.  Mamula would own the record.

[Sgt PSN]

There was some monumental busts in that draft, though... Ki-Jana Carter & Michael Westbrook being the two biggest.

Are you serious?  Michael Westbrook was a steal for the Eagles in the 3rd round and is one of the best RB's in the league. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

That's Bryant Westbrook, silly.

[BigEd76]

steuber:

I was signed by Fox Sports/Scout.com.

unbelievable.

I thought I heard on a commercial for Daily News Live that they were going to have "draft expert Mike Steuber" today.  ha

[JackStraw]

If I recall, I think the team rationalized passing on Sapp due to his alleged (or factual, I forget) use of weed terming it a "character" issue. (Didn't Sapp fall some distance in that draft b/c of that anyhow?) Also this was on the heels of the Bernard Williams bong-a-thon so everyone in the FO was twitchy about that at the time, too.

I remember thinking farg that, how much worse could it be taking a flyer on Sapp after the teams great drafting job with Antone Davis and scores of others.

Oh well - at least those guys paved the way for CBuck...

[ice grillin you]

they took mamula cause he played college ball in  luries hometown so jeffy thought that gave him some extra insight on the guy

you have to give lurie a lot of credit for stepping back and not being involved in pp decisions since that blunder...his ego and stubborness easily could have turned him into a lil danni or jerry jones but he was wise enough to step back

[Sgt PSN]

Lurie was very much like Snyder and Jones when he first bought the team in terms of meddling in the overall operation of the team.  He never spent like either of those guys though.

But yes, after a few short years and several big mistakes, he learned his lesson and brought in football people to make football decisions.  Of course, seeing that you can never truly satisfy a Philadelphia sports fan, I think he's a little too hands off now. 

[Cerevant]

I don't know if "hands off" is the right term, but he should certainly be calling the football people to task for not getting their jobs done.

[Sgt PSN]

That's basically what I'm talking about.  I especially think he needs to put his foot on Banner's face and push him back down the mountain a little bit. 

[Rome]

So you're saying you like it when other men are hands on?

Super.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Draftdaddy.com:

Ole Miss tailback BenJarvus Green has caught the eye of New Orleans, Chicago and Philadelphia. The young man has one of the best bodies in Indy.

Best bodies? Wtf?




He's 5'11 and 220lbs.

Overview
Underrated back who might be ranked considerably higher if surrounded by more talent throughout his career. Green-Ellis lacks feel in the passing game, but otherwise is blessed with a rare combination of size, agility and acceleration. Originally signing with Indiana, Green-Ellis proved himself to be an immediate threat in the Big Ten, averaging 98 rushing yards a game against Big Ten opponents before transferring to Ole Miss, where he earned all conference honors after each of the past two seasons.

Analysis
Positives: Chiseled frame. ... Very good initial quickness. ... Smooth acceleration through the hole, with the burst to emerge from the first wave of defense to get into the open field. ... Better football speed than his 40 time would indicate. ... Durable workhorse and a secure ball-handler. ... Productive against quality Big Ten/SEC competition despite being the obvious center of opposing defenses' attention.

Negatives: Can be an impatient runner who rushes into the hole instead of allowing his blocks time to develop. ... Struggles as a receiver. ... Rarely asked to catch passes in this offense and dropped to many that were thrown his way. ... Has some wear on his tires with 920 rushing attempts over his career.

He led all RBs in the bench press.

[ice grillin you]

Best bodies? Wtf?

the look test might be the most important one of all....seriously dont underestimate it...both face and body