College Players The Eagles Are Interested In

[General_Failure]

Well, we certainly don't want a fullback.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Good article from USA Today

Combine notes: Vanderjagt likely out in Indy; Pope, Williams impress
By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY
INDIANAPOLIS — Kicker Mike Vanderjagt will be getting the boot and won't be returning after badly shanking that overtime-forcing field goal in the Colts' divisional playoff loss to Pittsburgh.
Vanderjagt was previously in Colts president Bill Polian's doghouse. But he entered last-straw territory when he appeared on Late Night With David Letterman one night after shanking that 46-yard game-tying field goal.

Polian said Saturday Vanderjagt was as good as gone.

"In our minds we are looking," Polian says. "Mike will be free and he'll probably have to go somewhere else. We have plans along those lines. We figure it will be an area that we have to (address)."

Polian wasn't sure if the Colts would look outside or if Vanderjagt's backup, journeyman Jose Cortez, would get a shot.

"We might have that person on the roster, we'll see," he says.

TE Pope proves to be a mammoth prospect

There are some big dudes in a loaded tight end draft class, but one guy who really stood out was Georgia's Leonard Pope, a 6-7, 258-pound physical freak who appears he's going to make the lives of a lot of NFL linebackers and safeties incredibly miserable.

The Eagles, taterskins and Jaguars have already visited with Pope, and a lot more teams are going to be salivating over this guy, who stands out even in a loaded tight end class.

"Ah man, my height?" he asks, rhetorically, "The average linebacker I think is about 6-1 or something like that? If I'm 6-7 and me running down the field and it's a one-on-one, I'm going to make the play because of my height."

What's really scary is the guy, who has been tutored by former Bulldog teammate and current New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson, has the ability to get bigger.

"Right now I'm satisfied with my weight at 258," he says. "But I'll tend to gain maybe 10 more pounds and still try to run like a 4.6 or 4.5."

DE Williams draws comparison to Peppers

North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams is another imposing guy who is likely battling Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk and possibly Texas safety Michael Huff for the right to be the first defensive player chosen in this draft.

Williams recorded 25 career sacks in three seasons at NC State and has drawn comparisons to Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers for his rare athleticism and ability to rush the passer.

At 6-7, 295, Williams has those swooping long arms that make it difficult for tackles to lock him down.

It's actually an honor," Williams says of the Peppers comparisons. "He's a great player. Just to be compared to somebody like that I take that very highly. I'm thankful."

Rosenhaus multitasks his way around combine

Superagent Drew Rosenhaus was walking around the Indianapolis Convention Center, site of the NFL scouting combine, looking like a high-tech wild west gunslinger, packing multiple cellphones and talking up a storm. It was to the point where new Kansas City Chiefs coach Herman Edwards couldn't even get a word in to set up an appointment to talk about Terrell Owens.

"I saw Drew walking by, he had his three phones on, and he said, 'I've got to talk to you,' and I said, 'OK, whenever you stop answering those phones, you can talk to me,'" Edwards says. "We haven't got together yet, but I'm pretty sure he'll talk to (Chiefs president) Carl (Peterson) if there's going to be a conversation, and to this point there has not been."

The Chiefs, Broncos, Dolphins and possibly the Dallas Cowboys are expected to be the competitors for T.O.'s services when he is finally released by the Philadelphia Eagles come the March 3rd start of free agency.

Ramsey's agent looks for trades

taterskins coach Joe Gibbs revealed that the team has given Jimmy Sexton, agent for frustrated quarterback Patrick Ramsey, permission to shop for a deal.

The taterskins are an estimated $20 million over the projected $95 million salary cap and need to clear room by next Friday.

But they are also fairly set at quarterback with Mark Brunell entrenched as the starter and Jason Campbell as the young guy waiting in the wings.

Miami, the New York Jets and possibly the Detroit Lions could be possible destinations for Ramsey.

"With Patrick, we're working with Jimmy Sexton and Patrick and moving ahead, trying to see what opportunities are out there for him and also evaluating what's best for us," Gibbs says. "I'm not sure if anything will get done but we are looking and letting them also look and talk. We'll see and work our way through it.

Has Ramsey formally asked for a trade?

"No," Gibbs says. "I think I know what his feeling is and he knows ours. He's a very important guy and we've invested a lot in him. But we can say he's frustrated with the situation over the last couple years with us. We've had a good game plan talking things over and we're moving ahead with it and we'll see where it ends. I wouldn't have a guess if something is going to work out or not."

Stay tuned.

[shorebird]

Hello, and welcome to last month, Shorebird!

So, in your own way, your saying it's already been discussed? I haven't been around.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Yeah, Kiper had Holmes as the Eagles' pick in his original mock draft.  Check the Kiper thread in the "Rest of the NFL" section for opinions on the kid.


As for TE, I don't understand why we wouldn't be looking at TE's.

Facts:
1.  L.J. is a below-average blocker.
2.  There is zero depth (literally) behind L.J. as of now on the roster.
3.  L.J. has a fumbling problem.
4.  An all-around athletic, blocking TE can be lined up almost anywhere and cause a lot of matchup problems.

I know a lot of people are frustrated for whatever reason, but I don't see TE as any worse of a pick than WR or RB.  If the best player available is a TE, and the Eagles are on the clock, you grab the bastich.

[PhillyPhreak54]

from ge99:

Eagles spoke to SDSU WR Jeff Webb at the Shrine Bowl

He ran a 4.36 today. He's 6'2 200lbs and had 92 catches for 1109 yards and 10TDs this year.

[Sgt PSN]

Not too shabby.  He's already built for the NFL and has excellent speed.  Unfortunately, I don't think there's a chance in hell the Eagles will draft him.  There are too many other areas on this team that need to be addressed through the draft and WR isn't one that will likely be one of them.  At least, not on the first day. 

I'd love to see him in an Eagles uni though and if they did pick him up I wouldn't complain one bit.   

[PhillyPhreak54]

Oh, they'll draft a WR for sure.

They have, what nine picks so far? Not even counting comps yet. If they get 11 total picks they'll have enough to play with and draft a WR or two.

[Sgt PSN]

Oh, they'll draft a WR for sure.

They have, what nine picks so far? Not even counting comps yet. If they get 11 total picks they'll have enough to play with and draft a WR or two.

I know they're going to draft a reciever.  I just don't know if they're going to draft one early in the draft when this dude is likely to be picked.  That's all I'm saying. 

[rjs246]

A tall productive WR?! Be still my beating heart!

[PhillyPhreak54]

Eagles | Team interviews D. Thomas
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 12:40:48 -0800

During his NFL Combine interview, Texas TE David Thomas said he was interviewed by the Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles | Team talks with T. Day
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 12:38:30 -0800

During his NFL Combine interview, Oregon TE Tim Day said he has talked with the Philadelphia Eagles.

[PhillyPhreak54]

from #1Eaglesfan1973:

The Eagles have met with...

DT - Gabe Watson
CB - Kelly Jennings
LB - Kevin Simon
OL - Charles Spencer

[Feva]

As for TE, I don't understand why we wouldn't be looking at TE's.

Facts:
1.  L.J. is a below-average blocker.
2.  There is zero depth (literally) behind L.J. as of now on the roster.
3.  L.J. has a fumbling problem.
4.  An all-around athletic, blocking TE can be lined up almost anywhere and cause a lot of matchup problems.

I know a lot of people are frustrated for whatever reason, but I don't see TE as any worse of a pick than WR or RB.  If the best player available is a TE, and the Eagles are on the clock, you grab the bastich.

Well, I gotta say... if the Eagles are looking at TE as hard as they seem to be from all these interviews... Pope would be a helluva pickup.  I've watched this kid at UGA the past few years... and I'm not necessarily a 'Dawg fan, but at times, calling him a "beast" doesn't even do him justice.  He's fast as hell for a guy his size... and he's got pretty soft hands.  Drops a ball here and there... but not to the point to where you can really call it a problem.  He's also a pretty good blocker when he's asked to be.

The place where he's really gonna make his money in the NFL is in the red zone.  With that size... he'll be deadly there.  Think about that... you can literally throw the ball 9-10 feet in the air and he can come down with it.  He's also got a massive frame to shield the ball from a defender.

Depends on FA, I guess.  If we've got most of our holes sewed up... draft comes around and he's BPA, why the hell not?

[shorebird]

I know I'm biased, but this guy is the best TE in the draft according to ESPN and Scouts inc.

From the bio

Vernon Davis
A physically-gifted junior who will look to secure his spot as one of the nation's premier tight ends in 2005 ... had a breakout year in '04 but coaches expect an even bigger impact as his knowledge of the offense continues to improve ... was more of an H-back last year, lining up at tight end, fullback and wide receiver ... could return kicks this year ... has become a complete tight end as he is now an outstanding blocker ... size and speed create matchup problems ... an Iron Terp with the second-highest strength index on the team ... owns school strength records for a tight end in bench (460), power clean (355), vertical jump (40 inches), index (797), squat (685) and 40-yard dash time (4.41) ... all were recorded in spring of 2005.

Due to his physical prowess, it is also anticipated that Davis' stock will only improve with the workouts this week and those of Maryland's Pro Day on March 15 (closed to the public).  Davis is currently featured on the NFL's Draft website.

Whats not to like. OK, so tell me he's already been discussed.

[BigEd76]

Eagles | Team meets with Wilkinson
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:44:48 -0800

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Georgia Tech LB Gerris Wilkinson said he met with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Combine.

[BigEd76]

from #1Eaglesfan1973:

The Eagles have met with...

confirmed

Eagles | K. Simon meets with team
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:18:26 -0800

During his NFL Combine interview, Tennessee LB Kevin Simon said he met with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles | Team talks with K. Jennings
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:35:53 -0800

During his NFL Combine interview, Miami CB Kelly Jennings said he met with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles | Team meets with Watson
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:29:57 -0800

During his NFL Combine interview, Michigan DT Gabe Watson said he met with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Combine.

Watson also said that his agent will be Rosenhaus...