Chris Gocong, Philadelphia Eagle

[PhillyPhreak54]

We can argue about the small school shtein and we can argue about the history of LBs drafted here and we can argue about everything related to this pick.

But the facts are this:

1. The general consensus here was that they needed playmakers on the defensive side of the ball, right? Well Gocong can be a playmaker. he has shown he can make plays. Yeah it was against the lower competition but you can't teach instinct. And he has a knack for getting to the QB and the football.

2. Stop with the "it was too early" stuff. It was known this weekend that not only did the Jets want him (they thought they could trade back from 71 to 76 and get him) but the Patriots did too. Not to mention most of the draftniks out there said he was a 2-4th round guy.

3. And let's assume that he fails as a true SAM because his coverage is not good or whatever. But let's say that he still gets to the QB and gets sacks and pressure. Is it so bad to have a guy who can get to the QB? Especially in this defense where playmakers was sorely needed. But the Eagles scouts and even Jim Johnson think that he can play the LB position.

[ice grillin you]

regardless that mine may be stronger than most doesnt change the fact that this is still all opinion...if yous would remember that perhaps you wouldnt get quite as upset...tho i still think if the opinion were flipped the other way thered be no complaints

ive said trent cole would lead the nfl in sacks one day...and there isnt a peep out of anyone i regards to my tone or strength of opinion

[MadMarchHare]

Never saw that (well, don't remember seeing that).  And I'm not the one who's upset.  I just think it's a little early (they haven't even been in minicamp yet) to determine with definitiveness that he's a boon or a bust.  The film looks nice, let him prove it and judge later.

[Phanatic]

This type of pick is always hard to get a handle on. It is a riskier type of pick. Being that it is a third round pick who really cares if it does or doesn't work out. You have to take risks occasionally. When they work out great! We get a Brian Westbrook. A third round pick will never be as big a failure as a Mike Mamula for example.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

ive said trent cole would lead the nfl in sacks one day...and there isnt a peep out of anyone i regards to my tone or strength of opinion

All I've said to that is that I hope you're right.

[SidFarkus]

If Gocong can come in here and bring pressure off the edge as a situational OLB, I think we'll all be more than happy. Hopefully in a few years he can develop into a starting SAM or even MIKE.... However, I see him as a guy that can possibly make a contribution right away as a situtational player.

[Don Ho]

Burger King giving his love to Gocong on WIP.

Just reemed callers and told everyone to get off the Stovall bandwagon.

My buddy is a HUGE Patriot fan.  Been to every Pats Super Bowl - yes from Hawaii.  He said Pats were all over Gocong in the third or fourth.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I heard that's why they let McGinest go... because they thought Gocong could come in year 1 and take over.

I'm lying, yes.

[Don Ho]

I heard that's why they let McGinest go... because they thought Gocong could come in year 1 and take over.

I'm lying, yes.

Hey, c'mon man.  I started that rumor!

[Rome]

How's the weather out in Hawai'i today, Don?  Cold, rainy & zesty, I'll bet.

[Don Ho]

How's the weather out in Hawai'i today, Don?  Cold, rainy & zesty, I'll bet.

Pretty zesty.

[SD_Eagle5]

Andy on WIP says Gocong has a good chance to be the starter at the SAM spot once the season opens. You paying attention, D'hani?

[SD_Eagle5]

Schein and Cross on NFL radio just said they thought Gocong would be this years Tatopu. That's pretty high praise.

[The BIGSTUD]

Andy on WIP says Gocong has a good chance to be the starter at the SAM spot once the season opens. You paying attention, D'hani?

Too busy playing his air guitar.

[LBIggle]

i think the real question we need to ask our selves is,  can he really be that much worse then dhani?  doubtful.    so they took a chance in the 3rd round.. big deal.   they got two solid WR's after him who won't sniff much playing time this year anyway.  what else would they have taken?  rb?  hahah.  fb? hahaha.  maybe some depth at cb?  .. maybe.  not much else really comes to mind.  special teams were horrid last year and he'll contribute to that ASAP, and possibly at SAM this year.   LB was one of the big needs, now they have Mccoy and Cogong or whatever his name is to check out this year.  the LB class wasn't one of the bigger ones this year thats for sure.