The 2006 Eagles Draft Class - Grade It!

PhillyPhreak54 · April 30, 2006, 04:48:51 PM

This draft was by far the best since 2002 and it could be the best ever for Reid. They got a disruptive pass rushing DT who is built like a brick shteinhouse in the first. A position of need to go along with Bunkley being the best rated guy on the board at the time.

The pick of Justice at 39 was awesome. He was projected to be a #1 pick and he dropped. Now he'll be pissed off and come in with a chip on his shoulder to knock people out moreso than if he had been a #1 - just to prove himself.

The Gocong pick is a solid one and it fits with what every Eagles fan said we needed - playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. So we have a potential replacement for Dhani who also can rush from the edge and dominate on STs.

Max Jean-Gilles was a steal in the 4th. With Hicks being traded it opens up the competition for LG. And as much as I liked Artis, he sucked last year. Sucked real bad. So Todd Herremans, Winston Justice, MJG and Adrien Clarke will compete for the LG spot and maybe MJG can give Jackson a run at C.

Jason Avant and Jeremy Bloom address the WR depth and Bloom gives them a solid PR and KR guy to pair with Bruce Perry. I wasn't too high on Avant but we'll see how he works out. He's got some size and he could be one of those guys, like Gocong, who is just a football player. Who cares about the numbers when you can make plays.

Omar Gaither addresses the STs and LB depth and LaJuan Ramsey is a nice project DT from USC.

Overall this was an excellent two days for the Birds. I would've liked to see a QB and RB though. But UDFA is something to watch for too.

1st Round 14th overall - Brodrick Bunkley - DT - Florida State - 6'0 307
2nd Round 39th overall - Winston Justice - OT - USC - 6'6 320
3rd Round 71st overall - Chris Gocong - LB/DE - Cal Poly - 6'2 264
4th Round 99th overall - Max Jean-Gilles - OG - Georgia - 6'5 355
4th Round 108th overall - Jason Avant - WR - Michigan - 6'0 213
5th Round 147th overall - Jeremy Bloom - WR/RS - Colorado - 5'9 172
6th Round 168th overall - Omar Gaither - LB - Tennessee - 6'1 233
6th Round 204th overall - LaJuan Ramsey - DT - USC - 6'2 296

My grade: solid A

PhillyPhreak54 · April 30, 2006, 04:52:51 PM

MJG and Jeremy Bloom are in Kipers Top Day Two Gems list....

Dillen · April 30, 2006, 04:54:04 PM

I did some research after the last pick, im not going to post it in the "College Players the Eagles are interested in" because theres no reason to bump it all the way to the top, but the Eagles reportedly had interest in Justice, Jean-Gilles, Ramsey, Avant, Bunkley, and Bloom.

EDIT - I just realized that maybe I shouldnt have done 20 minutes of research after, and just looked at that thread. Probably would have been easier.

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 04:55:26 PM

Quote from: Dillen37 on April 30, 2006, 04:54:04 PM
I did some research after the last pick, im not going to post it in the "College Players the Eagles are interested in" because theres no reason to bump it all the way to the top, but the Eagles reportedly had interest in Justice, Jean-Gilles, Ramsey, Avant, Bunkley, and Bloom.

Reportedly is the key word.

PhillyandBCEagles · April 30, 2006, 04:58:13 PM

A-

Would've been an A+ if we'd gotten a big RB

mpmcgraw · April 30, 2006, 04:59:26 PM

A+

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 05:00:42 PM

I agree with PP54, great great draft. They got the #1 guy I wanted, which is great, because that never happens with me. I would've loved it if they found a way to get a proven vet at receiver, but that's life. The draft still remains an A+ grade from me. Not only did they get steals, but they got players at positions of need. Plus they were aggressive, and got great value picks. I've said before value is overrated, but it isn't completely useless, and is icing on the cake. The Eagles got their cake and ate it too this weekend.

Very good draft for this front office.

I know it's tiring to hear, but you do win football games in the trenches. You need playmakers too, but it starts in the trenches. It's the reason the Eagles lost the Superbowl, and the reason the Patriots beat us. They dominated the trenches. We highly upgraded both lines this offseason with the draft and free agency. We should have top defensive and offensive lines next year, and depth to boot.

Now all we need is maybe to add a WR through june 1st cuts, and maybe a SAM until Gocong can be ready to play and we are all set.

Drunkmasterflex · April 30, 2006, 05:00:44 PM

The difference between this draft and the 2002 draft is that most people were fairly critical of that draft. This draft by most counts has been very good, I can't wait to get your reports from TC Phreak. This draft has potential to be awesome, I think the first two picks are locks to be studs. Jean-Giles is right up there also. I just can't say enough good things about this draft, my only issue was them taking Ramsey just because they already have so many players there in the middle. Maybe they are looking to get rid of Rayburn to.

DonovanTheMessiah · April 30, 2006, 05:01:20 PM

A: there's no way you can not give this draft class an A. We addressed needs, got great value, and picked great players.

The BIGSTUD · April 30, 2006, 05:02:21 PM

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on April 30, 2006, 05:00:44 PM
The difference between this draft and the 2002 draft is that most people were fairly critical of that draft. This draft by most counts has been very good, I can't wait to get your reports from TC Phreak. This draft has potential to be awesome, I think the first two picks are locks to be studs. Jean-Giles is right up there also. I just can't say enough good things about this draft, my only issue was them taking Ramsey just because they already have so many players there in the middle. Maybe they are looking to get rid of Rayburn to.

I think the main difference is then we drafted for the future, and this year we drafted for now. Every guy we drafted for the most part can come in and start or contribute this upcoming season.

ice grillin you · April 30, 2006, 05:03:43 PM

B+

would be an A+ if not for the horrible gocong pick

Geowhizzer · April 30, 2006, 05:04:38 PM

A

The first two picks alone make it an A. The rest is just gravy.

Dillen · April 30, 2006, 05:05:13 PM

Bunkley at 14 was awesome. They knew what they were doing when they didnt trade up for a DT. This guy is a steal at 14 and is going to be huge for the defense. Tons of sacks this year. We have probably 5 or 6 guys that could get 5 sacks this year. Bunkley and Patterson will get constant pressure up the middle, I just hope Bunkley doesnt blow out a knee.

Justice at pick 39 is awesome. I was so surprised he fell that far. There were so many times where it seemed like a lock that he would have been taken. Eagles get two top 15 players.

I didnt like the Gocong pick at first, but then realized he'd play SLB. Then I loved the pick. He has some trouble shedding blocks though, but he'll get better. I dont think its out of the question that he will start this year, although not likely. He'll dominate STs for now.

I always thought Max Jean-Gilles was overrated. When I saw him in the beginning of the year he was real inconsistent. I dont care one bit, getting him at pick 99 is a steal. Overrated doesnt mean he sucks.

I do like the Avant pick, and I dont like it. I like it because it shows the Eagles want to win now. He probably has the lowest bust potential, besides Mike Hass. He wont ever turn out to be great, but he will be real solid.

I love the Jeremy Bloom pick. He will be a beast on kickoffs and punts. He is so ridiculously quick. Skiing will have helped him, he's really good at staying on his feet. In 2 years at Colorado, he had 5 TDs that were 75+ yards. Reid said they're going to try to work him into WR too.

Gaither is fine. He could play all 3 LB positions. Didnt like it at first, I just dont like LBs from the SEC. No reason why, but I think he'll be alright. Jason Short is gone.

Didnt like the Ramsey pick much, I'd rather have Rod Wright because if he gets his shtein together he can be real good. Would have rather had a QB or RB. Mike Bell hasnt even been picked yet.

Grade : A

Drunkmasterflex · April 30, 2006, 05:06:43 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on April 30, 2006, 05:03:43 PM
B+

would be an A+ if not for the horrible gocong pick

Don't like that pick huh? What do you know about the guy?

I personally give this draft a solid A, the only reason I didn't give them an A+ is because they didn't take a QB or big back with their final selection.

Dillen · April 30, 2006, 05:08:07 PM

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on April 30, 2006, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 30, 2006, 05:03:43 PM
B+

would be an A+ if not for the horrible gocong pick

Don't like that pick huh? What do you know about the guy?

I personally give this draft a solid A, the only reason I didn't give them an A+ is because they didn't take a QB or big back with their final selection.

He knows he's a white LB so that's all IGY needs to know.