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

[methdeez]

Well.......


goddamn offseason sucks.

[methdeez]

Our new running back and returner: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4miK7GnuSAI

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Our new running back and returner: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4miK7GnuSAI

Are you joking?

[Zanshin]

Riiiiight.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Jerry Jones has a hard-on for that kid.

[Magical_Retard]

Our new running back and returner: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4miK7GnuSAI

we already signed our KR/PR. there is a thread for him too.

[SD_Eagle5]

NEW TRADE CHART AN EFFORT BY EAGLES TO MOVE UP?Mike Florio, April 18, 2008

In response to the emergence of a new proposed trade chart, a league source tells us that, in his opinion and based on discussions with most of the other NFL teams, the proposal is the direct result of the Philadelphia Eagles to make it easier to trade up from the No. 19 overall spot in the 2008 draft.

"The whole thing sounds like an elaborate ruse," the source said.

It's not clear who the Eagles would be targeting via a move, or how high they'd like to go. If the Eagles are indeed behind the creation of the new chart, the fact that the first four picks dropped in value and the rest of the first-rounders increased suggests that they'd like to get into the top four — and possibly all the way to No. 1.

Moreover, if the Eagles are trying to pull off a move up, there's only one other team that needs to agree with the chart, and that's the team with whom the Eagles would be trading.

Besides, the reality is that, if a team that wants to trade down can't find a partner under the existing trade chart, then maybe a new chart really is needed.

Or why shouldn't both teams say "the hell with the chart," if they so choose? The pick is worth whatever the team who'll trade it thinks it worth. Does anyone really think that the Tuna gives a flying fish about whether he'll be criticized from taking less than what the Jimmy Johnson trade chart dictates he should receive?

Regardless, the suspicion that is being directed at the Eagles confirms our belief that any meaningful change to the trade chart can come only after the draft and before the start of the regular season, since during that period of time no team can be accused of trying to stack the deck in support of its own short-term interests.

[SD_Eagle5]

http://www.delcotimes.com/WebApp/appmanage...t_Story_1920875

Posted on Sat, Apr 19, 2008

Eagles might go into trenches for draft

By Bob Grotz bgrotz@comcast.net

The worst-kept secret in South Philadelphia is that the Eagles will address the offensive side of the ball in the coming week.

The defense already has been addressed.However, Mel Kiper's proposed destination of Philadelphia for wide receiver Devin Thomas of Michigan State with the 19th overall selection is cause for pause.

The guy to keep an eye on is 6-6, 309-pound offensive lineman Branden Albert of Virginia, who is a slimmed-down version of Eagles Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews.

The Buffalo Bills, who own the 11th overall pick, have shown considerable interest in Thomas (6-2, 218). As a junior, Thomas caught 79 passes for 1,260 yards and eight touchdowns.Another year to mature and Thomas might be a top-10 pick, not a prospect that makes you wonder what he did earlier in his tour at East Lansing? As a sophomore, Thomas had six grabs for 90 yards and a TD.

Even loosely connecting the dots suggests the Eagles ��" with 11 draft picks, and possibly a couple of more once they trade cornerback Lito Sheppard ��" could make a deal to move up the board for a guy like Albert.

Albert played guard in college. A converted basketball player, he has the instincts, the feet, the athleticism and the frame to play tackle on the NFL level. There is film of him playing left tackle last season, his junior year with the Cavaliers.

There is almost no way Albert will fall to the Eagles if they hang with the 19th overall pick. With draft pick trade charts very fluid these days, the Eagles could vault from 19 to 11 by packaging their top pick and little more than their second-round pick. Another prospect on the Eagles' radar that also could be available in the top 12 is offensive tackle Jeff Otah (6-6, 323) of Pitt, who also has a basketball background.

The Eagles have upgraded the defense enough with cornerback Asante Samuel and Chris Clemons to address the offense, where quarterback Donovan McNabb could use some help.

"I think we've made a few moves this offseason, and I think people think they have something to prove (after an 8-8 season) and are excited to get going," Eagles president Joe Banner said recently. "I'm excited to see what else we can do to make the team better. I think there's a lot of determination and a lot of optimism."

When the discussion turns to the Eagles and the draft, what you hear rarely is what you get, as evidenced by the selection of quarterback Kevin Kolb in last year's draft. The Eagles had almost everyone believing they would take a safety off the board in the so-so first round. They had no intention of doing so, and traded out of the round to get their quarterback of the future.

The Eagles almost certainly will address the wide receiver position in the coming week, whether it comes by trade for a No. 1-caliber receiver, or in the draft ��" the latter probably more for depth and return ability than show.

Established receivers who will be the talk of next week are Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals, Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals and Roy Williams of the Detroit Lions. The Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to be part of the silent bidding.

Appalachian State wide receiver Dexter Jackson fits the latter category, and he ran one of the fastest 40-yard dashes ever at the NFL scouting combine, a blistering 4.27. The Eagles sent wide receivers coach David Culley to North Carolina to work out the 5-9, 185-pound Jackson, according to reports.

The Eagles also brought Thomas and wide receiver DeSean Jackson (6-0, 166) of California, the latter a receiver/returner.

[Drunkmasterflex]

The Bills would seem like a likely trade partner for the Birds if they are targeting Albert, though there is a chance he won't even be there then.  It would be sweet if they could acquire him and one of the veteran WRs that was mentioned. 

[ice grillin you]

i would farging love to get albert....hes about the only non playmaker id be really happy getting with their first pick

[Drunkmasterflex]

i would farging love to get albert....hes about the only non playmaker id be really happy getting with their first pick

Thats pretty much how I feel about it. 

[Dillen]

EDIT - farg it. Florio's article sucked. Nothing else to it.

[Magical_Retard]

well if they can get a WR and albert....would love it.

[SD_Eagle5]

How bout this scenario: A team wants #19 and Lito in order to move up for Albert...do you do it?

[Rome]

If it meant no more Wost Manneans I'd be all for it.  Lito's a de facto nickel corner at the moment, and not a very happy camper either.  He's gone one way or another so if trading him means they'd get a starting offensive guard for the next 10 years, bring it on.