Bryan Smith, Philadelphia Eagle

[PhillyPhreak54]

Okay, I guess. Not exciting yet not bad.

[hunt]

i won't pretend that i ever heard of this guy before but this pick doesn't make sense to me.  a de who can actually play de would've been nice...or a safety.


foxsports.com analysis:

Curious pick, here. Smith wasn't this high on many boards. A DE in college, he'll likely move to OLB. With Darrell Robertson, Cliff Avril, and Brian Johnston still on the board, I don't love this one.

[SunMo]

i knew Andy the Genius had to come out and play sometime today

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

At least he's not white or Asian.  C'mon, folks.  Think positive!

[SunMo]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/bryan-smith?id=2710

Small school defensive end prospect who will have to be moved to outside linebacker in the NFL, but has flashed the athleticism and certainly the big-play ability to warrant this projection. The most dominant edge rusher in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly D-IAA) over the past two seasons, Smith is a two-time All-American and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. As one would expect of a player his size, Smith possesses great burst off the snap and the straight-line speed to chase down ballcarriers. He has intriguing change of direction and flashes explosiveness in his hands, prompting some to view him as a potential diamond in the rough.

Positives: Intriguing athlete who has dominated his level of competition. ... Good burst off the snap and shows the balance to sink his shoulders and drive around the offensive tackle. ... High-effort player who pursues with passion. ... Reads the action quickly and flashes the change of direction to flatten out and beat backs to the edge. ... Flashes strong use of hands to disengage from blocks.

Negatives: Classic 'tweener who lacks the size to remain at defensive end, but has no experience and only flashes the athleticism necessary to transition to outside linebacker. ... Lacks the strength to hold up to effective blocking - even at this level. ... Not viewed as an intriguing enough prospect to earn high-level all-star game consideration.

[QB Eagles]

Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?  Favorite player?

"I did not have a favorite player, but I would have to say my favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys."

[Rome]

there's no way he's going to get bigger or stronger in the nfl.

huge bust pick.

HUGE!

[QB Eagles]

What was the last good movie you saw?

"The Eye, with Jessica Alba."

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Get an "Ask Bryan Smith" section!

[hunt]

there's no way he's going to get bigger or stronger in the nfl.

huge bust pick.

HUGE!

hey, he might reach his potential and become the next chris gocong...but dook won't even see the field this season & the 3rd round is way to early for a guy like that, imo.

[SunMo]

yeah, he's going to gain 30 pounds of muscle and grow 4 inches...

[Diomedes]

Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?  Favorite player?

"I did not have a favorite player, but I would have to say my favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys."

please tell me this quote was reported before the Philadelphia Eagles drafted him?

[General_Failure]

yeah, he's going to gain 30 pounds of muscle and grow 4 inches...

He might when he sees Joselio Hanson in the locker room.

[Rome]

again, cole did.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

but dook won't even see the field this season

Incorrect.  Mayock said the kid is a beast on teams and will be a core guy there right away.


Overall, the Eagles really have gotten a lot better (on paper) on special teams.  Thank Christ.  They sucked ass last year.  I want to punch my TV when I see that they were 6th in the NFL on offense and 10th on defense last year.  What a waste.