Danny Watkins, Philadelphia Eagle

SunMo · April 28, 2011, 10:29:39 PM

guard from Baylor

26 year old rookie

PhillyPhreak54 · April 28, 2011, 10:30:32 PM

a Canadian who studied fire-fighting.

I don't know enough about him to hate or love it.

SD · April 28, 2011, 10:30:59 PM

meh

QB Eagles · April 28, 2011, 10:32:06 PM

howie's adding machine has spoken

Hawk · April 28, 2011, 10:32:13 PM

His name sucks.

BigEd76 · April 28, 2011, 10:32:30 PM

that Baylor powerhouse

It's not like there was a surefire guy they passed on, but I hate taking OGs in the 1st round. Hate it...

PhillyPhreak54 · April 28, 2011, 10:32:31 PM

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SunMo · April 28, 2011, 10:32:58 PM

his age bothers me, probably irrationally so

but 6-3, 310lbs

could've done worse i suppose

interior of the oline was a problem

QB Eagles · April 28, 2011, 10:33:45 PM

Quote from: Hawk on April 28, 2011, 10:32:13 PM
His name sucks.

at least he isn't named andrews

SD · April 28, 2011, 10:34:15 PM

"The smartest guys in the room"

Hawk · April 28, 2011, 10:34:53 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664030

04/04/2011 - Top offensive linemen: 2. Danny Watkins, Baylor, 6-3, 310, 1-2, Watkins, 26, spent four years as a firefighter in his native British Columbia and then enrolled at Butte College in California in the fire sciences program. He first played organized football at Butte and two years later landed at Baylor, replacing 2009 No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith. He's as good on ice skates as he is in ??-inch cleats thanks to his background in hockey. Before he considered the NFL an option, Watkins realized an NHL career wasn't feasible. "When you're 270 pounds in 12th grade," he said, "there weren't many players in the NHL that size." Watkins has impressed since working out at guard at the Senior Bowl, and NFLDraftScout.com has projected him at the bottom of the first round for months. His age and limited football experience will be a hindrance, and he doesn't have ideal size. But his technique is exceptional for a raw prospect with agility and strength. - Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange

PhillyPhanInDC · April 28, 2011, 10:35:01 PM

Word. CB is a huge concern, but the interior o-line was a disaster last year. It's also most likely Mudd's guy, and I like it. The 26 year old thing doesn't bother me, as he's an offensive lineman.

QB Eagles · April 28, 2011, 10:35:23 PM

after that show of mindless patriotism, the eagles select a canadian

SunMo · April 28, 2011, 10:36:32 PM

he can start at right guard from day one, so i guess that negates his age a little bit

Mad-Lad · April 28, 2011, 10:37:48 PM

He looks like Farva from Super Troopers