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Riffing off of my brother’s point, with so few spots open on the Eagles roster and 7 picks, why wouldn't you trade 2 picks for a proven player.

 

Would the Eagles 2nd and 5th rounders to get Denver  middle LB Al Wilson? Your 5th rounder might not even make this team - regardless of what position they are - so essentially you are "drafting" a proven NFL starter with your 2nd round pick. If the Eagles 2nd round pick this year started immediately who wouldn't take that deal?

 

I like either Spikes or Wilson, both are proven players. And LB is one of the few positions that the Eagles really don't evaluate talent really well (McCoy, Jones, Richmond, Wayne, Gardner, and this list goes on).

 

I just don't see how they draft any interior linemen on the offensive or defensive sides. if they, do it would likely be a wasted pick.

 

I would like to see a couple LBs taken and hope one of them hits (though chances are they won't be starting much this year) - indeed, we're hoping Gocong who is projected as a starter after having taken everything in this year won't be a total bust.

 

I would like to see a safety or two as heir apparent to B. Dawk. In fact, i think at #26 in the first round the Eagles could grab just such a player/position.

 

Oddly, i wouldn't mind seeing a D-end. I presume McDougle will be cut. But i'm a little leery of relying too much on Kearse this year after he's had three ligaments reattached (ACLs are always a 2 year recovery. you can get on the field in year 1, but it isn't till year 2 where you regain past form). That leaves only Cole, Thomas, and Howard.

 

Take a flyer on some WR with speed in the late rounds. And, of course, a big back to get tough short yards.

 

Also should probably look at picking up a TE in case they can't resign LJ.

 

Looking back, why in the world did they waste a draft pick on QB Andy Hall? i mean, did they really think he could make the team?

 

What i also like about the Eagles is that they are willing to trade a later pick to move up in the earlier rounds if they see a guy they really want (Andrews).

 

i presume they'll take best available at 26, as long as it isn't a lineman. i also like they're very forward thinking picks. Everyone questioned why they were taking 3 DBs (Lito, Brown, Lewis) when they already had 2 pro bowl CBs - but they knew exactly what they were doing and they moved seamlessly from replacing 2 pro bowl corners with 2 other pro bowl corners.