Mocks

PhillyPhanInDC · April 24, 2006, 04:57:25 PM

Why are you so low on Gaffney? I think the dude could have a big time impact. He was taken in the same spot as Brown in '02, put up decent enough numbers as a number two in a horrible offense, and was consistent doing so. I think the only reason he only got a one year deal was because they are waiting to evaluate Pinkston (anyone know if he is even running yet btw?). As a number two, I think Gaffney will do a fine job.

The BIGSTUD · April 24, 2006, 04:59:00 PM

I think Gaffney is a nice receiver, but nothing better than a #3 slot guy. I think Gaffney would look a lot better paired with Walker and Brown. Then we're talking. But as the 2nd best receiver on your team? Not good.

The BIGSTUD · April 24, 2006, 05:04:57 PM

With McNabb's fragile psyche, and mental state, I just want to go into the season with a really nice receiving corps for him to throw to, so we can put this TO thing behind us 100%. I don't think Brown, Pinkston, Gaffney is good enough. Not even close. We need McNabb to me comfortable back there because he IS the team. If he's hurt, then season over.

SunMo · April 24, 2006, 05:07:29 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 24, 2006, 05:04:57 PM
With McNabb's fragile psyche, and mental state

they're the same thing Dr. Phil

The BIGSTUD · April 24, 2006, 05:08:24 PM

I know.

PhillyPhanInDC · April 24, 2006, 05:11:49 PM

Seriously, if McNabb has a fragile psyche he isn't cut out for this kind of work. I think McNabb will be fine either way, he would be happier with Walker, Brown, Gaffney, Pinky, but wouldn't be any more or less mentally stable. Adding a rookie WR most definitely won't help to improves McNabb's mental state either.

PoopyfaceMcGee · April 24, 2006, 05:12:30 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 24, 2006, 05:04:57 PM
We need McNabb to me comfortable back there because he IS the team. If he's hurt, then season over.

You make an excellent case for upgrading the offensive line.

The BIGSTUD · April 24, 2006, 05:17:10 PM

The same thing applies if he's waiting 5 seconds for receivers to get open, finds no one, and has to take a sack or run for it.

PoopyfaceMcGee · April 24, 2006, 05:25:13 PM

Yeah, but by upgrading the offensive line, they could also run the ball more effectively (even if not more often).

Drunkmasterflex · April 24, 2006, 06:47:53 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 24, 2006, 05:04:57 PM
With McNabb's fragile psyche, and mental state, I just want to go into the season with a really nice receiving corps for him to throw to, so we can put this TO thing behind us 100%. I don't think Brown, Pinkston, Gaffney is good enough. Not even close. We need McNabb to me comfortable back there because he IS the team. If he's hurt, then season over.

WTF?

The BIGSTUD · April 24, 2006, 10:08:32 PM

Here is some Eagles news from KFFL:

Eagles | Team interested in Stovall?
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:42:34 -0700

Larry O'Rourke, of the Morning Call, reports Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Tom Heckert indicated Philadelphia area resident and Notre Dame WR Maurice Stovall is definitely of interest in the second round, where the Eagles have the draft's 45th overall pick. "He's a big kid, runs well for a guy his size," Heckert said. "The new offense (at Notre Dame) helped his draft position."

Eagles | Team not interested in L. White; smokescreen or real?
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:37:07 -0700

Larry O'Rourke, of the Morning Call, reports unless Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Tom Heckert is purposely trying to throw teams drafting just ahead of the Eagles bad information, it does not appear they have any interest in USC RB LenDale White. "Where we're picking (at No. 14), I don't know if there's a back we would pick," Heckert said. "But, we're not against drafting a running back. It falls into the area of, `Is (a given running back) better than the other players available?"

Eagles | Heckert won't discuss trading for J. Walker
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:32:29 -0700

Larry O'Rourke, of the Morning Call, reports Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Tom Heckert declined to get into specifics of a possible trade with the Green Bay Packers for Packers unhappy WR Javon Walker. He did indicate trades are possible, maybe even likely, given the Eagles' abundance of draft picks. "I don't think we'll make (a trade) during the week," Heckert said. "Maybe draft day. And it could be while a team is on the clock (to make a pick), because they'll want to see if they can get anything better."

Eagles | Team could take a chance on a multi-position player
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:31:58 -0700

Larry O'Rourke, of the Morning Call, reports Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Tom Heckert said Monday, April 24, the team could take a chance late and draft a multi-position player in next weekend's NFL Draft. Penn State QB Michael Robinson is one of the multi-position players who could end up as an Eagle. "I like him," Heckert said. "I really do. I think he's a guy who has talent as a quarterback. But he has the talent to also be a wide receiver, a third-down running back, and a returner. He's talented. He's raw as a wide receiver." Heckert said he could envision Robinson as at least a third-string quarterback in the NFL. Another multi-position prospect is Colorado WR/KR Jeremy Bloom. Others who could be on the Eagles' list of potential picks because of their ability to fill a return specialist role as well as play another position include Florida State WR Willie Reid, UCLA RB Maurice Drew and Kansas CB Charles Gordon.

Drunkmasterflex · April 24, 2006, 10:30:42 PM

I would love for the Eagles to take one of these multi-talented players especially Robinson, he is just a good football player and I think there is a place for him in this league.

The BIGSTUD · April 25, 2006, 03:22:16 AM

A part of Brookover's article.

QuoteA name that's coming up as a potential first-round pick by the Eagles is Ohio State center Nick Mangold. Initially projected as a second-rounder, Mangold could fill that need at center the Eagles tried unsuccessfully to plug in free agency with Pro Bowler LeCharles Bentley... . Heckert said Florida State's Kamerion Wimbley and North Carolina State's Manny Lawson both have the ability to play strong-side linebacker even though they are listed as defensive ends or outside linebackers in a 3-4 defense.

Don Ho · April 25, 2006, 03:39:42 AM

Quote from: Philly Forever on April 25, 2006, 03:22:16 AM
A part of Brookover's article.

QuoteA name that's coming up as a potential first-round pick by the Eagles is Ohio State center Nick Mangold. Initially projected as a second-rounder, Mangold could fill that need at center the Eagles tried unsuccessfully to plug in free agency with Pro Bowler LeCharles Bentley... . Heckert said Florida State's Kamerion Wimbley and North Carolina State's Manny Lawson both have the ability to play strong-side linebacker even though they are listed as defensive ends or outside linebackers in a 3-4 defense.

I love Mangold but no way at 14. Who would birds trade down with? He'll definitely be gone by the time birds pick in the second round.

Manny Lawson - as long as Dallas doesn't snag him like all the mocks are predicting.

The BIGSTUD · April 25, 2006, 03:45:49 AM

If we trade down to lkike 25 and get an extra second rounder, then I might like it if we could get Wroten and Stovall both in the second. Or use the extra second to offer GB for Walker, with a 4th and a 4th next year or something(to counter Denver if they offer their 2nd rounder).

But we'd still need a SAM LB.