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Eagles 2011 Draft: 5 Mid-Round Running Backs to Consider
Posted on 26. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
After working out multiple running back prospects prior to the draft, all indications point towards the Eagles drafting a running back this year. We don’t know exactly how high the team values that spot because they definitely have more important needs. However, it seems like they’ll look for a potential backup for LeSean McCoy. Right [...]
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10 Prospects the Eagles Could Consider Trading Up For in 2011 NFL Draft
Posted on 26. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
After Howie Roseman’s press conference last week, we really don’t know what to expect out of the Eagles during the first round. He spoke about be willing to trade back and out of the first round. Does that statement guarantee the Eagles won’t make a selection in the first round? Absolutely not. His statement just [...]
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Eagle Eye View: Eagles 2011 NFL Draft Preview
Posted on 26. Apr, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
We’re back! It’s been since the end of the season that we’ve recorded a podcast but we’re back to preview the 2011 NFL Draft. The offseason has a bit boring due to the NFL lockout, but we’re hear to voice our thoughts on how we think things will go for the Eagles in the draft. [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Texas Cornerback Curtis Brown
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
There are a few things you can never have enough in the NFL. You can never have enough pass rushers, pass catchers, and cornerbacks. The Eagles are fairly set when it comes to pass catchers and the pass rushers, however they have a dramatic lack of competent corners. Asante Samuel is a complete stud, but [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Auburn Offensive Tackle Lee Ziemba
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
Daniel “Lee” Ziemba first caught my attention when I was flipping through some college games back in the fall. Auburn was the team and I decided to settle on that game to see what all the hype surrounding Cam Newton was about. My attention did not stay on Newton, but rather it moved to his [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Baylor OT/G Danny Watkins
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
Mike Vick is almost Super-Man. Almost. To get there, he needs something more than horrific blindside protection. Danny Watkins, could be the answer to that. Watkins is a very interesting prospect. As of now he is 26. He has very little experience playing football. That alone might ward off some teams. At the same time, [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Baylor Defensive Tackle Phil Taylor
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
After Howie Roseman’s statements in his press conference this week, some think the Eagles will draft a defensive lineman in the first round or trade back. With that in mind, we’ll all have our eye on the top defensive line prospects in the 2011 draft class. One guy the Eagles may have an eye on [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Miami Cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke
Posted on 24. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
Want a corner who has some speed? Look no further than University of Miami corner DeMarcus Van Dyke. He may have played fast in college, but he showed everyone just how fast he was at this years NFL Combine. Van Dyke ran a 4.28 second 40-yard dash time, which was the fastest time of all [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft: Top 5 First Round Needs
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The first round pick. It’s something we project months before the draft takes place and change it over and over. However, with the draft just a week away, we’ve honed in on our needs and we know what players we’re interested. For the Eagles, there are two positions that jump out at me as positions [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Ohio State Linebacker Brian Rolle
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The Eagles draft history says that they won’t be drafting a linebacker in the early rounds. That’s not the biggest problem in the world as they have more stressing needs. However, the Eagles will look to find some talented prospects at linebacker in the later rounds. One prospect they’ve taken a closer look at is [...]
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10 Middle to Late Round Draft Prospects the Eagles Could Pursue
Posted on 20. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
Most Eagles fans are concerned about what the Eagles will do in the first round. Will they take a corner? Will they take an offensive lineman? Will move up or down from the 23rd overall selection? The early rounds of the NFL draft are important. There’s really no denying that. Teams are looking for players [...]
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5 Defensive Game Changers the Eagles Should Pursue in the 2011 Draft
Posted on 14. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The Eagles defense needs some serious help. They lack a player who opposing offenses fear and opposing offensive coordinators really have to game plan for. Asante Samuel can be tough to throw at, but he only plays one side. Put your better receivers on the opposite side, and it solves that problem. Entering the 2011 [...]
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Eagles 2011 Draft Prospect: Villanova Offensive Lineman Benjamin Ijalana
Posted on 14. Apr, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The Eagles have held a handful of private workouts for offensive lineman so far this offseason. One prospect they hosted didn’t have to travel very far. Out of Villanova, offensive tackle Benjamin Ijalana had a private workout with the Birds. Ijalana was an FCS star at Villanova at the left tackle position. However, there are [...]
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