2008 NFL Draft day 2 open thread
by JasonB
on Apr 27, 2008 2:58 PM EDT
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The story of day one for the Eagles was movement. We saw three trade yesterday and Andy Reid hinted in his post draft press conference that he may be looking to move around some more. The Eagles have 9 picks remaining.
With only 2 rounds in the books there's still some real quality left. The biggest remaining needs left are on the offensive line and at safety. The good news is that there happens to be some good players left at safety. I'd love to see the Eagles get Dajuan Morgan from NC State or Reggie Smith from Oklahoma.
Finally, the Lito Sheppard situation is still hanging out there. Unless a deal gets done for players or future picks, it's hard to see what value a team might have to offer for Lito.
I'll be here all day with updates and commentary, So let's hang out and have some fun on what should be an interesting day two of the NFL Draft.
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I liked this charles Godfrey guy that carolina picked. I’d have liked him to convert to safety
by JasonB on Apr 27, 2008 10:14 AM EDT 0 recs
If New England takes Dan Connor I’m going to cry
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 10:19 AM EDT 0 recs
I like Morgan better but I think there’s a shot we get the BPA here and pick up smith later
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on
Apr 27, 2008 10:26 AM EDT
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Good friend of mine is a Bears fan and I’ve been asking him who Rex would be throwing to next season – on the Bears I mean…
by cavortingEagle on
Apr 27, 2008 10:32 AM EDT
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Trade up for Connor – He’s the best guy on the board by a lot. A lot of people had him going late 1st round.
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 10:28 AM EDT 0 recs
They had another Philly-bred linkebacker (Dan Morgan) for awhile too. Oh Well. I’d love to see Early Doucet come to us too. I don’t know if Andy would do two WRs though…
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on
Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT
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Smith gone...
Some nervous moments here—Cinci, NE, and Houston all could use Morgan.
by BFH on Apr 27, 2008 10:37 AM EDT 0 recs
Yes, I’d like to see us jump up here. It wouldn’t cost more than a 6th round pick
by JasonB on
Apr 27, 2008 10:38 AM EDT
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Is anybody else getting pangs of nervousness everytime that bottom bar comes up with a pick right now?
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 10:41 AM EDT 0 recs
If NE takes the safety from us again, I call shenagians
by cavortingEagle on Apr 27, 2008 10:42 AM EDT 0 recs
There's several OTs that we could take as well
Carl Nicks maybe?
by JasonB on Apr 27, 2008 10:47 AM EDT 0 recs
Wow didn’t see that pick coming. Lets get Morgan here and then trade up for Doucet. Carl Nicks looks good, too. He was projected as a first day guy.
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 10:47 AM EDT 0 recs
B. Smith (DE) "Core Special Teams from Day 1"
so says NFL.com
by slackerjoe on Apr 27, 2008 10:50 AM EDT 0 recs
Let's trade up
and get our safety! We don’t need all these picks.
by slackerjoe on Apr 27, 2008 10:51 AM EDT 0 recs
why did dajuan morgan fall off the face of earth?
by ringordietryin on Apr 27, 2008 10:51 AM EDT 0 recs
time to bundle the ten thousand 6/7th round picks we got and move up
by ringordietryin on Apr 27, 2008 10:52 AM EDT 0 recs
Brian SMith scouting report
Looks like he’s more of a LB
Strengths:
Good speed and quickness with a burst…Outstanding natural pass rusher…Active with a relentless motor…Nice range and does a terrific job in pursuit…Pretty good instincts and awareness…Reliable tackler…Major special teams potential..Is tough and a hard worker with solid intangibles..He was really extraordinarily productive.
Weaknesses:
‘Tweener who may have to make a position change…Is either extremely (DE) or a little (OLB) undersized depending on where he plays…Needs to get stronger..Can get physically manhandled…Repertoire of pass rush moves is limited…Is overaged and will be a 25-year-old rookie…He did not play against a lot of elite competition.
Notes:
Brother Ryan played football at Stephen F. Austin..Played defensive end in college but may have to move to outside linebacker at the next level…A two-time Division I-AA All-American….An intriguing developmental prospect and pass rush specialist.
by JasonB on Apr 27, 2008 10:53 AM EDT 0 recs
Now Doucet goes down. This is ridiculous. What do we need another DLine guy for? I can’t understand this move. If he goes to LB why wouldn’t you trade up and get Dan Connor?
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 10:54 AM EDT 0 recs
AND now Morgan is gone. I hope they know something about Considine that we don’t.
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on
Apr 27, 2008 10:55 AM EDT
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Connor is an ILB
Smith is a outside pass rusher. Maybe in the mold of a Gocong?
by JasonB on
Apr 27, 2008 10:56 AM EDT
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Connor played outside and did well when he was a freshman.
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on
Apr 27, 2008 11:01 AM EDT
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What up guys
had to run some errands this morning got back and to my amazement the Eagles selected some no name LB/DE hybrid. I watched Antwaun Molden, Dajuan Morgan and Early Doucet all go in the same general area.
by Whodie126 on Apr 27, 2008 11:02 AM EDT 0 recs
Bryan Smith
SI.com PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
What? Can anybody explain that?
by piercas on Apr 27, 2008 11:04 AM EDT 0 recs
Classic Andy - can't risk somebody else having him
from NFL.com
Analysis
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.
This is a system pick – he’ll be backing up Gocong and have immediate impact on Special Teams
by cavortingEagle on
Apr 27, 2008 11:16 AM EDT
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Maybe...
We should coin a new Draft Day Nickname
Andy Rei-(ch)
by cavortingEagle on
Apr 27, 2008 11:18 AM EDT
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Trade for Boldin now? Any chance that Doucet pick helps us?
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 11:05 AM EDT 0 recs
Hey Guys
I’m back – what do you think about Bryan Smith?
by ajay on Apr 27, 2008 11:12 AM EDT 0 recs
Bryan Smith
4.65 in the 40 at the combine is outstanding for outside rush end.
Think Trent Cole and Derrick Burgess.
He originally was projected as a 7th roounder, but moved up draft boards…
mmmcc
by fishtown on Apr 27, 2008 11:21 AM EDT 0 recs
I think you can wait and grab him in the fourth with all our picks there.
by Whodie126 on
Apr 27, 2008 11:26 AM EDT
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Nice – thanks. At what point do we start moving around here?
by ajay on Apr 27, 2008 11:25 AM EDT 0 recs
Safety?
When will the Birds start taking some DBs?
Safety could use some new blood.
The Ravens just grabbed Zikowski from ND who is also a punt returner…think John Lynch
He would have been an awesome pick for the birds…Let’s face it…Big Red and company aren’t very good at drafting quality talent.
mmmcc
by fishtown on Apr 27, 2008 11:27 AM EDT 0 recs
That’s not true. Lito, Sheldon, Donovan, Westbrook – pretty much all the good players on this team are homegrown
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on
Apr 27, 2008 11:32 AM EDT
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Reid sucks at the draft
It is True.
1st round busts: Freddie Mitchell, Jerome McDougal,
2nd round busts: Todd Pinkston, Bobby Williams, Quinton Caver, Matt McCoy
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 11:37 AM EDT
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That's been debunked a lot. If we were bad
How the hell would we be one of the elite teams in the NFC?
by Alon on
Apr 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT
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last year
The Birds were last in their division.
In the NFL, you’re only as good as your last game.
Debunk that.
All those pick were bad.
That is the point I’m making.
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 1:14 PM EDT
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So everyone but the Giants suck
Bullshit.
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on
Apr 27, 2008 3:28 PM EDT
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Trade?
The Detroit Lions also were heavily interested in Bryant Smith pre-draft, maybe he’s trade bait for RoY Williams
Or at least I hope so.
mmmcc
by fishtown on Apr 27, 2008 11:31 AM EDT 0 recs
Wow I was just thinking I hope they talk more about Brett Favre. Good thing there’s not 200 new players being introduced into the league that we could talk about.
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 11:34 AM EDT 0 recs
Does anybody else think that Trevor Laws looks like Mike Patterson with dreads and an Amish beard?
by ajay on Apr 27, 2008 11:36 AM EDT 0 recs
P.S.
He looks pretty chill; I hope he’s not into the same habits as Patterson :-)
by ajay on Apr 27, 2008 11:39 AM EDT 0 recs
Patterson and Hemp
I like Patterson more because he smokes hemp buds.
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 11:41 AM EDT
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trade
Lito, 3rd round pick bryant smith, and a 4th rounder for Roy Williams
mmmcc
by fishtown on Apr 27, 2008 11:42 AM EDT 0 recs
locker room
That’s the WRs and RB section…cool pick
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 11:52 AM EDT
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BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter at right tackle also used as a long-snapper in the past.
POSITIVES: Hard-working college tackle who.s at his best in confined quarters. Patient, makes great use of body positioning, and seals defenders from the action. Stays square, effectively fights with his hands, and anchors at the point. Quickly gets off the line into blocks.
NEGATIVES: Lacks footwork and blocking range. Struggles to adjust and rarely moves opponents off the line.
ANALYSIS: McGlynn is an intelligent blocker who gives good effort and plays with a nasty attitude. A marginal athlete, he is better off inside at guard for a power-running offense.
PROJECTION: Middle Sixth Round
by JasonB on
Apr 27, 2008 12:19 PM EDT
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Started 31 consecutive games at right offensive tackle before shifting to right guard as a senior…Appeared in 47 contests during his time with the Panthers, posting 319 key blocks/knockdowns with 49 of those blocks resulting in touchdowns…Had 42 blocks downfield while participating in 2,782 snaps…Graded 90% or better for blocking consistency in four consecutive games in 2007 (vs. Navy, Cincinnati, Louisville and Syracuse), becoming the first Panthers offensive lineman to receive 90% grades in four or more games in the same season since Mark May captured the Outland Trophy in 1980 (vs. Temple, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee)...The only other Pittsburgh lineman to grade 90% or better in three games during the same season was Bill Fralic in 1983 (vs. Florida State, Louisville and Army).
by JasonB on
Apr 27, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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Don't know
Seems like he could do either. He’ll probably compete for all the spots. He’s got a OT’s height.
by JasonB on
Apr 27, 2008 12:32 PM EDT
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Guard
Not enough agility to be an OT in the NFL
He’ll push Andrews or Herremans out after Tre/John retire
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 12:33 PM EDT
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According to NFL Draft Countdown: “Was a four-year starter at right tackle but he’ll likely move inside to guard at the next level…Has starting potential but should at the very least be a valuable backup due to his ability to play anywhere along the offensive line.”
by Thiago on
Apr 27, 2008 12:35 PM EDT
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So who do we want here? Maybe they have a late safety in mind?
by PhillyfanintheBurgh on Apr 27, 2008 12:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah, I can’t believe they haven’t taken a safety yet. And the fact that they haven’t taken a CB yet tells me that Lito’s staying.
by ajay on Apr 27, 2008 12:34 PM EDT 0 recs
keeping lito
Having 3 top CBs isn’t too bad
mmmcc
by fishtown on
Apr 27, 2008 12:41 PM EDT
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