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WR Darrius Heyward-Bey to visit Philadelphia?

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After earlier reports that the Eagles had a workout with Darrius Heyward-Bey at his college, Philly.com is reporting that the Eagles are looking to bring him to Philadelphia for a private visit.

The Eagles are hoping to arrange a private workout with Maryland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Heyward-Bey has already worked out with the Baltimore Ravens, who brought in quarterback Joe Flacco to throw to him. Tampa Bay reportedly has a visit scheduled and Minnesota is looking to arrange a visit.

Mocking the Draft scouting report on Heyward-Bey

6'2, 206 pounds | Maryland | Wide receiver

Strengths:
Heyward-Bey is probably the best vertical threat among the wide receivers in this class. Easily breaks press coverage. He uses his strength to be beat the jam and break away from defenders. At times, he can make difficult catches look easy. Tall with long arms. Solid after the catch setting up his blockers. Very good leaper and knows how to reach the ball at the high point.

Weaknesses: At this point in his career, Heyward-Bey is still more of a track athlete than a wide receiver. He's not the best route runner and will need to be coached heavily in this area. Wasn't really asked to go across the middle while at Maryland so his toughness is somewhat questionable. Unreliable as a blocker.

Final word: Big and strong, Heyward-Bey certainly looks the part of a top receiver. However, outside of the Miami game his freshman year, Heyward-Bey never really dominated like elite wide receivers do. Had only four career 100-yard games. Had less than 50 yards receiving in seven games his junior year. In Heyward-Bey's defense, Maryland never had a decent quarterback during his three years in school. Will test much better than he plays.

Round projection: 2

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Interesting..

Im still higher on a Nicks or Britt… I have been lookin at film of Ramses Barden guy looks pretty solid as well

DeSEAN JACKSON THE ONE

by TheILLadeph on Apr 6, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like the analysis

Jason,

I like the added analysis. Since there are so many reports of potential visits and most will amount to nothing, my response to previous visits has been, “Meh.” The extra analysis makes me take an extra look.

Thanks!

by Dawk on Apr 6, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

I don’t know what to think of this guy. He’s projected here as a 2nd rounder, but I see some mocks with him going in the top 15. He’s a project, to be sure. Not sure I’d take him.

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he’s the type of players some team could fall in love with and take in the mid first round.

www.okupy.com

by royboy on Apr 6, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

I just don’t see it. That’s a 5.8 million dollar cap hit. Do they just eat it?

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Eagles _are_ salary cap champs, but...

I don’t really feel like there’s room on the roster for Reggie and a high round draft choice who’ll demand playing time.
Unless Reggie starts contributing on Special Teams that is…

by cavortingEagle on Apr 6, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually… given the fact that we can’t carry any LTBE bonuses into next year… it’s hard to invest tons of cash into an asset that will require payment every year… so it will leave us with alot of cap room at the end of the year that will go away. this would be a great year to use some of that to jettison Reggie

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t they have enough cap space to do it?

www.okupy.com

by royboy on Apr 6, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

probably

eaglescap.com suggests the eagles have almost 40 million in cap room.

by cavortingEagle on Apr 6, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after the safety signings and such, it’s closer to like 34ish i think

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and weaver

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw shit

Only 34 million? :-)

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pocket change.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 6, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So $35 MM minus whatever the pay rookies with is probably close to $10 -$12 MM, right? Why does everyone say the eagles can’t drop Reggie Brown because of the cap hit? I’m really asking this question, I think there’s something I’m missing.

www.okupy.com

by royboy on Apr 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

see my above statement… if they’re going to do it, now is the time to do it…

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two things

Either they…

1. Hope that he can still be a serviceable WR for them, as a #3 or something OR…
2. They want to try to trade him and get something for him. This is why Andy touts him as a “starting caliber WR” when he didn’t start for us last year.

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2. They want to try to trade him and get something for him. This is why Andy touts him as a "starting caliber WR" when he didn’t start for us last year.

although i understand where you’re coming from here… it’s a laughable thought… every time andy says this i just shake my head

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But somebody wanted Greg Lewis enough to trade for him…

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well he was pretty much the only receiver on the planet that destroyed the pats on a consistant basis… if you can’t beat him… ummmm trade for him?

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He makes it to training camp, but

I think the Eagles will cut him if he can’t contribute.
The Birds have 6 receivers on the roster right now and they carried 6 on last years roster.
Suppose the birds go wide receiver in round 1 or 2 that’s 7 and there’ll probably be 10 in training camp…
Desean Jackson and Kevin Curtis are our top 2 wideouts right now and a rook won’t change that (unless his name is crabtree)
Avant is either the 3rd or 4th wide receiver and is a top contributor on special teams.
McBride doesn’t make it to opening day unless he can beat out Hank.
Reggie Brown then needs to beat out Baskett or McBride as a special teams contributor in order to make the roster if the Birds take one high.

by cavortingEagle on Apr 6, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i really don't think the eagles will draft a wr...

i’d be very surprised if they did and cavortingEagle basically explained why. i think we’ll see our top picks go after an o-lineman, running back, and tight end. maybe we’ll trade the picks somehow, but i really don’t see us going after this guy unless he drops to the 3rd round or something like that.

by awd777 on Apr 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just wondering, say you are DeSean Jackson, you have a chip on your shoulder because you believe you should have been a first round pick last year and had one of the best rookie WR years in the NFL in terms of yardage. Then the next year the Eagles draft a WR in the first round, how do you feel?

That said I’ve actually seen Heyward-Bey play (Sister goes to Maryland) and I wouldn’t say he stood out like when you say Calvin Johnson play or even DeSean Jackson.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 6, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But

Why would DeSean take that personally? He’s 23 and Kevin Curtis is going to be 31. If the Eagles did invest in a receiver early it’d be to replace Curtis, not him.

by ajay on Apr 6, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

truth

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 6, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

far enough ...

I don’t really think WR is an issue for us not nearly as bad as RB/TE/OL so as any player on the team I would be annoyed if we drafted DHB at 21/28 which I feel is a reach for a project or even 53.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 6, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is my thing. Taking the actual player out of the equation and focusing simply on the WR position..

I agree that TE & RB and even OL are bigger needs. However, the main need for the Eagles offense is still playmakers. I would love it if we got a playmaker to fill the RB or TE hole… but if we added a bigtime WR it would be make the need for a bigtime TE or RB that can contribute right away less.

by JasonB on Apr 6, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can go with that.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 6, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOw that he’s in the league, I don’t see how he’d care. If he plays well over the next 2 years, he’ll be in line for a big payday regardless.

by JasonB on Apr 6, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this will probably not happen unless he drops significantly and even then we could go with other wideouts besides the only way the eagles draft a wideout in the first two rounds is if they the players the eagles want arent there and top wideouts fall far in the draft

by diavoloskier on Apr 9, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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