With the 122nd overall pick the Philadelphia Eagles select QB Mike Kafka

by JasonB on Apr 24, 2010 11:26 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

With their third pick of the 4th round and second consecutive pick the Eagles select Mike Kafka, QB Northwestern.

As expected, the Eagles take their developmental QB. Quick take from mocking the draft

Coming from a spread offense, Kafka will have to learn how to read a defense better, particularly linebackers in coverage. His arm is only average, but if his field vision improves he could be a real sleeper. He's an above-average athlete for a quarterback and has good footwork and mechanics.

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Good pick

"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 24, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

Love this pick. Gonna make a good backup or insurance policy.

by joetimek on Apr 24, 2010 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

And we can officially kill the Jeff Garcia Part Deux talk…

"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 24, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

I’m fine with garcia coming in and mentoring both these kids. And writing is on the wall for the vick experiment.

In the meantime… wtf andy reid, you put entirely too much faith in people last named “andrews”. How about someone to play RG or C? Nick cole is good imo, but can’t do both at the same time

by corn on the kolb on Apr 24, 2010 11:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Huh?

I like this guy, but Dan LeFevour is still on the board!

Wishlist:
[Desean Jackson] -for- [1,000 Receiving Yards] -currently- [1167] * [PRO BOWL]
[Asante Samuel] -for- [9 Interceptions] -currently- [9] * [PRO BOWL]
[Trent Cole] -for- [12.5 Sacks] -currently- [12.5] * [PRO BOWL]
[Michael Vick] -for- [4 Rushing Touchdowns] -currently- [2]

by D-JAX! on Apr 24, 2010 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

ESPN had a lot of good things to say about him. Very good.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Apr 24, 2010 11:41 AM EDT reply actions

I dont wanna be a party pooper............

but this is definitely one of if not the most mind boggling drafts ive seen in the Andy Reid era. With players like Rickey Sapp, Myron Rolle, and Perrish Cox still on the board were takin TEs LOL, i guess that shows how much faith they have in C. Ingram stayin healthy this year.

by goldenbird09 on Apr 24, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

New Game Plan Maybe?

With the blocking TE/FB and the draft of Charles Scott and signing of Mike Bell maybe the Eagles try a little bit more running for Kolb.

by nitsujjh on Apr 25, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

i would hope sooooooooo..............

anybody that claims 2 know anything about the Birds should know the key 2 us taking back the division next year hinges on Kolbs play and the defense re-establishing itself as a top D, obviously the main way 2 help Kolb is 2 run the ball, unfortunetly i dont think Andy will ever realize that, 2 bad because hes gonna riun Kolb if he doesnt help him out in the run game.

by goldenbird09 on Apr 25, 2010 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope Ingrahm can stay healthy this year, he seems like he could be a really exciting addition to our already speedy receiving coprs…Is the kid from Miss. St. can catch some balls out of the backfield or give us an option to use weaver in other places, he could be another weapon.
It just seem like we’re investing alot into these devalued guys that are “supposed” to be healthy by next season. I think we’d be lucky if half of the Simms, Lindley, Marlin Jackson, Ingrahm, and whoever else in that bunch actually contribute this season…

DOC

by ProBowlTrentCole58 on Apr 24, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions