Eagles trade up in 7th, select LB Jamar Chaney

by JasonB on Apr 24, 2010 3:54 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

The Eagles traded their 6th round pick in 2011 for Detroit's #220 overall pick this year. With #220 they selected Jamar Chaney LB Mississippi State.

NFL.com's quick take on the 6-1 242lb Chaney

Chaney is coming off his most productive year as a collegiate player after missing most of the 2008 season with an injury in the opener. Chaney has adequate size, strength and athleticism for the position. Chaney has improved his run defense but is best in space as a coverage defender. He is inconsistent to take on and shed blockers and may be best covered up at the next level. Chaney plays with an excellent motor and is quick to pursue with solid instincts. He runs well and shows excellent range which should make him great in combination man schemes as well as special team’s at the nest level. Chaney is a very good football player that is likely to be productive as a rookie.

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Looks like they got a guy to play Nickel LB.

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

A steal

Seriously.

by LegendKnight22 on Apr 24, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

I'd have to agree... May make up for drafting Clayton in the fourth...

by JeanClaudeSilly on Apr 24, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, another undersized pick with an excellent motor. Which of these guys will be converted to offensive line?

by mattjg on Apr 24, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

Ok, not undersized, but a guy who has trouble stopping the run nonetheless.

by mattjg on Apr 24, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

We are in the 7th round here Matt… Everyone is going to have something.

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by JasonB on Apr 24, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

take a drink

every time you hear “excellent motor”

by JGCarraway on Apr 24, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

ha

"Buy low sell high!"

by Dmyth13 on Apr 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

We'd all be passed out.

"He wasn't an astronaut, he was a tv comedian! And he was just using space travel as a metaphor for beating his wife!"

by groot on Apr 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

They must think stacy andrews is good to go, and still be trusting Max J-G.

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Giant’s fans are going to be pissed.

I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.

by no1pipelayer on Apr 24, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Why?

Because they took a punter? Jeff Feagles is getting old…

If I'm goin' to hell, you're coming with me...

by DIBTA on Apr 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

why?

"Buy low sell high!"

by Dmyth13 on Apr 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Alot of their fans wanted him

I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.

by no1pipelayer on Apr 24, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Well that’s twice we’ve pissed off the giants fans now according to my count. The first with Brandon Graham, and the second with this guy now.

If I'm goin' to hell, you're coming with me...

by DIBTA on Apr 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

o, why did they want him so much?

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

One of their biggest needs ILB

I'm not drunk I'm just drinking.

by no1pipelayer on Apr 24, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

One of their biggest needs

Make that their most important need. Since day 1. I think its funny that all the draft picks were targeting in the draft were taken before they even got close to em.

by macjack09 on Apr 24, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude runs a sub 4.6 great value, great player

by 410eaglesfan on Apr 24, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

us giant fans thought he was on our radar

when we took Dillard, we knew that meant no Chaney.

by NYG_Slater on Apr 24, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Me gusta

by macjack09 on Apr 24, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

It’s fairly likely that Chaney will be better than whoever they could have gotten next year with the pick they dealt.

I’m happy with this.

Berries are nice, but Graham crackers taste pretty good too.

by alcatraz0109 on Apr 24, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

Next pick should be Selvish Capers of WVU. He has fallen a bit, I think. He would add some depth at OT.

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

Andy Reid probably has a lot of guys in mind here if he hasn’t picked one yet.
probably someone on no one’s radar

by JGCarraway on Apr 24, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Since when did this recent Eagles regime pick workout wonders?

Te’O-Nesheim
Clayton
Harbour
Chaney

Kinda makes the Clayton pick (which I did not like anyway) seem redundant. At least they are drafting LBs.
Wonder if the defensive style will be changing with McDermott.

by phxphilly on Apr 24, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

I think they are trying to go with speed in LB corps, so can cover and blitz.

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Who says they’re workout wonders? Te’O-Nesheim was a very productive college player. As was Harbor.

I don’t know enough about the other two to say whether they’re “workout wonders” or not.

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by JasonB on Apr 24, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Te'O

Wasn’t he a reach? He was graded horrible. This draft looks iffy at best to me.

"Buy low sell high!"

by Dmyth13 on Apr 24, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

quit being so stubborn

Te’O killed the Combine and was a fast rising guy who was going in the 3-4 range in most knowledgeable mocks before the Draft. He was NOT graded horribly, nor was he a vast reach.

My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.

by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Apr 24, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree not workout wonders, I was commenting on changing philosophy maybe a little with lbs. Not going for Kirklands, Trotters of the world even as backup LBs.

by fantasybc88 on Apr 24, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

But their combine numbers appears to have bumped them up in value considerably over their college productions alone.
The only pick I am really displeased with is Keenan Clayton because he seems like only a WILL and we have plenty of those.
Also, I really wanted Edds and to have Miami steal him from me makes me think the Eagles panicked and needed some LB there. I’m sure I will never know but Edds could have been the starting SAM this year.

by phxphilly on Apr 24, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I had the same thought re: Edds

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Apr 24, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

what did we trade to move up?

"Buy low sell high!"

by Dmyth13 on Apr 24, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

it says a 6th rounder next year for the Lion's 7th this year

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by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Apr 24, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

"Buy low sell high!"

by Dmyth13 on Apr 24, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I like that we actually drafted players this year

all those times we put something off until the future, THIS was the year we needed to bring people in.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Apr 24, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you!

Jim Johnson(RIP). Brian Westbrook(36). Donovan Mcnabb(5). Brian Dawkins(20). Sheldon Brown(24). Jeremiah Trotter(54).

Thanks for the memories...

by Route36 on Apr 24, 2010 4:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Thank you!

Jim Johnson(RIP). Brian Westbrook(36). Donovan Mcnabb(5). Brian Dawkins(20). Sheldon Brown(24). Jeremiah Trotter(54).

Thanks for the memories...

by Route36 on Apr 24, 2010 4:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

LOL, so excited I double posted. Now, I’m happy with this draft.

Jim Johnson(RIP). Brian Westbrook(36). Donovan Mcnabb(5). Brian Dawkins(20). Sheldon Brown(24). Jeremiah Trotter(54).

Thanks for the memories...

by Route36 on Apr 24, 2010 4:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I just made a fanpost

would love your thoughts on this move.

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by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Apr 24, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Lookin Good Louis!

Feeling Good Billy Ray!

Waiting for Five Guys Burgers and Fries to open at the Exton Mall! I can't wait!

by Lombardi and Broad on Apr 24, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

common theme

when you look at the players that were selected in this draft, you consistently see phrases “high motor” and “leadership”. i think our FO felt that the team defense lacked those two qualities last season. in a way, this is their way of saying that they screwed up by letting dawkins go…

i have no problems selecting many players in this draft, since this draft was supposed to be one of the best in awhile. however, if we don’t end up with at least 4 starting-caliber players after all the shuffling howie and andy did, i would consider the draft an utter failure…

by ringordietryin on Apr 25, 2010 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

agreed 100%

by oclafcire on Apr 25, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Jamar Chaney is on twitter

his name is @Jamar22Chaney. Follow him up, Philly faithful! Show him that brotherly love. Let him know our expectations, as well…

by oclafcire on Apr 25, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

My favorite pick of this draft.

I Am Better Than Jack Who Some Fool Thinks Is Better Than Asante (IABTJWSFTIBTA)
JIBTA’s actually Jack Ikegwuonu... and he’s f***ing pissed.
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by DeSean10 on Apr 25, 2010 6:45 PM EDT reply actions