Full Philadelphia Eagles 2011 NFL Draft Results
by JasonB on Apr 30, 2011 10:11 PM EDT
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PrintThe 2011 NFL Draft is over and the Eagles selected a whopping eleven players. With so much uncertainty surrounding next year and free agency not happening, this probably isn't a bad year to have brought in a lot of bodies. We can call this "The Bloodlines Draft." The Eagles drafted three players with relatives that were pro bowlers in the NFL.
So without further ado, here is the full draft class in all its glory with links to all of our stories and analysis of each pick.
Danny Watkins - OL - Baylor - Analysis - The 26 year old Canadian firefighter was the Eagles first round pick
Jaiquawn Jarrett - S - Temple - Analysis - Played his college ball at Temple
Curtis Marsh - CB - Utah St - Analysis - Started college as a RB, finished as a CB with good size
Casey Matthews - LB - Oregon - Analysis - Part of "The Bloodline," brother of Clay Matthews
Alex Henery - K - Nebraska - Analysis - Best kicker in the class by far, all but assures David Akers is gone
Dion Lewis - RB - Pitt - Analysis - Gives the Eagles the two most productive Pitt RBs in the last decade
Julian Vandervelde - OL - Iowa - Analysis - Comes from an OL factory and is an opera singer
Jason Kelce - OL - Cincinnati - Analysis - Eagles have a great track record with late round picks from CIncy
Brian Rolle - LB - Ohio St. - Analysis - Cousin of Giants' Antrel Rolle
Greg Lloyd - LB - Connecticut - Analysis - Son of Steelers great of the same name
Stanley Havili - FB - USC - Analysis - Pass catching fullback
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So what did we learn??
Eagles don’t give a shit about what “experts” say, they will do whatever the hell they feel is right.
I don’t mind the Eagles taking “bad value” picks at all. It means the Eagles are drafting the guy they targeted. Let’s hope it works out.
by cin7 on Apr 30, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My Favorite pick is Andy's shirt
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BTW
this guy thinks the trade between the Pats and Eagles was a conspiracy
I loved the trade, it was funny as hell!
I was sitting next to him when he wrote that and he really meant it as a joke
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by JasonB on Apr 30, 2011 8:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I believe you,
but, really, it is as good of an explanation as I have heard. Tell me that Andy wouldn’t earn a little extra love from our fanbase if he did the same thing to get the Cowboys pick. That and a Super Bowl win would get him the keys to the city.
Did you guys notice
The eagles picked a bunch of guys that
1) Can Tackle
2) Have mean streaks in them.
About time they drafted some guys with some nasty behind them.
Yeah, I hated to see the Giants O-lineman jump teo nesheim from behind after the play, and he had to have samuel stand up for him… we need some nastiness on both sides of the ball..
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by Eagladelphia on Apr 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I voted for Alex Henery
And I was dead serious.
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by JasonB on Apr 30, 2011 8:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i love the henery pick
This dude hit a 57 yard game winner. Akers kick would’ve landed at the goal line. I’m ready for a change. Plus akers and his agent acting like some bi’s.
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 8:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bi-winning?
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by DeSean10 on Apr 30, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
akers caused me my fantasy football championship game, i lost by one point
My mojo so dope. BITCH!
Revis Island, NA continent, Jimmy Smith's EGO
well it wasn’t all his fault but a large part of it was, he usually never misses those.
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had he stepped up in the vikings game and had vick not fumbled the football and it getting returned for a touch down
i would of had some extra change in my pocket ughh
My mojo so dope. BITCH!
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So did I.
And I was dead serious.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
I'm going with Kelce
Because I like Eagles’ success with late Cincinnati players.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
Cam Newton: future QB bust
I like the Eagles draft
similar to the Giants it seems like a diverse group of players that heavily has special teams in mind.
I really think the Havilii pick is a steal. He’s a very good pass catching threat and I was surprised that he wasn’t thought of as a higher pick then the 7th.
Jarrett and nate Allen are versatile safeties that can hit AND cover equally. The 2 best teams in the NFC East again had good drafts.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Nope.
The best team in the NFC east had a great draft. Will go down as one of the best ever.
Giants missed on too many of their picks. Sorry.
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how can you not love this face.
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Keyword in the Voting is "Casey"
Hard to believe that he’s winning the vote for favorite pick. People must not be watching the highlight reels for the other picks. Just because you don’t know the name doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate some of the potential there.
B/c he was picked in the right round would be my guess.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
They did get a good value mid-round pick. Un-fucking-fortunately, they took him in the first round.
Everyone should be familiar with the others by now.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
They did get a good value mid-round pick. Un-fucking-fortunately, they took him in the first round.
Notable UDFAs include:
Quarterback
Pat Devlin Delaware
Running Back/Full Back
Darren Locke Kentucky
John Clay Wisconsin
Craig Cooper Miami
Mario Fannin Auburn
Noel Devine Virginia
Darren Evans VT
Brandon Saine Ohio State
Henry Hynoski Pitt
Wide Receiver
Darvin Adams Auburn
Ricardo Lockette Fort Valley State
Dane Sanzenbacher Ohio State
Terrence Tolliver LSU
DeAndre Brown So. Miss
Tight End
Weslye Saunders South Carolina
Charlie Gantt Michigan State
Center
Kris O’Dowd USC
Zane Taylor Utah
Linnenkohl Oregon State
Tim Barnes Missouri
Jake Kirkpatrick TCU
Defensive Tackle
Ian Williams Notre Dame
Cedric Thornton South Arkansas
Linebacker
Mark Herzlich Boston College
Defensive Backs
Kendric Burney CB UNC
Joseph Lefeged S Rutgers
Deunta Williams S UNC
Jeron Johnson S Boise State
Will Hill S Florida
DeAndre McDaniel S Clemson
Very surprised these guys weren't drafted
Jake Kirkpatrick
Kendric Burney
DeAndre McDaniel
Joseph Lefeged
Deunta Williams
Mark Herzlich
"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
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"Yeah, I like to hit people"
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Surprised at Devlin too, I’d love to pick him up especially since Kolb will be gone. I wanted Tyrod Taylor though.
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Tyrod Taylor
is not going to cut it as a QB. He is so raw that he’s a project that will never make it. If he was willing to change positons that would be nice but he doesn’t want too. I just don’t see him ever becoming anything special in the league.
He’s an athlete with everyone falls in love with in the QB position but he’s a terrible QB.
I'd like to make a quick point about the Eagles-Pats trade.
While it’s entertaining and all, it’s really not that smart. They made that trade somewhere around the 5th round, and the two picks involved in the trade were in the 6th. The Eagles and Pats flip-flopped picks, with the Eagles moving ahead of the Pats. Now, my guess is that when the Eagles were on the clock, the Pats likely phoned the Eagles and indicated which player they wanted so that the Eagles wouldn’t take him.
Now, what if there was a team out there that was interested in trading their 5th round pick next year to the Eagles for that 6th round pick, and the Eagles didn’t particularly feel like they had to have anyone on the board at that spot? You probably make that deal under normal circumstances. However, since the Patriots have placed their trust in you not to take the guy they want, you pretty much can’t trade that pick now, because whoever you trade with may be interested in the Pats’ guy.
So while it’s cute and all, it has just a wee tiny little bit of irresponsibility.
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Couldn’t they just have gotten a gentleman’s agreement from the hypothetical team that they were not taking the Patriot’s guy? If the team is not, they make the trade just like they would have had the swap not happened. If they are, they don’t make the trade, just like they would not have been able to pre-swap.
Eagles fan living in Nebraska.
David Akers has been fantastic for the organization the past decade, but I love that Philadelphia got Alex Henery. He’s gonna be a lock the next decade for us.
In the deed, the glory.
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Henery is the most interesting pick
Frees up cash and alot of it because resigning Akers with his bonus money would be north of at least $5M.
It’s a gamble but Akers is getting long in the tooth, has been average at best from 40+ yds the past few seasons, and is looking for a big payday.
And he missed two easy FGs that would have beaten the freakin Packers in the playoffs.
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I dont usually find myself disagreeing with anything you say Jason..
But I think the fact that his child was sick should clearly but in your post somewhere. The guy is falling off, I get that, but he has been fairly clutch and consistent for this team for the better part of a decade. I think it would be irresponsible of us not to note he had some personal issues going on during the “easy” FG attempts. I love the pick, I agree his days here are probably numbered but Akers was definitely a class act while here.
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by IgglesFanDeployd on Apr 30, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
But it’s not as if he didn’t struggle at other times. There was the Atlanta game two where he couldn’t hit anything.
And maybe he was awful in the playoffs because of his daughter. Or maybe it’s because he’s 37? How can we know?
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I'll consent the Atlanta game..
At this point we literally have a tradition of saying “Let’s go Davey” before every kick. So in my household at least we know he is on the down sloop. I won’t even argue the pick. I like it. Makes a lot of sense. Just thought the post about him missing the two chip shots in the playoffs should come with a disclaimer.
Sheldon Brown Vs. Reggie Bush
What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."
by IgglesFanDeployd on May 1, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Help better come via FA
For this mediocre defense. I don’t see a guy they drafted that can start in Week 1 on a defense where you literally have 3-4 question marks yet.
disagree
Doesn’t seem Like a gamble to me. Look at this guys stats. Very impressive. I’m excited about this. Akers has been accurate but not a big leg at all. Stats suggest Henery has both.
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
coffin punter too
Use sav for long punts and henery for the coffins.
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Akers still was still about league average from 40+ yards the past 2-3 years. It wasn’t like he was chopped liver. Inside 40 yds, he was incredibly accurate.
Replaing a franchise kicker with a rookie is a still fairly risky even if the older kicker has declined a bit.
u said it avg
Don’t get me wrong I like akers a lot but henery has me excited. Look him up. Looks pretty clutch to me. Must be special for us to draft him so early. I figure they’ve done their homework. I’m on board.
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 9:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Certainly interesting
Say what you will about this draft but I would use the adjective ‘interesting’ because I was surprised by a couple of things in this draft starting with the Watkins pick, Jarrett reach, Matthews pick, and Henery pick.
Likes – Watkins, Henery
Dislikes – Jarrett, Lewis
I love the draft. I have faith in our front office and love the fat man. I wanted to see Jimmy Smith but I now have a feeling a big FA cornerback on the horizon. Can’t wait. Stay tuned.
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 9:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
For what is worth, im all for getting jenoris jenkins in the july draft and picking up deandre Mcdaniel even tho we got that kid from Temple. I’m also down for Noel Devine for kick returning. Ricardo Lockette and Deandre Brown are good pickup for that fith spot. I believe Pat Devlin is good to start delopment as their is no need to start. Mark Herzlich and Kendrick Burney can be sleepers as well i’d be ok with them also but im def all for Deandre Mcdaniel and Jenoris in the supplement draft.
Wow.
They’ll all make the 53 man roster. They’ll all be starters. (Probably in 2012 the way things are going.)
If kolb doesn’t go to Seattle I’m afraid we aren’t gonna get much for him. Sounds like bulgier going to cards. Booooo
by flyeaglesfly10 on Apr 30, 2011 9:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i have to admit Danny is growing on me. His enthusiasm and background really make him out to be a great guy.
His age while an issue can have some positive points. He should know what he has to do and knows the Eagles as a ‘young’ team. So hopefully he will go out there and work harder cause of this and not pull some of the immature bull shit you get with younger guys.
Anyone else concerned just a little about the tradeability of Kolb since Andy didn’t even bother drafting a QB? I’m assuming now Andy will sign a veteran QB to backup Vick if we trade him. Devlin isn’t a bad option as a UDFA though, if we ever can….
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Tavaris Jackson and Vince Young would be at the top of my list of free agents to sign for our backup QB before trading Kolb away. There are a lot of other options if you don’t like those.
I wouldn’t mind VY, but I feel like he won’t put the effort in if he doesn’t start
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Neither of those QBs really fit the Andy Reid mold...
Andy loves projects like the next guy but he is usually goes with a competent veteran backup or a draft pick he is grooming. Neither of those guys fit I think.
Sheldon Brown Vs. Reggie Bush
What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."
by IgglesFanDeployd on Apr 30, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He loves projects, but only involving guys who care. I don’t get the impression that VY does.
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Exaclty my point..
He likes young guys who he knows have the drive and initiative to push themselves. I dont know about Jackson but he doesn’t seem to have that talent threshold. VY doesn’t have the “eye of the tiger” to push himself it seems.
Sheldon Brown Vs. Reggie Bush
What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."
by IgglesFanDeployd on May 1, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Do Not Want
Young is a headcase, tons of issues, he couldn’t handle the pressure in Tennessee, imagine what happens if he throws a pick and all of the Linc rains boos down on him. I’d keep him far from this team.
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
You have to look at it from a pure backup position. Unless you’re one of those who thinks the Eagles need to prepare for 5 games without Vick.
I can look at it from a backup position..
But I dont think VY can. Therein lies the problem.
Sheldon Brown Vs. Reggie Bush
What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."
by IgglesFanDeployd on May 1, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess that’s fair. Getting cut from the team that drafted you and all the faith in you can be humbling. Did anyone really know for sure that Vick would sit as 3rd string backup and then 2nd string backup for 2 years without stirring up some trouble?
valid point..
I think Vick was humbled more though. He went from the #1 superstar in the NFL to prison. People questioned if he could play again not if he had the motivation to. I don’t think anyone thinks VY can’t play at a high level. It is more like will he push himself to that level and how will his attitude effect his teammates?
Sheldon Brown Vs. Reggie Bush
What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."
by IgglesFanDeployd on May 2, 2011 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I voted for Jarrett, loved this pick, this guy straight up HITS people
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Same, love the highlight reel on this guy. People saw he was the #4 overall safety (we took the 2nd safety off the board) and immediately assumed we picked him too high. But that list was for free safeties and Jarrett projects to a strong safety in the NFL. We weren’t drafting a replacement for Nate Allen.
Day 3 made me proud.
- The Dion Lewis pick was beautiful. Shifty TINY back behind our hefty OL. Although the possible lost of MJG and Cole takes us down to about 245 average per man? I was hoping for Rodgers (he’s just as good w/ less wear and tear) or the ECU RB (more durable & a better inside runner).
- The Havili pick was beautiful. Better pass-protector than run-blocker; but gives us that Weaver element w/ wiggle.
- Distance kicker?! We’re back?! Glad we have Bobby April on board; should def give him Mason Crosby rookie year potential. If Chaz Henry came out from Florida I would have loved for us to look at him. .. Maybe w/ the 4th next year? #irony
- Better at coverage at the MLB spot w/ Matthews. Before we drafted him my expectations weren’t high; now he’s an Eagle and I expect him to make plays.
One thing this draft screams is awareness and instincts. We went out and got some instinctual and GRITTY players.
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on May 1, 2011 3:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Casey Matthews
He represents the FO going after a proven talent at LB with massive potential. I worried Matthews was too small, but his performance in the BCS championship game against an SEC team (there were some big boys on that line) dispelled some of that.
I wish they had taken Herzlich in the 7th. He is destined to be that guy nobody wanted to spend a pick on who becomes a 6 time pro-bowler. He had a good senior bowl and a professional training staff and workout program will have him back in playing shape. I also wish we had picked up Marcus Canon. If he is good enough for NE, he is good enough for me.
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Casey Matthews
After watching that highlight video of JJ I wanted to change my vote, but I like how well Casey can diagnose a play. I don’t need him to be his brother.. that’s not his position. I want smart guy who can diagnose a play and can cover. Put a few more pounds on him and he’ll be good to go. Hell Clay wasn’t as big in college either..
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by EaglesandRavensFan on May 1, 2011 9:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I want ot change my vote.
I voted for Watkins because I’m real excited about how much of a difference he might make to our Oline, But after reading more abour Alex Henery I’m more excited about that. I guy who could possibly kick AND punt? saves a roster spot, some money, and would just be a hell of a thing to see.
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