The Eagles could almost field an entire lineup from the last 2 rookie classes
by JimmyK on May 1, 2011 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintWith 13 total selections in the 2010 NFL Draft (an NFL record since the NFL moved to a 7-round draft), 10 more picks this year, a few undrafted free agents that made the team last season, and a rookie trade sprinkled in, the Eagles could almost field a full lineup from their last two rookie classes alone. The only positions that would remain unfilled on the offense would be one of the OT positions. The only unfilled position on the D would be one DT. And not that the Eagles will likely use him this way, but technically Alex Henery is both a kicker and a punter, so the only special teams position unfilled would be a long snapper. There will be a lot to watch for in training camp this year, if there even is one, of course.
| Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS | SS | |||||||||
| Nate Allen (2) | Jaiquawn Jarrett (2) | |||||||||
| Kurt Coleman (7) | ||||||||||
| OLB | MLB | OLB | ||||||||
| Keenan Clayton (4) | Jamar Chaney (7) | Greg Lloyd (7) | ||||||||
| Brian Rolle (6) | Casey Matthews (4) | |||||||||
| CB | DE | DT | DT | DE | CB | |||||
| Curtis Marsh (3) | Brandon Graham (1) | Jeff Owens (7) | (empty) | Ricky Sapp (5) | Trevard Lindley (4) | |||||
| Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (3) | Jorrick Calvin (6-T) |
| Offense | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | OT | OG | C | OG | OT | TE | |||||
| Riley Cooper (5) | Austin Howard (UFA) | Danny Watkins (1) | Jason Kelce (6) | Julian Vandervelde (5) | (empty) | Clay Harbor (4) | |||||
| Chad Hall (UFA) | |||||||||||
| QB | |||||||||||
| Mike Kafka (4) | |||||||||||
| RB | FB | ||||||||||
| Dion Lewis (5) | Stanley Havili (7) |
| Special Teams | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K/P | LS | KR/PR | ||
| Alex Henery | (empty) | Chad Hall (UFA |
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Don’t forget DE Phillip Hunt. Not technically from a draft, but this will be his first year in the league.
Put jeff owens at NT and let t’eo play undertackle, which he’d be servicable at.
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by corn on the kolb on May 1, 2011 12:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Or pull a McDermott and just put Brandon Graham at DT
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Or really pull a McDermott and drop them all back into coverage
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on May 1, 2011 1:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
when we drafted him, thought he was going to play DT more than DE
by Phillyrampage on May 1, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
How many of these guys make the team?
Locks
Cooper, Graham, Chaney, Allen, Harbor,
Probably
Sapp, Teo, Clayton, Coleman, Lindley,
Maybe
Hall, Owens, Calvin, Horward
Am I right/wrong?
by Jared's New Name on May 1, 2011 12:18 PM EDT reply actions
Not everyone iis going to recognize that you’re only referring to the 2010 class, so let me first say to everyone – He’s referring only to the 2010 rookie class.
OK, with that out of the way – Calvin is a goner, I’d have to think – He’s less than a maybe. I’d put Sapp in the maybes. I’d put Coleman in the locks. Otherwise, looks about right.
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The Eagles are likely to bring in a veteran cornerback once free agency begins. I they do, you have:
- Asante
- Vet CB
- Hanson
- Marsh
- Lindley
- Calvin
- Hobbs
With Hobbs likely to retire, and Calvin just not very good, I’d certainly project Lindley to make the team, but it’s not a sure thing.
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Are you sure Hanson is a lock? He wasn’t exactly impressive last year, even in the nickel package, and seems to be badly exposed when used as the #2 corner. There’s a reason the guy couldn’t beat out Dmitri Patterson on the depth chart. Lindley didn’t wow either, and could be just another failed mid-round pick at CB for the Eagles, but there’s youth and potential for Lindley, whereas Hanson is unlikely to improve.
Hanson was quietly really, really solid last year. That’s not even a joke. Try to think of a specific play off the top of your head in which he got toasted.
I don’t think it was a case of Patterson beating out Hanson. It’s a matter of the two guys playing different positions. Hanson is comfortable (and good) in the slot, but he’s a major liability on the outside. The Eagles weren’t going to put Hanson on the outside when Hobbs went down, so they went with Patterson, and kept Hanson right where he was.
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Try to think of a specific play off the top of your head in which he got toasted.
…Bears. God how I hate the Bears and their shitty field.
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Yes, this is 2010. I think it’s pretty hard to figure out who in this (2011) draft will make the team. I would like to think that all of them do, but who knows – especially with a short camp and everything else going on. Lindley is probably close to a lock. Would be odd to give up on a marginally promising CB after one year.
by Jared's New Name on May 1, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
All 10 won’t make make it. The Eagles either outright cut or send a few draft picks to the practice squad every year. I think they’ll try to IR (redshirt) a player. Lloyd is coming off a torn ACL and MCL, so he could be one of those guys. I think anyone drafted 1st through 4th round is safe, unless they really crap the bed. The rest have to battle it out.
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No...
It’ll be..
Locks- Cooper, Graham, Chaney, Allen, Coleman, Lindley.
Probably- Te’o, Clayton, Howard.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Chaney was a 7th round pick
not a (6), like you have
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