Senior Bowl This Weekend Probably Will Feature A Future Eagle
by JasonB on Jan 23, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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PrintThe 63rd annual Senior Bowl kicks off this weekend in Mobile, Alabama and at this point should be required viewing for Eagles fans. As Les Bowen pointed out, the Eagles appear to put quite a bit of stock into what they see there.
Two years ago, Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham was named the Senior Bowl's most valuable player after dominating with five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. The Eagles traded up to take Graham with the 13th pick.
And 4 years ago, Notre Dame defensive tackle Trevor Laws was named the game's most outstanding lineman with five solo tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. The Eagles used their top pick that year to take Laws in the second round.
While Danny Watkins didn't win any awards last season, he was considered one of the standout performers by most scouts in attendance, especially in the week of practices leading up to the game.
The Vikings' staff will be coaching the North roster and the Redskins will run things for the South. The Eagles will have almost their entire scouting/front office team down there with one possible exception, Andy Reid. Bowen says that Reid was undecided as to whether he would attend. Juan Castillo by the way, will be there. Obviously that means he's not being fired, but you would have to assume that as the media gets access to the Eagles contingent down there the first questions will be about him. So we should know officially whether he'll be the defensive coordinator next year or not this week.
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If Laws and Graham are indicators for Senior Bowl MVP’s\Standouts for the Pro’s, then stay at home Eagle scouts. Stay…..at…..home……
Do or do not! There is no try!
Good.
If Castillo is indeed our DC for next year then I want him here. Let him see the stock firsthand so he can grab players that fit whatever system he goes with.
He should be at the combines too.
by MrGlantzman on Jan 23, 2012 3:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol
Graham and Laws turned out great.
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I wouldnt say writing off
but remission sounds good
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Seems like Juan Castillo and Jim Washburn are writing off Graham
As the wrap on him was “He’ll be at full strength by the first Cowboys game”
Did he take the field at all this season? I seem to remember it being mentioned that he did, but he didn’t give us any reason to notice he was on the field.
by UnclaimedFright on Jan 23, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
I think we all know better
that the surgery he had takes a good year if not two to come all the way back. Give him a break, the Eagles will of course paint it rosey as to when he’ll be back. Anyone with a mind of their own knew IF he came back at all this season he would be a shell of what he should be next season.
His rookie he was really coming around before he got hurt. He was getting more and more pressure off the edge and doing good in run defense too up until he got hurt. I think if he can get his burst and speed back Graham will be fine.
Well, let's hope so
Because ever sack Jason Pierre-Paul gets is further indictment of Reid, Roseman and Banner’s failed drafting strategies for our Defense.
by UnclaimedFright on Jan 23, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
Babin, Cole, and even Tapp were generating very good pressure
With that strong DE rotation, there was little to no need to rush Graham back to full health. Part of the reason we went after Babin so hard was to give Graham time to recover.
Laws has to be considered a disappointment though. Mostly because you see flashes of talent. He’s had some really good games as an Eagle and at his best is a one of those guys who “plays on the other side of the line.”
But really, the good performances are way too few and far between. And he seems to be knicked up all the time.
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What linebackers are playing in the Senior Bowl?
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
Audie Cole, Zach Brown
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by JasonB on Jan 23, 2012 3:51 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
You’re saying we don’t need another Brian Rolle?
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Meh. Brian Rolle wasn’t all that good if I remember correctly. I can’t find the stats at the moment, but I’m pretty sure he allowed the most passing TDs among the Eagles linebackers.
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Rolle
was probably our best linebacker last year.
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by HawaiianGreen on Jan 23, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yes exactly, shows the sad state our LB core is in.
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.
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Zach Brown is projected to be as high as the 11th overall pick. Brian Rolle was projected as far down as a UDFA. Big difference between the two.
My point is that Brian Rolle and Zach Brown essentially fill the same position. While Zach Brown is probably the much better player. Rolle, while certainly not an elite player at his position, is serviceable enough that we should use our first round pick to fill another of our holes.
Also I may just be Jaded, but if there is an “undersized high motor” linebacker in this draft, its Brown. He has potential to be a good blitzer, but he isn’t a great tackler. We put decent pressure on the QB already. We need a sure tackling MLB.
Is Dont'a Hightower in it?
Is there a depth chart anywhere?
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by Clint Eastwood on Jan 23, 2012 3:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Depth Chart? LOL.. No. Rosters yes.
http://www.seniorbowl.com/rosters.asp
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 23, 2012 3:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
aparently not ... nor Kuechly.
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by thePurpleLion on Jan 23, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Damn. I was hoping to get a better look at the guy.
I dont watch much college football.
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by thePurpleLion on Jan 23, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
From what I've seen, he does his job
Namely, tackling. If I took a shot for every missed tackle the Eagles LBs had this year, my liver would be shot and I’d be in AA by now. We just need a guy that is fundamentally sound.
Alright dick
Sorry I don’t know everything about the senior bowl.
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by Clint Eastwood on Jan 23, 2012 3:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't want him, he's shit.
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
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Dan Herron RB
George Iloka S
Doug Martin RB
Brian Quick WR
Zach Brown OLB (probably trade up to get him using 1/2 2nd rounders).
Ben Jones OL
Dwight Jones WR
Ryan Lindley QB
Marquis Maze WR
Matt McCants OL
Chris Rainey RB
Zebrie Sanders OL
Should all garner heavy looks from our scouts.
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 23, 2012 3:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hmmmm
I dont see any undersized, high motor, coming off a knee injury DE in there.
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Anyone happen to notice the LB play from Bowers and Willis last night !?!?!
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"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
You know what I meant. Too many things going on at once here at work. LOL.
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by thePurpleLion on Jan 23, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Remember when the Cowboys traded up with us to get Sean Lee. I do.
by MrGlantzman on Jan 23, 2012 4:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Didnt Kafka lead a big comeback in the senior bowl?
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by JasonB on Jan 23, 2012 3:50 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
That Shrine Game winning drive was a hell of a drive, though.
by UnclaimedFright on Jan 23, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Kafka: East-West Shrine Game Legend
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 23, 2012 4:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Demario Davis
OLB out of Arkansas State. Dude’s for real. Watch his stock rise considerably as the draft nears.
Kuechly...
Won’t be available at 15. I say we then draft “BPA”: Malcolm Floyd. Package 2 2nds to get back in 1st to pick up Burfict. Both sides of ball improve dramatically. Only would need to sign FA LB, S, QB, and draft for depth at OT, DT, and please ST…reference Kyle Williams..smdh
by Lawdhvmercy on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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