A new twist on an old topic

by milroyigglesfan on Jan 24, 2012 9:09 PM EST

So if you are new to the Eagles, you probably don't understand this topic. But we have one of those situations where we just might have too much of a good thing, again.

It comes down to this. Peters, Mathis, Kelce, Watkins, Herremans. One of these names are not like the others... give up?

What do we do with Herremans?

Todd has made the jump for us one more time to a new position, this time anchoring the blind side for southpaw slinging Michael Vick. Clearly Todd is a plug and play anywhere in that offensive line. But, do we look for a RT in this years draft?

What about Jamaal Jackson, who is rumored to be seeking his outright release? winston justice? This year the line has been playing better than I can remember for a very long time....

Do we screw with the chemistry? Did Mudd get everyone he wanted, or is this a line of patchwork pieces that sufficed until he can pave the road with a new set of faces and a full offseason to work with?

If Mudd can convert Kelce into a name who is mentioned in pro bowl discussions from a late round draft pick, do we just want to turn over the 5th-7th rounds to this guy and hope he finds a few more diamonds in the rough?

So let's face some cold hard facts:

Cap means cheaper is better for the overall team. Cheaper means you need to look into the later rounds in the draft and avoid marquis named free agents. Mudd has demonstrated the ability to get serious mileage out of late round draft choices (Kelce) and out of favor free agents (Mathis).

So, do we take the guys on our roster and trade them for late round picks? Do we go to a team like Dallas with our Jamaal Jackson, and work a 4th round pick out of them for the guy, knowing we face him twice a year? Do we pop a pick on a RT, knowing we need a RT to backup Herreman if we plug him anywhere into our line next year?

Interesting situation we face this draft. I am not ashamed to say that, as long as we have Mudd, I am excited for our late round draft picks as well.

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The first question was good, but I think you gave the answer too fast.
If you asked the question, then go into the main points of the article, like the new twist and all, then at the end, give the answer, that would be good.

Looking forward to your next post.

by waterfield on Jan 25, 2012 12:04 AM EST reply actions

Jamaal Jackson to Baltimore

If Matt Birk retires, JJ has to only beat out Andre Gurode, we’d only face him maybe twice for the rest of his career, and he gets another shot at a ring.

by Live from Quahog on Jan 25, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions

I think we will draft some offensive linemen for sure

but I would not expect (or want) any of them to start right away. Very happy with Peters-Mathis-Kelce-Watkins-Herremans.

Depth could be an issue, but if Justice and Dunlap and Vandervelde are all in tiptop shape, then there’s 1-2 roster spots to be earned, maybe more if those guys are beaten out for jobs.

I definitely think we give Mudd more “mudd guys” in this draft to continue the line’s overhaul.

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Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.

by D3Keith on Jan 25, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions

There’s definitely talents on the offensive line, we need to have challenges for them from FA and/or drafts to the rotations and create a solid depth chart. There won’t be much problems when someone gets hurt and the line doesn’t miss a beat. Don’t care how much more they bring in, long as they can find more talents into the mix and solidify the safe passage in QB protection, as well as opening up for the running game.

by EaglesHeat on Jan 26, 2012 7:41 AM EST via mobile reply actions