The Eagles have spoken with 6 pass rushers at the Senior Bowl practices
The Eagles, just like every other NFL team, are going to be speaking with hundreds of prospects between now and the draft in April. However, so far here at the Senior Bowl practices, I’ve seen the Eagles speak with eight prospects after practices. Six of them were pass rushers, and they all spoke with Player Personnel Executive, Phil Savage.
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If they were to select Coples or Ingram I don’t think that would have anything to do with what they think of Graham. Tapp is probably gone, Landri & Laws might be gone & those two guys can play all over the line so we’ll have to get some replacements. If we were to select Coples I wouldn’t be surprised if most of his snaps were at DT
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Not bringing Landri back would be a mistake. Wouldn’t have a problem if Laws got away though.
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 25, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Does bam have a brand I am unaware of or are you talking about the ass cattle branding from the movie??
If you are just talking about the ass one I think this round goes to QC hands down. Im far from an expert but I don’t think I’ve ever ween a brand with that level of detail. Do you understand how pokerfaced he must have been to pull off that “8” like that??
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I’m talking about from the movie, I don’t understand branding at all since as far as I know Bam & Coples are the only two guys that have done it(although I’m sure there are more that have) but I would imagine it would hurt more on the ass then the arm
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I’m 99% sure Ryan Howard had a brand, but after him I have no idea who else might.
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by alcatraz0109 on Jan 26, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
*has
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by alcatraz0109 on Jan 26, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
No its fairly popular, especially with black fraternities.
I cant remember the name of the one he is (its one of the larger ones, purple/yellow, omega psi??) but they are known for the interlocking omega symbols which he has higher on his left arm. If you see that one thats how most brands look (not as pronounced/raised). The amount of detail on this one makes me think it might actually be something different than a brand, scarification maybe (where they actually use something like an exacto knife to cut a design out of the skin and then let the scar tissue grow up and out of the wound).
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I'd like him to stay
it’s just a question of value for money, and who else we could get for the $2.5 million we would save
Yeah but keep in mind that the Eagles typically restructure guys like him.
See Justice, Parker and just about every other backup who’s about to cash in big for little work.
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So i’m guessing this means Washburn is here to stay?
by TimmyGee on Jan 25, 2012 7:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
So i’m guessing this means Washburn is here to stay?
by TimmyGee on Jan 25, 2012 7:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 26, 2012 12:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
if we take another DE at 14
I will go absolutely insane with rage.
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by Lyons81 on Jan 25, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Lol
If thats the case , im gonna lie to myself and say its to replace a line backer lol … Maybe grahm gets dropped or they are looking to replace the fat contract babin came with
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by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 26, 2012 12:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Brandon Graham 2.0
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Melvin is a balllllllllllller… Seriously. I’m talking about a legit, interchangeable defensive piece. DE, rush DT, LB.. Sheesh. Second round choice? I’d love it.
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 25, 2012 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This would be great
If we can find another pass rushing DT late in the draft (4 and up)
Or a DE sleeper later in the draft (I’d be okay using the 2nd 2nd rd pick, if we don’t have any other needs and there isn’t someone we want still on the board)
BUT if we draft a DE in the first, I’m going to rage all the way to New York and shit on Andys desk before the draft is over
Just wait until December..
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were raging like crazy when they took JPP when it wasn’t needed. But look at them now… in the SB with a stud DE.
Point is I don’t think we’re as set at DL as we all think. Our four starting “core” linemen are on the wrong side of their careers. And our “young” guys are Graham and Hunt who are far-from guaranteed starter-caliber players. If Parker leaves in FA and possibly Tapp/Landry we will absolutely have a need on the DL. A guy like Coples would be a perfect young guy to work into the rotation and groom for the future.
Disclaimer: The only way this works is if we sign a starting LB in FA.
Agree
We must and will address LB, but we are very young there. I wouldn’t mind seeing us pick up a LB in FA. If that were the case I would not mind us drafting Coples if he is there. We have two second round picks to get another LB.
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Exactly
My knee-jerk reaction when the season ended was “Draft Keuchley!!” But the more I sit back and look at the big picture, the best plan would be to add a really good veteran FA to the young LB corps. Then add a young DE/DT to our veteran-laden DL. It just makes sense.
Btw
I said:
If Parker leaves in FA and possibly Tapp/Landry we will absolutely have a need on the DL.
But I have to clarify. I know that Tapp is still under contract. But he could be a cap casualty depending on how the offseason plays out.
Since Tapp is going to make $4mil next year I think he’s going to either get traded or be a cap casualty
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I think there’s a chance he comes back. But it all depends who else is brought in. If we draft a 1st round DE, he’s gone imo. If we sign a rotational DE, he’s gone.
I don’t know, it would be tough to pay $4mil to a backup that’s dealt with injuries in the past. I think it’s more likely we draft then sign because they might want to get Hunt more snaps this year & if we can’t get someone early they really like then just wait until late to develop someone & go with a rotation of Cole, Babin, Graham, Hunt. Coples & Ingram can play DT as well so Washburn can move them all over the line if we drafted one of them
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It also means fans don't necessarily know more than the team
Even though we always think we do.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
How many rounds should you wait to draft a linebacker?
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by FlyEagles15 on Jan 25, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
W/ as solid as we are w/ our offensive core… & 4 selections in the first three rounds, it wouldn’t be that unbelievable if we draft 3/4 defensive players consecutively. Not to mention possible trade bait at CB. Although no matter the tag number, I don’t think we can afford to lose Asante.
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 25, 2012 8:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Lose Asante...tag number??
Asante is going to be traded, not tagged…. He’s under contract.
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by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 25, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Tag number as in price tag… Cap number.
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by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 25, 2012 10:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’d be thrilled with a DE at 15. Upshaw, the guy from Illinois, Coples… those guys can play. While I like Kuechly… we can get Mike later. Target Audie Cole with our second 2 and take one of these exceptional DE’s if they are there. Let Kuechly be the fall back plan.
Plain and simple… you take the best player when you have the 15th pick. I think Upshaw is just plain better than Kuechly.
I think Upshaw is just plain better than Kuechly.
You’re comparing apples to oranges. Upshaw hasn’t even shown he can play DE in a 4-3 defense because he was a 3-4 OLB for the most part. Not to say he can’t do it, but one has shown he can play in the place that he’s projected and the other is a project player. And if you’re talking position wise, then I would have to disagree with you because Luke Kuechly was the best player at his position last year. Upshaw was great, but I’m not sure he dominated his position like no other.
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I think he meant as in best player available.. not just better than. Still I’d take Kuechly.
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by EagleGreeninMD on Jan 26, 2012 7:46 AM EST up reply actions
I'll take Coples at 15...
Other than Coples….only Cam or Bequette, later in the draft.. We need a bigger/taller line. Take a look at the Giants line that has given them another opportunity at a Super Bowl. Everyone but Osi is 6-5..Strahan was 6-5 too… Height doesn’t make ppl slow, so it’s not like it would effect the wide-9. Coples could play DE and DT in Philly.
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by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 25, 2012 9:15 PM EST reply actions
This
Everyone seems to forget how dominate a defense can be with a great DL. Granted, we have Babin, Cole, and Jenkins, but the key is the rotation just like the Giants. You get those fresh legs and great players and you have serious problems.
If Coples falls to 15, this team would be dumb to not grab him or another elite talent. This is what I’m leaning more towards now (assuming we keep Desean and Coples doesn’t fall to 15):
Trade Down and Trade Asante
1) Hightower
2) Randall/best WR available
2) DL: Poe/Worthy/Thompson/Curry
2) Best CB – Gilmore/Xavier/Hosley OR Poe/Worthy/Thompson/Curry
3) BPA – McNutt, Kirk Cousins, Markelle Martin, etc.
3) Keenan Robinson
Strong Pass Rush is a Strong D.
An elite pass rush makes all the difference in the world. We have a very good one as of now, but if we can get an elite talent there is no reason not to. Especially when you look at our division, none of the opposing QBs are known for preforming well under extreme pressure.
by MrGlantzman on Jan 25, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair
Everyone looks good in highlights. Here’s Graham’s and he looks just as good.
by MrGlantzman on Jan 26, 2012 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
True....
but nevertheless….Coples has way more upside then Graham ever had. Not to say Graham isn’t/wasn’t a good player, b/c I honestly think he is. But, I think he has some serious limitations based on his size….something the Eagles didn’t think were that significant.
Anyways…Coples will not be there at 15 and the Eagles will have to trade up if they really want him.
I agree
I’ve heard nothing but great things about Ingram and Upshaw, but I want nothing to do with them. They’re just another undersized DL that we don’t need. Just another Brandon Graham. We need to absolutely get taller. I would take Coples in a heartbeat at 15. He’s a risk because of how he fell off his senior year, but he’s a physical freak and could pay huge dividends.
Great...
Another big name tackle and some no name linbackers that will be a great value pick in round seven and then will somehow become our starter . This record is very broken.
by Saidrick on Jan 25, 2012 9:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kennan Robinson
Is not a no name LB. He’s aslo best fit at SAM, and probably drafted in the third round; take a deep breath.
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by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 25, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Okay , fine
I googled him, he is an upgrade I suppose. But when your projected to go in the third or fourth round , you’re definitely borderline “no name”.
He has some size, his forty time is fast, but when you watch his videos he seems to like to dive for players ankles. I don’t think that is going to work very well in the nfl .
by Saidrick on Jan 26, 2012 11:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
tacklong low..
even if he dives at ankles….is better than tackling high any day of the week. He tackles, lets fix things from there.
I think you might want to relax your “no name” critera. Being a top 100 player in the nation isn’t exactly a bad thing.
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by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 26, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Congrats JimmyK
You managed to take a perfectly valid minor observation and give us Eagles nuts something to chew on for the next two months.
I would hope they talk to pass rushers. And players who can catch, throw, score touchdowns and tackle
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
by D3Keith on Jan 25, 2012 10:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I laugh that people actually think Coples is gonna fall to 15.
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I don’t think he will either, but you never know. Nobody thought Nick Fairley would fall to 14.
by JimmyK on Jan 26, 2012 4:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That
is true. I just want us to get someone that is going to make a difference right away. That is what everyone should want as Eagles fans. Whoever it may be, again I will be fine with as long as they make a difference in our team.
I want that, only ...
… I hope they actually use all three draft picks to increase our chances at getting an immediate impact.
Also I hope our previous high picks begin to perform like such.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
True
Nick falling to 14th was a huge shock
by Two Nickels on Jan 26, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Coples stock has been up & down because he didn’t perform as well as he did his senior year so who knows but pretty much what Jimmy said people fall all the time nobody expected Aaron Rodgers to fall into the 20s when he was drafted. Also if he gets close enough, how do we not know the Eagles will trade up for him if they fall in love with him?
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Personally
Some of the pre-draft reports I read, I though that Aaron Rodgers was going to drop out of the first round to be honest. They were dogging him in reports.
Coples didn’t do well his senior year, but he has shown that character isn’t a problem, more or less its just his motor (which every DE seems to have a problem with) and combine that with the fact that he’s built in Julius Peppers’ mold and can dominate when he wants. He may drop out of the top 5, but I don’t believe very far.
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I don’t remember any draft reports on Rodgers but I don’t think they would of invited him to New York at the time if he was going to drop out of round 1
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by KJ Brophy on Jan 26, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought SF was back and forth between Rodgers and Smith
until like the week before.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
Coples may
drop out of top 5, but not top 10…and if he does…you can bet a team like the CowGIRLS will snatch him up.
Do you guys feel it's more important to
address the LB situation right now or just get a decent vet in the offseason or out of FA and go for a young talented DE/DT? I really want Kuechly knowing he’s a very smart and instinctive player that can come in and make an impact right away. On the other hand getting someone like Coples and strengthening our young D-Line even more sounds very enticing. Any thoughts?
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Getting an LB in FA
Means two things … we have a better idea what we’re going to get right away, and it offers major flexibility on draft day once that hole(s) is presumed filled.
So I’d prefer that.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
F this team
if they take a DE in the 1st. No way around it. They shown they are unable to develop talent on the DL over the years, that isn’t going to change I don’t think.
Especially when there is so many glaring needs. You would think they would learn from taking Graham when they needed a S ( Thomas ).
Ummm.
Jaqua Parker, Trent Cole??? Bunkley and Patterson were perfect for the 2 gap… Anything else you’d like to add?
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