Bleeding Green Nation - Philadelphia Eagles at the 2014 NFL CombinePhiladelphia Eagles rumors, news, analysis, roster updates, depth charts and more.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47571/bleedinggreennation_fave.png2014-02-25T20:42:45-05:00http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/rss/stream/51999452014-02-25T20:42:45-05:002014-02-25T20:42:45-05:00Combine Results: Cornerback and Safety
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<p>For more coverage of the scouting combine, <a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/20/5428852/2014-nfl-scouting-combine-schedule-preview-date" target="new">check out our storystream</a>.</p> <p class="pgh-paragraph has-dropcap" id="paragraph0">Tuesday's workouts at the 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a> wrapped up with the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/25/5445082/nfl-combine-2014-day-four-schedule-cornerback-safety">defensive backs: cornerbacks and safeties</a>. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> need major help in the secondary with both starters and depth. Here is a list of the top performers in each group.</p>
<h4>Cornerbacks</h4>
<p>Justin Gilbert, who is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/24/5443046/2014-nfl-mock-draft-eagles-justin-gilbert-best-player-available">often mocked to the Eagles</a>, ran the fastest 40 of any defensive back. Much to the<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/5/5365726/2014-nfl-draft-profile-jason-verrett-tcu-cornerback"> delight of Mike Kaye</a>, Jason Verrett had a nice showing.</p>
<p><b>40-yard dash</b></p>
<p>1. Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State) - 4.37<br>t-2. Phillip Gaines (Rice) - 4.38<br>t-2. Jason Verrett (TCU) - 4.38<br>4. Bradley Roby (Ohio State) - 4.39<br>t-5. Brandon Dixon (Northwest Missouri State) - 4.41<br>t-5. Jaylen Watkins (Florida) - 4.41</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph3"><b>Bench press</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph4">t-1. Keith Reaser (Florida Atlantic) - 22<br>t-1. Jaylen Watkins (Florida) - 22<br>t-3. Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State) - 20<br>t-3. Victor Hampton (South Carolina) - 20<br>t-3. Rashaad Reynolds (Oregon State) - 20</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph5"><b>Vertical jump</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph6">1. Stanley Jean-Baptiste (Nebraska) - 41.5<br>2. Bene Benwikere (San Jose State) - 40.5<br>t-3. Kendall James (Maine) - 39.0<br>t-3. Keith McGill (Utah) - 39.0<br>t-3. Jason Verrett (TCU) - 39.0</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph7"><b>Broad jump</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph8">1. Pierre Desir (Lindenwood) - 133.0<br>2. Keith McGill (Utah) - 129.0<br>t-3. Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech) - 128.0<br>t-3. Bennett Jackson (Notre Dame) - 128.0<br>t-3. Stanley Jean-Baptiste (Nebraska) - 128.0<br>t-3. Jason Verrett (TCU) - 128.0</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph9"><b>3-cone drill</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph10">1. Terrance Mitchell (Oregon) - 6.57<br>2. Phillip Gaines (Rice) - 6.62<br>3. Jason Verrett (TCU) - 6.69<br>4. Rashaad Reynolds (Oregon State) - 6.72<br>5. Bennett Jackson (Notre Dame) - 6.75</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph11"><b>20-yard shuttle</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph12">t-1. Bennett Jackson (Notre Dame) - 4.00<br>t-1. Terrance Mitchell (Oregon) - 4.00<br>t-1. Rashaad Reynolds (Oregon State) - 4.00<br>t-1. Jason Verrett (TCU) - 4.00<br>t-5. Phillip Gaines (Rice) - 4.04<br>t-5. Bradley Roby (Ohio State) - 4.04</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><b>60-yard shuttle</b></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">1. Dontae Johnson (N.C. State) - 11.06<br>2. Terrance Mitchell (Oregon) - 11.22<br>3. Jabari Price (UNC) - 11.38<br>4. Victor Hampton (South Carolina) - 11.57<br>5. Pierre Desir (Lindenwood) - 11.60</p>
<h4>Safeties</h4>
<p>Deone Buccannon and Dion Bailey showed up often as top performers. Calvin Pryor, who is viewed as one of the top safety prospects in this draft class, only finished in the top 5 when it came to the bench press.</p>
<p><b>40-yard dash</b><br><br>1. Terrence Brooks (Florida State) - 4.42<br>2. Brock Vereen (Minnesota) - 4.47<br>t-3. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) - 4.49<br>t-3. Marqueston Huff (Wyoming) - 4.49<br>5. Jonathan Dowling (Western Kentucky) - 4.52<br><br><b>Bench press</b><br><br>1. Brock Vereen (Minnesota) - 25<br>2. Kenny Ladler (Vanderbilt) - 24<br>3. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) - 19<br>t-4. Tre Boston (North Carolina) - 18<br>t-4. Calvin Pryor (Louisville) - 18<br>t-4. Vinnie Sunseri (Alabama) - 18<br><br><b>Vertical jump</b><br><br>t-1. Mo Alexander (Utah State) - 38.0<br>t-1. Terrence Brooks (Florida State) - 38.0<br>t-3. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) - 36.5<br>t-3. Kenny Ladler (Vanderbilt) - 36.5<br>t-3. Isaiah Lewis (Michigan State) - 36.5<br><br><b>Broad jump</b><br><br>1. Kenny Ladler (Vanderbilt) - 127.0<br>2. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) - 125.0<br>3. Mo Alexander (Utah State) - 123.0<br>4. Isaiah Lewis (Michigan State) - 122.0<br>t-5. Terrence Brooks (Florida State) - 119.0<br>t-5. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Alabama) - 119.0<br>t-5. Craig Loston (LSU) - 119.0<br><br><b>3-cone drill</b><br><br>1. Daniel Sorensen (BYU) - 6.47<br>2. Brock Vereen (Minnesota) - 6.90<br>3. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) - 6.96<br>4. Dion Bailey (USC) - 6.97<br>t-5. Tre Boston (North Carolina) - 7.04<br>t-5. Jonathan Dowling (Western Kentucky) - 7.04<br><br><b>20-yard shuttle</b><br><br>1. Daniel Sorensen (BYU) - 3.95<br>2. Brock Vereen (Minnesota) - 4.07<br>3. Dion Bailey (USC) - 4.15<br>4. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Alabama) - 4.16<br>5. Marqueston Huff (Wyoming) - 4.19</p>
<p><b>60-yard shuttle</b></p>
<p>1. Daniel Sorensen (BYU) - 10.80<br>2. Jonathan Dowling (Western Kentucky) - 11.56<br>3. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Alabama) - 11.63<br>4. Mo Alexander (Utah State) - 11.82<br>5. Dion Bailey (USC) - 11.88</p>
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https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/25/5447846/nfl-combine-2014-results-workout-cornerback-safety-justin-gilbertBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-25T07:30:01-05:002014-02-25T07:30:01-05:002014 NFL Combine: Day 4 Drills Thread
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<h4>Defensive Backs - <br>[<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> Position Review: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/4/5373186/eagles-position-review-cornerback-cary-williams-brandon-boykin">Cornerback</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/5/5380876/eagles-position-review-safety-nate-allen-patrick-chung">Safety</a>]</h4>
<p>It's no secret the Eagles are very thin in the secondary. At safety, the Eagles will only have three players under contract when free agency starts: <span>Patrick Chung</span>, <span>Earl Wolff</span>, and Keelan Johnson. The Eagles will look at free agent options but they could also add more talent through the draft. Some names to watch at safety include: Dion Bailey, Tre Boston, Deon Bucannon, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Calvin Pryor, Ed Reynolds, Jimmie Ward.</p>
<p>The Eagles have solid starters in place at cornerback, but they could certainly upgrade upon those options in the long-term. Immediate depth is also needed. The Eagles are set at slot cornerback given the strong play of second year CB Brandon Boykin. Some names at cornerback to watch include: Darqueze Dennard, Justin Gilbert, Andre Hal, Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Dontae Johnson, LaMarcus Joyner, Bradley Roby, Jason Verrett.</p>
<p>Mo Alexander (SS), Utah State<br>Ricardo Allen (CB), Purdue<br>Dion Bailey (SS), USC<br>Deion Belue (CB), Alabama<br>Bene Benwikere (CB), San Jose State<br>Nat Berhe (SS), San Diego State<br>Tre Boston (SS), North Carolina<br>Bashaud Breeland (CB), Clemson<br>Terrence Brooks (FS), Florida State<br>Deone Bucannon (SS), Washington State<br>Travis Carrie (CB), Ohio<br>Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (FS), Alabama<br>Ross Cockrell (CB), Duke<br><i>Aaron Colvin (CB), Oklahoma - Injured</i><br>Chris Davis (CB), Auburn<br>Darqueze Dennard (CB), Michigan State<br>Pierre Desir (CB), Lindenwood<br>Ahmad Dixon (SS), Baylor<br>Brandon Dixon (CB), Northwest Missouri State<br>Jonathan Dowling (SS), Western Kentucky<br>Antone Exum (CB), Virginia Tech<br>Kyle Fuller (CB), Virginia Tech<br>E.J. Gaines (CB), Missouri<br>Phillip Gaines (CB), Rice<br>Justin Gilbert (CB), Oklahoma State<br>Demetri Goodson (CB), Baylor<br>Dre Hal (CB), Vanderbilt<br>Victor Hampton (CB), South Carolina<br>Marqueston Huff (FS), Wyoming<br>Bennett Jackson (CB), Notre Dame<br>Kendall James (CB), Maine<br>Stanley Jean-Baptiste (CB), Nebraska<br>Dontae Johnson (CB), North Carolina State<br>LaMarcus Joyner (CB), Florida State<br>Kenny Ladler (FS), Vanderbilt<br>Nevin Lawson (CB), Utah State<br>Isaiah Lewis (SS), Michigan State<br>Craig Loston (SS), LSU<br>Dexter McDougle (CB), Maryland<br>Keith McGill (CB), Utah<br>Terrance Mitchell (CB), Oregon<br>Jabari Price (CB), North Carolina<br>Calvin Pryor (FS), Louisville<br>Loucheiz Purifoy (CB), Florida<br>Keith Reaser (CB), Florida Atlantic<br>Ed Reynolds (FS), Stanford<br>Rashaad Reynolds (CB), Oregon State<br>Marcus Roberson (CB), Florida<br>Bradley Roby (CB), Ohio State<br>Daniel Sorensen (FS), BYU<br>Dez Southward (FS), Wisconsin<br>Vinnie Sunseri (SS), Alabama<br>Jemea Thomas (CB), Georgia Tech<br>Brock Vereen (FS), Minnesota<br>Jason Verrett (CB), TCU<br>Jimmie Ward (SS), Northern Illinois<br>Todd Washington (CB), Southeastern Louisiana<br>Jaylen Watkins (CB), Florida<br>Lavelle Westbrooks (CB), Georgia Southern</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/25/5445082/nfl-combine-2014-day-four-schedule-cornerback-safetyBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-24T22:13:35-05:002014-02-24T22:13:35-05:00Combine Results: Linebackers and Defensive Line
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<h4>Linebackers</h4>
<p>The name that stood out most to me here was Kevin Pierre-Louis. I can't say Pierre-Louis is a name I've extremely familiar with. The Boston College LB is projected as a 6th-7th round pick on CBS, but he had a strong showing during Monday's drills.</p>
<p><br>40-yard dash<br><br>1. Kevin Pierre-Louis (Boston College) - 4.51<br>2. <span>Telvin Smith</span> (Florida State) - 4.52<br>3. <span>Lamin Barrow</span> (LSU) - 4.64<br>t-4. <span>Khalil Mack</span> (Buffalo) - 4.65<br>t-4. <span>Ronald Powell</span> (Florida) - 4.65<br><br>Bench press<br><br>t-1. <span>Max Bullough</span> (Michigan State) - 30<br>t-1. <span>Khairi Fortt</span> (California) - 30<br>t-3. Jeremiah George (Iowa State) - 28<br>t-3. Kevin Pierre-Louis (Boston College) - 28<br>5. <span>Chris Borland</span> (Wisconsin) - 27<br><br>Vertical jump<br><br>1. <span>Ryan Shazier</span> (Ohio State) - 42.0<br>2. Khalil Mack (Buffalo) - 40.0<br>3. Kevin Pierre-Louis (Boston College) - 39.0<br>t-4. <span>Adrian Hubbard</span> (Alabama) - 38.5<br>t-4. <span>Prince Shembo</span> (Notre Dame) - 38.5<br><br>Broad jump<br><br>1. Ryan Shazier (Ohio State) - 130.0<br>t-2. Khalil Mack (Buffalo) - 128.0<br>t-2. Kevin Pierre-Louis (Boston College) - 128.0<br>4. Lamin Barrow (LSU) - 123.0<br>t-5. <span>Carl Bradford</span> (Arizona State) - 122.0<br>t-5. <span>Christian Kirksey</span> (Iowa) - 122.0<br>t-5. <span>Boseko Lokombo</span> (Oregon) - 122.0<br>t-5. Prince Shembo (Notre Dame) - 122.0<br><br>3-cone drill<br><br>1. <span>Tyler Starr</span> (South Dakota) - 6.64<br>2. <span>Trent Murphy</span> (Stanford) - 6.78<br>3. Anthony Barr (UCLA) - 6.82<br>4. <span>Jordan Tripp</span> (Montana) - 6.89<br>5. Ryan Shazier (Ohio State) - 6.91<br><br>20-yard shuttle<br><br>1. Jordan Tripp (Montana) - 3.96<br>2. Kevin Pierre-Louis (Boston College) - 4.02<br>3. Avery Williamson (Kentucky) - 4.07<br>4. Tyler Starr (South Dakota) - 4.15<br>5. Khalil Mack (Buffalo) - 4.18</p>
<h4>Defensive Line</h4>
<p>To no surprise, top prospect <span>Jadeveon Clowney</span> put up some of the best numbers. <span>Dee Ford</span>, who <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/18/5423768/2014-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-dee-ford-eagles">Mike Mayock likes for the Eagles</a>, did not participate at the combine due to a medical issue.</p>
<p>40-yard dash<br><br>1. Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) - 4.53<br>2. Larry Webster (Bloomsburg) - 4.58<br>3. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="#">Howard Jones</a> (Shepherd) - 4.60<br>4. <span>Jackson Jeffcoat</span> (Texas) - 4.63<br>t-5. <span>Aaron Donald</span> (Pittsburgh) - 4.68<br>t-5. Marcus Smith (Louisville) - 4.68<br><br>Bench press<br><br>1. <span>Kaleb Ramsey</span> (Boston College) - 36<br>2. Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh) - 35<br>t-3. <span>Ryan Carrethers</span> (Arkansas State) - 32<br>t-3. Ra'Shede Hageman (Minnesota) - 32<br>t-3. <span>Robert Thomas</span> (Arkansas) - 32<br><br>Vertical jump<br><br>1. Howard Jones (Shepherd) - 40.5<br>2. Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) - 37.5<br>t-3. <span>James Gayle</span> (Virginia Tech) - 37.0<br>t-3. Chris Smith (Arkansas) - 37.0<br>5. Larry Webster (Bloomsburg) - 36.5<br><br>Broad jump<br><br>1. <span>Kareem Martin</span> (North Carolina) - 129.0<br>t-2. Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) - 124.0<br>t-2. Howard Jones (Shepherd) - 124.0<br>t-4. Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas) - 123.0<br>t-4. Zach Moore (Concordia MN) - 123.0<br>t-4. Larry Webster (Bloomsburg) - 123.0<br><br>3-cone drill<br><br>1. <span>Kony Ealy</span> (Missouri) - 6.83<br>2. Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas) - 6.97<br>3. <span>Cassius Marsh</span> (UCLA) - 7.08<br>4. Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh) - 7.11<br>5. Howard Jones (Shepherd) - 7.16</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/24/5444506/nfl-combine-2014-linebacker-and-defensive-line-resultsBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-24T10:00:18-05:002014-02-24T10:00:18-05:00Thin-Slicing the NFL Combine
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<p>The NFL Combine gives us a ton of information about draft prospects, but is it all necessary?</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For many college football players and NFL hopefuls, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Scouting Combine</a> is the ultimate job interview. Pro Days notwithstanding, it represents the last chance before the Draft to improve their relative worth on each team’s respective draft board. Players are poked and prodded mentally and physically as elements from their game day forms are dissected, segmented, and measured.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To many fans and analysts it’s fascinating. To them, the combine is a necessary element in supplying the information needed for teams to make the best decisions on draft day. They need to see Johnny Manziel’s 4.68 40-time and Sammy Watkins’ 16-rep bench press (actually, 17 minus 1). They need to see the cone drills and gauntlets. To others, the combine is akin to measuring a sample of trees to confirm the breadth of a forest. They measure the circumference of the trunk, the length of the branches, count the number of rings, the number of leaves, and then take a sample of DNA back to the lab for analysis. <i>These trees are exceptional, </i>they say.<i> This forest is in excellent health.</i> NFL scouts, directors of personnel, coaches, and general managers have already seen countless hours of player film before the combine, and even Howie Roseman has said that combine results won’t have much effect on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a>’ draft board. So just because the combine exists, does that make it necessary?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a concept in Psychology called "thin-slicing", popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book <i>Blink</i>. Gladwell defines thin-slicing as "the ability of our unconscious to find patterns in situations and people based on very narrow ‘slices’ of experience." In essence, thin-slicing is a form of intuition; it’s making quick decisions with relatively little information. And humans have become very good at it. It's fair to say that the best NFL quarterbacks thin-slice the field after ever snap (something <span>Nick Foles</span> does quite well). Gladwell presents several examples of every-day applications, ranging from love at first sight to decisions made on the field of battle.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gladwell speaks of Chicago’s Cook County Hospital (the hospital that inspired the television show <i>ER</i>). In the 1990s, Cook County Hospital, one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, was struggling to find beds for chest pain patients being admitted through the Emergency Department. Technicians, nurses, and doctors performed several tests and tasks in order to diagnose. They asked questions like: do you smoke, drink, do you exercise, have diabetes, etc. They listened to the heart and lungs and took ECGs to determine if the patient is having a heart attack. In an effort to make the best determination, doctors collected as much information as possible by dozens of means and many times, if there was any semblance of doubt, erred on the side of caution. It was costing them time, money, and resources.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then, in 1996 a guy named Brendan Reilly was appointed as chairman of Cook County’s Department of Medicine and realized that the hospital was spending more money every year on patients that weren’t actually having a heart attack. He turned to the help of a cardiologist, Lee Goldman, who, after working with a group of mathematicians, developed an algorithm for diagnosing and treating chest pain that relied on just four intake elements. After two years of data collection, Goldman’s algorithm, a formula that relied on much less information than typically collected (that is, it relied on information sliced thinly), outperformed traditional methods of evaluation by an incredible 70 percent.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For many NFL teams and coaches, the NFL Scouting Combine is much like pre-1996 Cook County Hospital. It’s information overload. It has no effect, or poor effect, on evaluations that result from watching a player on game day or on game film. And many times a handshake and a hello can carry more weight than documented combine results. In fact studies show that we can accurately predict whether a person will be hired within the first fifteen seconds of a job interview, with a high level of accuracy. Fortunately, player interviews are a part of the Combine process. Perhaps then, this is the value of the Combine, especially from the player perspective. Those fifteen seconds represent post-1996 Cook County Hospital. Those are the seconds during which NFL hopefuls need to succeed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In an age where technology has allowed for the evolution of athletic performance analysis with incredible detail (see, sport science, <i>Money Ball</i>), it’s easy to get lost in the numbers, to twist them and turn them in a manner that can support our own biases. And while thin-slicing theory can still contribute to this statistical revolution (and is not without its own inherent biases), it also reminds us that there is a unique human element that can never be overlooked… that feeling in your gut when you know something just feels right. Those intuitions are more important than "40" times or bench press repetitions. So it’s interesting to think how thin-slicing, this ability to unconsciously find patterns with not a lot of information, can better help us see the forest from the trees, or the general talent from the specific skill sets.</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/eagles-nfl-draft-2014/2014/2/24/5439862/nfl-combine-2014-thin-slicingJames Keane2014-02-24T07:30:01-05:002014-02-24T07:30:01-05:002014 NFL Combine: Day 3 Drills Thread
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<h4>Defensive Linemen - [<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> Position Review: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/24/5340802/eagles-position-reviews-defensive-end-fletcher-cox-cedric-thornton">Defensive End</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/29/5349548/eagles-positions-reviews-nose-tackle-bennie-logan-nfl-free-agency">Nose Tackle</a>]</h4>
<p>The Eagles have a lot of youth and talent on the defensive line. The oldest DL on the Eagles last year was 26 year old Clifton Geathers. Fletcher Cox and <span>Cedric Thornton</span> are entrenched as the team's starting defensive ends. <span>Vinny Curry</span> proved to be a key rotational DE off the bench. At nose tackle, Eagles rookie <span>Bennie Logan</span> showed potential as a rookie. The Eagles are high on Logan's leadership and talent. While the starters seem to be in place on the DL, the Eagles could use some depth, especially at NT. A few names to watch: Jadeveon Clowney, Dee Ford, Daniel McCullers, Louis Nix III, Marcus Smith, and Michael Sam.</p>
<p>Jay Bromley (DT), Syracuse<br>Ryan Carrethers (DT), Arkansas State<br>Will Clarke (DE), West Virginia<br>Jadeveon Clowney (DE), South Carolina<br>DeAndre Coleman (DT), California<br>Scott Crichton (DE), Oregon State<br>Aaron Donald (DT), Pittsburgh<br>Kony Ealy (DE), Missouri<br>Dominique Easley (DT), Florida<br>Kasim Edebali (DE), Boston College<br>Justin Ellis (DT), Louisiana Tech<br>IK Enemkpali (DE), Louisiana Tech<br>Ego Ferguson (DT), LSU<br>Dee Ford (DE), Auburn<br>James Gayle (DE), Virginia Tech<br>Ra'Shede Hageman (DT), Minnesota<br>Taylor Hart (DE), Oregon<br>Kerry Hyder (DT), Texas Tech<br>Jackson Jeffcoat (DE), Texas<br>Timmy Jernigan (DT), Florida State<br>Anthony Johnson (DT), LSU<br>DaQuan Jones (DT), Penn State<br>Howard Jones (DE), Shephard<br>Zach Kerr (DT), Delaware<br>Demarcus Lawrence (DE), Boise State<br>Aaron Lynch (DE), South Florida<br>Eathyn Manumaleuna (DE), BYU<br>Cassius Marsh (DE), UCLA<br>Kareem Martin (DE), North Carolina<br>Josh Mauro (DE), Stanford<br>Daniel McCullers (DT), Tennessee<br>Tevin Mims (DE), South Florida<br>Zach Moore (DE), Concordia (Minn.)<br>Jonathan Newsome (DE), Ball State<br>Louis Nix III (DT), Notre Dame<br>Jeoffrey Pagan (DE), Alabama<br>Tenny Palepoi (DT), Utah<br>Mike Pennel (DT), Colorado State-Pueblo<br>Kelcy Quarles (DT), South Carolina<br>Kaleb Ramsey (DE), Boston College<br>Caraun Reid (DT), Princeton<br>Michael Sam (DE), Missouri<br>Chris Smith (DE), Arkansas<br>Marcus Smith (DE), Louisville<br>Shamar Stephen (DT), Connecticut<br>Ed Stinson (DE), Alabama<br>Will Sutton (DT), Arizona State<br>Robert Thomas (DT), Arkansas<br>Khyri Thornton (DT), Southern Mississippi<br>Stephon Tuitt (DE), Notre Dame<br>George Uko (DE), USC<br>Brent Urban (DT), Virginia<br>Larry Webster (DE), Bloomsburg<br>Ethan Westbrooks (DE), West Texas A&M<br>Chris Whaley (DT), Texas<br>Kerry Wynn (DT), Richmond</p>
<h4>Linebackers - [Eagles Position Review: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/30/5362466/eagles-position-review-inside-linebacker-demeco-ryans-mychal-kendricks">Inside LB</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/31/5364040/eagles-position-review-outside-linebackers-trent-cole-brandon-graham">Outside LB</a>]</h4>
<p>Play-making linebackers go a long way in the Eagles' 3-4 defense. <span>DeMeco Ryans</span> had a solid year and provides leadership, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Eagles draft his replacement to pair with <span>Mychal Kendricks</span> in the future. The same thought goes for outside linebacker. The Eagles need a more dynamic pass rush, and it's possible the Eagles could add a pass rusher to groom behind <span>Trent Cole</span>. A few names to watch include: Jeremiah Attaochu, Anthony Barr, Adrian Hubbard, Christian Jones, Khalil Mack, Telvin Smith, Jordan Zumwalt.</p>
<p>Jerry Attaochu (OLB), Georgia Tech<br>Anthony Barr (OLB), UCLA<br>Lamin Barrow (OLB), LSU<br>Chris Borland (ILB), Wisconsin<br>Carl Bradford (OLB), Arizona State<br>Jonathan Brown (ILB), Illinois<br>Preston Brown (ILB), Louisville<br>Max Bullough (ILB), Michigan State<br>Khairi Fortt (ILB), California<br>Jeremiah George (ILB), Iowa State<br>Anthony Hitchens (OLB), Iowa<br>Adrian Hubbard (OLB), Alabama<br><span>Andrew Jackson</span> (ILB), Western Kentucky<br>Christian Jones (ILB), Florida State<br>Devon Kennard (OLB), USC<br>Chris Kirksey (OLB), Iowa<br>Boseko Lokombo (OLB), Oregon<br>Khalil Mack (OLB), Buffalo<br>James Morris (ILB), Iowa<br><span>C.J. Mosley</span> (ILB), Alabama<br>Trent Murphy (OLB), Stanford<br>Kevin Pierre-Louis (OLB), Boston College<br>Ronald Powell (OLB), Florida<br>Trevor Reilly (OLB), Utah<br>Ryan Shazier (OLB), Ohio State<br>Prince Shembo (OLB), Notre Dame<br>Shayne Skov (ILB), Stanford<br>Yawin Smallwood (OLB), Connecticut<br>Telvin Smith (ILB), Florida State<br>Tyler Starr (OLB), South Dakota<br>Jordan Tripp (OLB), Montana<br>Uani Unga (ILB), BYU<br>Kyle Van Noy (OLB), BYU<br>Avery Williamson (ILB), Kentucky<br>Jordan Zumwalt (ILB), UCLA</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/24/5441544/nfl-combine-2014-day-three-schedule-defensive-linemen-linebackersBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-23T20:18:01-05:002014-02-23T20:18:01-05:00NFL Combine: Wide Receiver Depth Apparent
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<p>The Eagles will have a number of quality options to choose from at wide receiver in the 2014 NFL Draft.</p> <p>Day Two of the 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a> workouts featured quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. It was the latter of that group who impressed the most. Coming into this combine weekend, it was already clear there were a number of quality wide receiver prospects in this 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL draft</a> class. Draft analyst <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="#">Mike Mayock</a> called this wide receiver group the "best wide receiver draft [he's] seen in years." The combine performances from some of these receivers on Sunday afternoon only solidified that notion. Here's a look at the numbers (table via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/2/23/5439864/2014-nfl-combine-results-wide-receiver-40-times-and-measurements">Niners Nation</a>).</p>
<table class="sbn-data-table" dir="ltr" cellspacing="0" border="1" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>First</td>
<td>Last</td>
<td>School</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>Hand Size</td>
<td>Official 40</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Jared</td>
<td>Abbrederis</td>
<td>Wisconsin</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.5</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Davante</td>
<td>Adams</td>
<td>Fresno State</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>4.56</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Odell</td>
<td>Beckham</td>
<td>LSU</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4.43</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Kelvin</td>
<td>Benjamin</td>
<td>Florida State</td>
<td>6'5</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>10.1/4</td>
<td>4.61</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Chris</td>
<td>Boyd</td>
<td>Vanderbilt</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.73</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Corey</td>
<td>Brown</td>
<td>Ohio State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.51</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>John</td>
<td>Brown</td>
<td>Pittsburgh St. (KS)</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>8.1/2</td>
<td>4.34</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Martavis</td>
<td>Bryant</td>
<td>Clemson</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>211</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.42</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Isaiah</td>
<td>Burse</td>
<td>Fresno State</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>188</td>
<td>8.3/8</td>
<td>4.58</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Mike</td>
<td>Campanaro</td>
<td>Wake Forest</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>192</td>
<td>9.3/4</td>
<td>4.46</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Brandon</td>
<td>Coleman</td>
<td>Rutgers</td>
<td>6'6</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>9.1/4</td>
<td>4.56</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Kain</td>
<td>Colter</td>
<td>Northwestern</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>DNP</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Brandin</td>
<td>Cooks</td>
<td>Oregon State</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.33</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Damian</td>
<td>Copeland</td>
<td>Louisville</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>4.5</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Mike</td>
<td>Davis</td>
<td>Texas</td>
<td>6'0</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>DNP</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Bruce</td>
<td>Ellington</td>
<td>South Carolina</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.45</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Quincy</td>
<td>Enunwa</td>
<td>Nebraska</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.45</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Mike</td>
<td>Evans</td>
<td>Texas A&M</td>
<td>6'5</td>
<td>231</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.53</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Shaw</td>
<td>Evans</td>
<td>UCLA</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>213</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.51</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Bennie</td>
<td>Fowler</td>
<td>Michigan State</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.52</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Austin</td>
<td>Franklin</td>
<td>New Mexico State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4.56</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Jeremy</td>
<td>Gallon</td>
<td>Michigan</td>
<td>5'7</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.39</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Ryan</td>
<td>Grant</td>
<td>Tulane</td>
<td>6'0</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.64</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Matt</td>
<td>Hazel</td>
<td>Coastal Carolina</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>9.1/8</td>
<td>4.5</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Robert</td>
<td>Herron</td>
<td>Wyoming</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>193</td>
<td>9.3/4</td>
<td>4.48</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Cody</td>
<td>Hoffman</td>
<td>BYU</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>9.3/4</td>
<td>4.65</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Josh</td>
<td>Huff</td>
<td>Oregon State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.51</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Allen</td>
<td>Hurns</td>
<td>Miami</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>9.1/4</td>
<td>4.55</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Jeff</td>
<td>Janis</td>
<td>Saginaw Valley St</td>
<td>6'3</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>4.42</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>T.J.</td>
<td>Jones</td>
<td>Notre Dame</td>
<td>6'0</td>
<td>188</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4.48</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Jarvis</td>
<td>Landry</td>
<td>LSU</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>10.1/4</td>
<td>4.77</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Cody</td>
<td>Latimer</td>
<td>Indiana</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>DNP</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Marqise</td>
<td>Lee</td>
<td>USC</td>
<td>5'11 3/4</td>
<td>192</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.52</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Marcus</td>
<td>Lucas</td>
<td>Missouri</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.6</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Jordan</td>
<td>Matthews</td>
<td>Vanderbilt</td>
<td>6'3</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>10.3/8</td>
<td>4.46</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Donte</td>
<td>Moncrief</td>
<td>Mississippi</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>9.1/8</td>
<td>4.4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Kevin</td>
<td>Norwood</td>
<td>Alabama</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4.48</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Walt</td>
<td>Powell</td>
<td>Murray State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.63</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Tevin</td>
<td>Reese</td>
<td>Baylor</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>8.5/8</td>
<td>4.46</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Paul</td>
<td>Richardson</td>
<td>Colorado</td>
<td>6'0</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>8.7/8</td>
<td>4.4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Allen</td>
<td>Robinson</td>
<td>Penn State</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>9.1/2</td>
<td>4.6</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Jalen</td>
<td>Saunders</td>
<td>Oklahoma</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>8.7/8</td>
<td>4.44</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Willie</td>
<td>Snead</td>
<td>Ball State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>10.1/4</td>
<td>4.62</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Josh</td>
<td>Stewart</td>
<td>Oklahoma State</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>9.3/8</td>
<td>4.69</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Devin</td>
<td>Street</td>
<td>Pittsburgh</td>
<td>6'3</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>9.1/4</td>
<td>4.55</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>L'Damian</td>
<td>Washington</td>
<td>Missouri</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>4.46</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>Sammy</td>
<td>Watkins</td>
<td>Clemson</td>
<td>6'0 3/4</td>
<td>211</td>
<td>9.5/8</td>
<td>4.43</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>Albert</td>
<td>Wilson</td>
<td>Georgia State</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>202</td>
<td>9.1/8</td>
<td>4.43</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> could easily have interest in adding one of these receivers in the draft. Eagles GM Howie Roseman called the Eagles' receiver position "complicated" and it's no surprise as to why. <span>Jeremy Maclin</span> and <span>Riley Cooper</span> are scheduled to be free agents, and the Eagles have to make a decision on veteran slot receiver <span>Jason Avant</span>, who could be on his way out. Even if the Eagles end up not necessarily <i>needing</i> a receiver, the talent might be too good to pass up. Roseman stated the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/eagles-nfl-draft-2014/2014/2/20/5430044/2014-nfl-draft-howie-roseman-talks-draft-strategy-team-building">team's draft strategy will continue to be centered around taking the best players available</a> as opposed to focusing on needs.</p>
<p>If the class is so deep, however, does it make sense for the Eagles to take a receiver early on in the draft? With the talent level spread so wide, the Eagles could find value at receiver later in the draft. Or maybe a patient strategy like that could burn them. What happens if a run on receivers starts to take place and the Eagles end up missing out? It's a discussion worth having.</p>
<p>Some names who impressed during Sunday's workouts include: Sammy Watkins, Martarvis Bryant, <span>Brandin Cooks</span> (4.33 - fastest 40 at position), and Odell Beckham. On the other hand, it was players like <span>Kelvin Benjamin</span> and Jarvis Landy who didn't seem so inspiring. The overall impression I took away from Sunday's performances, however, is that the Eagles need to take some serious consideration towards adding one of these players in the draft. A new weapon for Chip Kelly's offense never hurts.</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/23/5440118/nfl-combine-2014-wide-receiver-results-brandin-cooksBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-23T08:37:00-05:002014-02-23T08:37:00-05:002014 NFL Combine: Day 2 Drills Thread
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<p>For more coverage of the scouting combine, <a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/20/5428852/2014-nfl-scouting-combine-schedule-preview-date" target="new">check out our storystream</a>.</p> <p>The second day of 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a> drills has arrived. On schedule for today are three groups: quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. The action starts at 9 AM EST and will be aired on NFL Network. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/20/5428852/2014-nfl-scouting-combine-schedule-preview-date">Click here for a full list of the workouts and combine participants</a>.</p>
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<h4>Quarterback - [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/13/5304580/eagles-position-reviews-quarterback-nick-foles-michael-vick">Eagles Position Review</a>]</h4>
<p><span>Nick Foles</span> heads into the offseason with a command lead for the starting job next year. Behind Foles on the depth chart are <span>Matt Barkley</span> and G.J. Kinne. Michael Vick is likely to leave in free agency. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> could use a pick on a developmental quarterback. A few names to watch include Tajh Boyd, Jimmy Garoppolo, Johnny Manziel, and Logan Thomas.</p>
<p>QB Blake Bortles, UCF<br>QB Tajh Boyd, Clemson<br>QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville<br>QB Derek Carr, Fresno State<br>QB David Fales, San Jose State<br>QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois<br>QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois<br>QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M<br>QB Jeff Mathews, Cornell<br>QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama<br>QB Zach Mettenberger, LSU<br>QB Stephen Morris, Miami (FL)<br>QB Aaron Murray, Georgia<br>QB Bryn Renner, North Carolina<br>QB Tom Savage, Pittsburgh<br>QB Connor Shaw, South Carolina<br>QB Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech<br>QB Dustin Vaughan, West Texas A&M<br>QB Keith Wenning, Ball State</p>
<h4>Running Back - [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/14/5306882/eagles-position-reviews-running-back-lesean-mccoy">Eagles Position Review</a>]</h4>
<p>The Eagles appear to be pretty deep at running back with <span>LeSean McCoy</span> as the starter and <span>Bryce Brown</span>/<span>Chris Polk</span> backing him up. Considering the Eagles like to run the ball a lot, though, they would be remiss to not do their homework on running backs. Perhaps a runner more in the scatback mold would interest Kelly. A few names to watch include Dri Archer, Ka'deem Carey, Tre Mason, Storm Johnson, De'Anthony Thomas.</p>
<p>RB Antonio Andrews Western Kentucky<br>RB Dri Archer Kent State<br>RB George Atkinson Notre Dame<br>RB Kapri Bibbs Colorado State<br>RB Alfred Blue LSU<br>RB Ka'deem Carey Arizona<br>RB J.C. Copeland LSU<br>RB Tim Cornett UNLV<br>RB Isaiah Crowell Alabama State<br>RB Timothy Flanders Sam Houston State<br>RB David Fluellen Toledo<br>RB Devonta Freeman Florida State<br>RB Tyler Gaffney Stanford<br>RB Marion Grice Arizona State<br>RB Ryan Hewitt Stanford<br>RB Jeremy Hill LSU<br>RB Carlos Hyde Ohio State<br>RB Storm Johnson UCF<br>RB Henry Josey Missouri<br>RB Tre Mason Auburn<br>RB Jerick McKinnon Georgia Southern<br>RB Trey Millard Oklahoma<br>RB Adam Muema San Diego State<br>RB Ladarius Perkins Mississippi State<br>RB Silas Redd USC<br>RB Bishop Sankey Washington<br>RB Lache Seastrunk Baylor<br>RB Charles Sims West Virginia<br>RB Jerome Smith Syracuse<br>RB Lorenzo Taliaferro Coastal Carolina<br>RB De'Anthony Thomas Oregon<br>RB Terrance West Towson<br>RB James White Wisconsin<br>RB James Wilder Florida State<br>RB Andre Williams Boston College<br>RB Damien Williams Oklahoma</p>
<h4>Wide Receiver - [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/1/20/5326544/eagles-position-review-wide-receivers-jeremy-maclin-riley-cooper">Eagles Position Review</a>]</h4>
<p>The Eagles could be in the market for a receiver depending on what happens in free agency. The team has <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/21/5435110/2014-nfl-free-agency-rumors-eagles-favor-jeremy-maclin-over-riley-cooper">reportedly prioritized</a> keeping <span>Jeremy Maclin</span> over <span>Riley Cooper</span>, so the Eagles could look to replace Cooper's size with a big body in the draft. A few names to consider include: Jared Abbrederis, Davante Adams, Odell Beckham Jr., Kelvin Benjamin, Martavis Bryant, Mike Evans, Josh Huff, and Sammy Watkins.</p>
<p>WR Jared Abbrederis Wisconsin<br>WR Davante Adams Fresno State<br>WR Odell Beckham LSU<br>WR Kelvin Benjamin Florida State<br>WR Christopher Boyd Vanderbilt<br>WR Philly Brown Ohio State<br>WR John Brown Pittsburg State<br>WR Martavis Bryant Clemson<br>WR Isaiah Burse Fresno State<br>WR Michael Campanaro Wake Forest<br>WR Brandon Coleman Rutgers<br>WR Kain Colter Northwestern<br>WR Brandin Cooks Oregon State<br>WR Damian Copeland Louisville<br>WR Mike Davis Texas<br>WR Bruce Ellington South Carolina<br>WR Quincy Enunwa Nebraska<br>WR Mike Evans Texas A&M<br>WR Shaq Evans UCLA<br>WR Bennie Fowler Michigan State<br>WR Austin Franklin New Mexico State<br>WR Jeremy Gallon Michigan<br>WR Ryan Grant Tulane<br>WR Matt Hazel Coastal Carolina<br>WR Robert Herron Wyoming<br>WR Cody Hoffman BYU<br>WR Josh Huff Oregon<br>WR Allen Hurns Miami (FL)<br>WR Jeff Janis Saginaw Valley State<br>WR T.J. Jones Notre Dame<br>WR Jarvis Landry LSU<br>WR Cody Latimer Indiana<br>WR Marqise Lee USC<br>WR Marcus Lucas Missouri<br>WR Jordan Matthews Vanderbilt<br>WR Donte Moncrief Mississippi<br>WR Kevin Norwood Alabama<br>WR Walt Powell Murray State<br>WR Tevin Reese Baylor<br>WR Paul Richardson Colorado<br>WR Allen Robinson Penn State<br>WR Jalen Saunders Oklahoma<br>WR Willie Snead Ball State<br>WR Josh Stewart Oklahoma State<br>WR Devin Street Pittsburgh<br>WR L'Damian Washington Missouri<br>WR Sammy Watkins Clemson<br>WR Albert Wilson Georgia State</p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/23/5438618/nfl-combine-2014-schedule-quarterbacks-running-backs-wide-receiversBrandon Lee Gowton2014-02-23T08:13:33-05:002014-02-23T08:13:33-05:00On the Mend with Arrelious Benn: Combine Memories
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<p>Just four years ago, Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn found himself in Indianapolis, awaiting his turn to show off his skills at the NFL Combine. After four seasons in the league, the current Eagles receiver can reflect on the process that led to him being the 39th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.</p>
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<p>On Sunday, the skill position player prospects for the 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> will assemble for their portion of this year's Combine. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> wide receiver Arrelious Benn was in their shoes just a few years ago and was consider one of the top players at his position. While it has been a while since Benn participated in Indianapolis, he does remember the process he went through in front of his peers, television cameras and loads of NFL coaches and scouts.</p>
<p>Benn ran a 4.59 second forty-yard dash, which proved to be much slower than his Pro Day run of 4.42 seconds. However, he did have 20 reps on the bench press, which was the highest of any at the position during the 2010 Combine. Still, Benn believes he could have produced better numbers but nerves got in the way.</p>
<p>As the new wave of prospects gets ready to hit the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, BGN spoke with Benn about his experience at the Combine. Benn offered insight on the actual event as well as offered advice for those performing this week in front of hundreds of scouts and coaches.</p>
<p><b>Mike Kaye: What was your experience like at the Combine? What it a grueling process or was it more routine since you had spent months training for it?</b></p>
<p><i>Arrelious Benn: "It was a grueling process. I am not a test guy. I am not a guy to go out and test and do that. I am the type of guy to go out and practice and I am a body memory guy, so the Combine for me was like 'Come on man, let's get it over with.' I had the mindset of getting through it and going home. [However] it was a good experience to push yourself like that. A lot of people can't say that they would to do the Combine the way the NFL does it and it was fun."</i></p>
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<p><b>MK: Can you talk about the position grouping and how that works? How did they rally you up for all the drills and quickly coach you up?</b></p>
<div class="pullquote">Every drill is important and you just want to go out there and do everything. I feel like guys who go to the Combine and say they won't do this and that, feel some way about something that they have. <span>-<span>Arrelious Benn's</span> advice to prospects</span>
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<p><i>AB: "Well, they put you in certain groups and I am sure you can see the guys with the Under Armor tights on with the number, and I don't remember if we did it in alphabetical order or something but they break everybody down . You go there and you run your [forty-yard dash], run your routes and do certain drills and it's all about what the coaches see in a guy. You basically get drafted off your potential and guys basically show what potential that they have there."</i></p>
<p><b>MK: What advice would you give a wide receiver prospect heading into the Combine? What is the drill that you think is the most important for your position? </b></p>
<p><i>AB: "I think all of them [are important]. I think to this day, when I was at the Combine, that I hyperventilated. I don't think I had as good of a Combine as I should have and I think I was so anxious when I got down to it. You've got to go in with a mindset of 'I have done this before' and don't let the coaches and the media overwhelm you and just out and perform. You've been doing it since you were younger and you have a great opportunity to go out there and do it. </i></p>
<p><i>Every drill is important and you just want to go out there and do everything. I feel like guys who go to the Combine and say they won't do this and that, feel some way about something that they have. If you've got it, go out there and do it, because either way we're going to see it. Go out there and do every drill if you're healthy and have fun with it. </i></p>
<p><i>I think a lot of guys don't have fun with it. I think I was a guy who really didn't have fun with it. I think if I could go back and do it again, I would definitely have some fun with it."</i></p>
<p><b>MK: Can you talk about the interview process with teams at the Combine? Did you ever get ask any odd questions? Is the process weird and uncomfortable?</b></p>
<p><i>AB: "I guess every organization is different. I had questions about my older brother, who had gotten incarcerated for five years for armed robbery and they asked me about that. Pretty much, that was it. They asked me a few things as far growing up, Illinois, college and [to give them] a background of my football knowledge. If there's something that you did in college and they know about it, they will ask you about it in some sort of way. Not in a disrespectful way, but they are going to ask because they want to know.</i></p>
<p><i>They want to know what type of guy you are, because you are going to go to the 'real world' at a professional level where you are not going to be supervised and have a lot of money and time on your hands. They want to know if you are going to have integrity and going to work. I am sure they run into certain guys and the fanfare doesn't help their on-the-field stuff. They definitely take control and I think they are doing a good job of that."</i></p>
<p><b>MK: What is the process following the Combine? What is it like between the Combine and your Pro Day?</b></p>
<div class="pullquote">If there's something that you did in college and they know about it, they will ask you about it in some sort of way. Not in a disrespectful way, but they are going to ask because they want to know. <span>-Benn on the interview process at the Combine</span>
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<p><i>AB: Everybody is different because of when their Pro Day is but after my Combine I went back out to Los Angeles because that was where I was training at and then I went back to Illinois for my Pro Day. For my Pro Day, I was so relaxed and I felt like I was at home. I blew my Pro Day out but some guys are different and they don't do their Pro Days. If you did everything at the Combine and like what you did and your numbers at the Combine [you can skip it]. It gives a good opportunity to guys that didn't go to the Combine because not everyone gets invited. You try to go out there and get a job and show the scouts what you can do. The Pro Day is essentially as important as the Combine.</i></p>
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/2/23/5421586/NFL-combine-arrelious-benn-interview-eaglesMike Kaye