Day 1 Review: Smith fills need for Eagles

Marcus Smith may have been the last guy expected to be drafted at pick 26 by the Eagles, not among a group that featured Marqise Lee, Darqueze Dennard, Bradley Roby and Jimmie Ward. But at pick 26, commissioner Roger Goddell announced that Marcus Smith was the newest Eagle. On the surface, this is a questionable […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 May 2014
Scouting Report: Marcus Smith, OLB/DE

Who is Marcus Smith? That was the burning question following the Eagles selection at pick 26.  The Eagles had several defensive voids to fill, including pass rusher. By the Eagles initial pick at 22, both potential saftey selections were off the board. So was the best corner. So was Anthony Barr and C.J. Mosely.  So […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 May 2014
Draft Day Preview: Potential Eagles targets as Draft nears

Draft Day is upon us and the long wait is almost over. The Eagles sit at pick No. 22, and have several options as the pick nears. Chip Kelly gets to make his mark on the draft with this first pick that could go to the best available player, a defensive need or to fill […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 May 2014