Round 2-3 Highlights: Patriots take a QB, Latimer a Bronco

The picks kept flowing in on Friday night and several teams providing interesting picks even in the second and third round of the Draft. The Eagles certainly had a highlight trading up in the second round, but other teams made some interesting moves and picks along the way. Here are some of the highlights from […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 May 2014
Day 2 Review: Two different results at receiver for Eagles

When the Eagles used Day 1 to trade down then select defense, everyone knew a receiver was coming on Day 2. And the Eagles did just that. What we didn't know was that the Eagles would take three picks, turn them into two and select two wide receivers on the second day of the Draft. […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 May 2014
Scouting Report: Jordan Matthews, WR

With Marqise Lee off the board at 39, the Eagles felt they had to act fast. They traded with the Tennessee Titans for pick 42 and secured one of their wide receiver targets. Jordan Matthews, a 6'3", 212-pound receiver out of Vanderbilt is the newest Eagle. Matthews was one of the players listed in our […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 May 2014
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
If Birds Pick Wide Receiver, Marqise Lee Should Be The Choice

  #475382659 / gettyimages.com Let me set the record straight right now: Marqise Lee is a stud. The NFL draft hopeful from USC is a likely first round pick, and if the Eagles are smart, he will be wearing midnight green come Friday night.

Hal Greenblatt  •  08 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
Welcome To Draft Week

Image Courtesy of en.wikipedia.org Ah draft week, where a team hopes, prays, lies, sneaks around and tries to land a player that will take their franchise to the “next level.” With the first round of the 2014 NFL draft set to take place on Thursday night, rumors have been hot and heavy about what the […]

Hal Greenblatt  •  05 May 2014