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Direckshun · 03-30-2008, 06:41 PM

Huzzah! The Eagles are finally up.

And, well, they're not thrilled. They end up in this particular situation needing OTs, a SS, help at CB and DE (of which there are some candidates), and a dynamic kick-returner. The options are plentiful but nothing golden has dropped into the Eagles' laps like they had hoped.

They first consider their needs. Obviously this Draft is bankrupt of OTs at this point due to the heavy pro-OL bent of NFL GMs this year. But a candidate for SS emerges in Wesley Woodyard, surprising considering how weak this year's field of SS's are. But while Woodyard is semi-experienced at SS, he's more accostumed to LB and will need grooming at the position. Still, he remains a top prospect at this juncture for the Eagles.

CB isn't yielding any great returns at this place, especially on an Eagles defense that largely depends on them. But at this point the Eagles would be Drafting a backup, now that Asante Samuels is on board. The next-best CBs are nothing to rave about and are a hop, skip, and a very large jump down Philly's value chart. There are some great options as backups available (Wheatley may never be a starter due to size alone), but Philly is looking for best value.

DE offers some options. Darrell Robertson? Undersized for Philly's end position. Jason Jones? A thousand questions. Kendall Langford? A thousand questions plus one. Philly wants best value.

Then there's the available running backs, some of whom intrigue the Eagles. Brian Westbrook is an elite RB, but he's almost 30 and his backup's an unremarkable guy of the same age. The Eagles would love to find an even better compliment to Westbrook, but complimenting him is incredibly hard as he can run between the tackles and get outside. A pure power runner might be the best compliment for him, and Tulane's Matt Forte is a large back with great hands.

Mike Hart is another great counterpunch for Westbrook, as he possesses similar qualities to Westbrook and has the tenacious mentality that the Eagles love. Smith and Slaton are both appealing to the Eagles but they're both pure gunners.

So Philly's favorite options are as follows:

SS Wesley Woodyard
NCB Terrence Wheatley
RB Mike Hart
RB Matt Forte

Anywhere you go is a gamble, so the Eagles opt for the player that yields the most promise for their future, and that's Wesley Woodyard. Woodyard is undersized (though incredibly fast) for a linebacker, and the Eagles plan to move him to a position where his size and speed are ideal -- strong safety, a position he has adequate experience at. His sub-4.5 speed and tough SEC attitude give him a leg-up on eventually taking the starting job from the dreadful Sean Considine.

With the 111th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select OLB Wesley Woodyard from the University of Kentucky.

03-30-2008, 06:41 PM	#997
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	Huzzah! The Eagles are finally up. And, well, they're not thrilled. They end up in this particular situation needing OTs, a SS, help at CB and DE (of which there are some candidates), and a dynamic kick-returner. The options are plentiful but nothing golden has dropped into the Eagles' laps like they had hoped. They first consider their needs. Obviously this Draft is bankrupt of OTs at this point due to the heavy pro-OL bent of NFL GMs this year. But a candidate for SS emerges in Wesley Woodyard, surprising considering how weak this year's field of SS's are. But while Woodyard is semi-experienced at SS, he's more accostumed to LB and will need grooming at the position. Still, he remains a top prospect at this juncture for the Eagles. CB isn't yielding any great returns at this place, especially on an Eagles defense that largely depends on them. But at this point the Eagles would be Drafting a backup, now that Asante Samuels is on board. The next-best CBs are nothing to rave about and are a hop, skip, and a very large jump down Philly's value chart. There are some great options as backups available (Wheatley may never be a starter due to size alone), but Philly is looking for best value. DE offers some options. Darrell Robertson? Undersized for Philly's end position. Jason Jones? A thousand questions. Kendall Langford? A thousand questions plus one. Philly wants best value. Then there's the available running backs, some of whom intrigue the Eagles. Brian Westbrook is an elite RB, but he's almost 30 and his backup's an unremarkable guy of the same age. The Eagles would love to find an even better compliment to Westbrook, but complimenting him is incredibly hard as he can run between the tackles and get outside. A pure power runner might be the best compliment for him, and Tulane's Matt Forte is a large back with great hands. Mike Hart is another great counterpunch for Westbrook, as he possesses similar qualities to Westbrook and has the tenacious mentality that the Eagles love. Smith and Slaton are both appealing to the Eagles but they're both pure gunners. So Philly's favorite options are as follows: SS Wesley Woodyard NCB Terrence Wheatley RB Mike Hart RB Matt Forte Anywhere you go is a gamble, so the Eagles opt for the player that yields the most promise for their future, and that's Wesley Woodyard. Woodyard is undersized (though incredibly fast) for a linebacker, and the Eagles plan to move him to a position where his size and speed are ideal -- strong safety, a position he has adequate experience at. His sub-4.5 speed and tough SEC attitude give him a leg-up on eventually taking the starting job from the dreadful Sean Considine. With the 111th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select OLB Wesley Woodyard from the University of Kentucky.
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