Eagles Get Maclin, Jr (aka Nelson Agholor)

Posted: April 30th, 2015 | Author: Tommy Lawlor | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 380 Comments »

The Eagles couldn’t re-sign WR Jeremy Maclin so they did the next best thing…they drafted a prospect who looked just like him, USC’s Nelson Agholor.

He is 6-0, 198. Runs 4.42 in the 40. Check out the highlights.

Agholor is a good fit for the Eagles offense. He has the speed to be a deep threat, but also has terrific RAC skills. The WR corps had some talent, but needed someone with top speed and RAC skills. Agholor comes from a pro style offense so he will be more advanced than some other WRs and that could help him to challenge for starting time right away.

Good pick.

If you are going to have Sam Bradford as your QB, you need to give him weapons.

380 Comments on “Eagles Get Maclin, Jr (aka Nelson Agholor)”

1 oreofestar said at 10:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Think this kid will be nasty
2 Anders said at 10:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
http://mockdraftable.com/player/4778/
Look at his comp
3 Greg Richards said at 10:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Steelers’ pick is in. Not revealed yet. Broncos traded up to Lions pick.
4 SteveH said at 10:30 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Tommy, can you weigh in on Agholor over Dupree?
5 Alistair Middlemiss said at 10:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Dupree is not a need if you are happy with MSII still. If you have them at the same grade you take the player you need i guess.
6 SteveH said at 10:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I mean, how high could you possibly be on MSII right now? I seriously doubt the coaches are like… yeah ink MSII in as our future OLB.
7 Sean Stott said at 10:30 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Dupree, Randy Gregory, or even Shane Ray. Byron Jones.
This pick is kinda blah. I can’t hate it, but I really wanted one of the above instead.
8 Greg Richards said at 10:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Alvin Dupree to Steelers. Steal for them.
9 Anders said at 10:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Is it really a steal if 21 other teams do not want him? More likely fans are just overrating him (honestly, most mocks only had him top 15 after his combine).
10 Greg Richards said at 10:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Maybe
11 Allen3000 said at 10:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
WR is one of the toughest positions to accurately predict, but for some odd reason, I truly feel like Agholar is a ‘safe’ pick. And I mean safe in a good way. I think we’ll see immediate production – equal if not better than Jordan Matthews’ rookie season.
12 McNabbulousness said at 10:35 PM on April 30th, 2015:
beware the ghost of fredex
13 ICDogg said at 10:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
In 2013, USC’s star playmaker, Marqise Lee struggled with multiple injuries and Agholor stepped up. The sophomore receiver totaled 56 receptions and 918 yards. Come 2014, Agholor saw his numbers explode. He doubled his 2013 touchdown total (up to 12 in 2014), and nearly did the same with his receptions. As an NFL prospect, this player has a number of translatable traits you look for when scouting the position. While listed at just 6’1 and 190 pounds, Agholor plays outside of his frame. This is most evident when he has the ball in his hands. Agholor is a man possessed, stays strong and keeps balance when defenders try to tackle him. It usually takes more than one to do so. Agholor also plays big in his routes, and at the catch point. At breaks and stems mid-route, Agholor is extremely quick—one of the best route runners in this class. Some criticize him for making catches away from his body, but he nearly always wins those balls. He can snare a pass, and bring it down within his frame at breakneck speed—an advanced timing player. The junior wideout could do a better job absorbing the ball, and does get too aggressive in the open field. Time with NFL veterans could help him slow the game down, just a bit. Overall, this is a strong wide receiver prospect with the ability to become a complete player at the position. There’s a solid argument that Agholor is one of the four or five best receivers in this draft.
14 Insomniac said at 10:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
The thing is with Agholor is that he’s just ok in some areas and only just good in others. Sure he’ll probably have better immediate impact but I don’t see him as a game dominating player (sounds just like Maclin).
15 Mitchell said at 10:36 PM on April 30th, 2015:
And Macklin put up big numbers last year coming off and ACL injury. I’ll take it.
16 GEAGLE said at 10:37 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is a legit top 20 talent. Solid pick, tho I prefer a trade back, but can’t bash the pic. It was appropriate value
17 nickross23 said at 10:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He’s was only a junior and by no means is a complete finished prospect, think his best football is ahead of him
18 BC1968 said at 10:33 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Looks just like him. Are you saying…oh forget it, let’s work on that Redskins thing first. In advance, j/k j/k j/k j/k
19 mksp said at 10:34 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is a good pick.
Agholor was such an obvious fit in our offense. Should be able to step in and contribute Day 1 just like Matthews.
Also, #Culture.
20 47_Ronin said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Is he better than Breshard Perriman?
21 mksp said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I think he’s a better scheme fit.
22 47_Ronin said at 10:48 PM on April 30th, 2015:
“Scheme fit” can we really say that? Kelly’s mantra has been big players defeat smaller players, but he passes on a 6’3″/4.24 40 WR
23 mksp said at 10:52 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You’re talking H/W/S.
Agholor runs the full route tree, works inside / outside, and is probably a better culture fit.
24 Mitchell said at 10:53 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You can have a guy like Perriman in Coates or Conley in the 2nd/3rd.
25 Anders said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I say yes, but some will say no
26 nickross23 said at 10:46 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Did you even know who he was before his 40 time? If he doesn’t get picked in rd one would u feel better about the Aguilar pick?
27 nickross23 said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Well he’s in b more so we can keep a eye on him to compare the two with those CBS regional coverage on Sunday
28 47_Ronin said at 11:01 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Umm yes I did know of him. Actually I watched his dad play for the Detroit Lions. I’ll feel good about Agholor when he’s making plays on Sundays.
29 Jernst said at 10:56 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Perriman has the measurables of a god but he drops a lot of balls and runs lazy routes.
30 GEAGLE said at 10:34 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Nelson “nightcrawler” Agholor
The Pope
Josh will huff puff and blow little piggy skins house down
Ertz abuses cowboy safety Landon Collins
..
Nice young arsenal of weapons for bradford and Bryce petty to shred defenses
31 BC1968 said at 10:35 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Height sounds more like Jackson
32 Anders said at 10:35 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He is almost 3 inches taller than Jackson
33 BC1968 said at 10:37 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, didn’t realize Jackson was that small. I mean cause 6 foot isn’t all that tall.
34 Anders said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Jackson is like 5’9½ (Boykin is same height btw). Agholor is also almost 30 pounds heavier
35 BC1968 said at 10:39 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yep, looked it up, it says 5’10 which means he’s smaller as usual.
36 Greg Richards said at 10:35 PM on April 30th, 2015:
CollegeFootball 24/7
‏@NFL_CFB
49s50 seconds ago
#Lions traded No. 23 pick to #Broncos for Manny Ramirez, pick No. 28, pick No. 143 (fifth round) and 2016 fifth-round pick.
37 Anders said at 10:37 PM on April 30th, 2015:
and Broncos picked Shane Ray
38 Greg Richards said at 10:37 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Broncos moved up for Shane Ray. Risky.
39 ICDogg said at 10:37 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Nelson Agholor was born in Nigeria, but moved to America at a young age, and became a multiple position player in preparatory school (WR, RB, DB). He was named a five-star recruit, and highly sought after by several schools. Agholor does not have any widely known character questions, and has never been in trouble off the field. He appears to be very clean in this regard. On the field, his football character appears to be pristine, as well. Agholor always gives one hundred percent on every down. The intensity, and will, he displays when running after the catch is a testament to his drive and mental toughness. Agholor is known as a vocal leader on the team, and a true grinder when it comes to his preparation. No injury red flags, and played through a rib injury in 2013.
40 Mitchell said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
We still probably could nab another WR in this draft. I’m still ready to put my Coates on Chipper.
41 ICDogg said at 10:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Agholor’s athleticism is best displayed in his quick twitch movements, and ability to weave through lanes. On more than one occasion, USC would dial up a screen pass for Agholor; he would catch it and would cut against the grain. In doing so, he would create lanes for himself and put defenders on their heels. Players cannot do that without very strong athleticism. While a good amount of his ability to create after the catch is due to will and desire, Agholor does have an athletic advantage too. He displays good balance, and is very hard to knock off his path. Its hard to say that Agholor wins after the catch with flexibility or coordination, but he is no slouch in those departments, either. The one concern with Agholor is his lean frame. His body type has the appearance of a traditional NFL slot receiver, rather than someone who can win outside. Considering the aggression he plays with, Agholor will also open himself up to plenty of big hits. His other attributes should make him more than capable enough to be more than just a slot player, but how he holds up to punishment in the pros is a question.
42 unhinged said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Your description brings Beckham to mind. Agholor is not as freakishly athletic, but the hands, the RAC, the quick twitch are similar.
43 shah8 said at 10:39 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Dead obvious to me now why Seattle traded away their pick.
What I’m thinking about is the advantages of Agholor over Devin Smith or Dorsett…
44 shah8 said at 10:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Very curious now what Carolina will do–They could gamble and get Beckham-Green or get OL, maybe…
45 shah8 said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
DBG must have more skeletons than Marcus Peters in his closet.
46 Mitchell said at 10:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
We have receivers running open all day. They don’t really need to break a cb like Smith can do with positions mg and Dorsett with speed. We just need a qb to throw.
47 mksp said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Agholor is a much more well-rounded player than either of those guys. Runs great routes, is shifty. Really like him here.
48 GEAGLE said at 10:39 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Shane Ray can smoke all the weed he wants in Denver lol
49 McNabbulousness said at 10:39 PM on April 30th, 2015:
“no, no he can’t”
-josh gordon
50 GEAGLE said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Joke dude. Not that deep
51 Greg Richards said at 10:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
As far as the cops are concerned. His arrest will put him into league’s testing program where he could be punished for a positive test.
52 ICDogg said at 10:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
As mentioned, Nelson Agholor is a fiend in the run after the catch department. He gets the ball in his hands, and immediately looks to turn up field. He engages defenders, and despite a smaller frame, it often takes more than one man to drag him down. Agholor usually eludes the defender, unless that player executes a perfect form tackle. His wiggle is a strength, and he is comfortable using a multitude of moves (juke, stiffarm, spin, etc.). Agholor shows a unique ability to maintain control when moving laterally. There were multiple times, against Arizona State, where USC’s star wide receiver cut against the grain to turn certain losses into first down gains, and more. His balance and strength allow him to freelance, while maintaining control of his lateral running path. Agholor’s quickness and acceleration will both be above average NFL standards the day he steps into the league. His long speed, however, will not be quite so transcendent amongst his peers. Agholor’s playing speed is not a liability, but grades out to just a “solid NFL skill”.
53 mksp said at 10:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This draft is gonna end up like the 2013 draft. A lot of smart, solid picks with good value.
54 ICDogg said at 10:41 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Concerns about Nelson Agholor’s hands are greatly overstated. While there were flashes of drop concerns in 2013, he improved tremendously in regards to limiting those in 2014. A keen eye reveals that this player actually has very strong hands. Agholor extends his hands, and rarely lets passes get into his body. What troubles some observers is just how often, and sometimes needlessly, he does this. However, Agholor pulls it off on a regular basis, and does so with consistency on a per attempt scale. He brings these catches in by timing his hands with incredible proficiency, and displaying excellent technique. He also wastes no time in snaring the pass, and bringing it down his side. Agholor checks all the boxes when it comes to an above baseline level of highpointing and body control. While he is not off the charts in any of these sectors, these attributes should translate well to the professional game. Even without an ideal frame, Agholor has no issues with physical play, both in traffic and mid-route. This was an issue that haunted his former teammate, Marqise Lee.
55 BC1968 said at 10:41 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He’s from the same continent as our President, interesting.
56 47_Ronin said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
We’re all from the same continent as the POTUS?!?
57 kevinlied said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Is it, though?
58 Ray888 said at 10:57 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Hawaii isn’t a continent.
59 daveH said at 11:15 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Mariotta isn’t from nigeria
60 nickross23 said at 10:41 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Good start now let’s get defensive in rounds 2and 3
61 PK_NZ said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Need OL
62 BC1968 said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah I was thinking, they’ve done a great job with defense in offseason. Just by keeping Cox is a great move in itself.
63 nickross23 said at 10:58 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Back end help with a corner safety type of player, but yes OL needs addressing as well
64 Iskar36 said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I don’t have a significant issue with the pick itself, but I definitely question the offseason strategy. No question Maclin got over payed, but what we effectively did as a result was we “paid” a 1st round pick instead of a couple mil extra in salary. Had we went ahead and paid Maclin, we would have taken a hit salary wise, but we would have a 1st round pick to use elsewhere (or even on Nelson still, but now to pair wth Maclin, rather than replace)
65 Anders said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
No way they didnt pay because the wanted to pick Agholor.
66 BC1968 said at 10:43 PM on April 30th, 2015:
But they also freed up money because they did spend some.
67 scratcherk said at 10:43 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Well instead of drafting a corner and paying a WR, we paid a CB and drafted a WR. Can’t argue with that.
68 BC1968 said at 10:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thinking same thing, we have an established CB, of course, with great guys around him before, but still like the way they did it.
69 PK_NZ said at 10:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
good point
70 unhinged said at 10:49 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I think it will turn out to be more than a couple million.
71 ICDogg said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
As a route runner, Nelson Agholor is at, or near the top, of this year’s wide receiver crop. His precision, and execution mid-route while attempting to separate from defenders is remarkable. The foot frequency he uses at the stems and break points of routes, help him fire away from defenders at crucial points. This incredible quickness caused him to separate with ease in college, but its fair to wonder if he lacks the natural speed to do this as frequently in the NFL. Agholor has no trouble releasing from the line of scrimmage. His reps against physical press coverage were limited in the Pac 12, but he did best most corners when they tried. Agholor has a quick jump cut move, and does not mind using his hands to engage in the battle with a corner. While Agholor shows the aggression and high-effort you like to see in a receiver when blocking, a lack of functional strength makes it tough for him to finish. He won’t sustain blocks for too long. All in all, Agholor is pretty advanced in his receiving technique, for a college prospect, especially as a route runner.
72 scratcherk said at 10:42 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Eagles had 3 or 4 offers to trade down
73 PK_NZ said at 10:43 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I really hope they were bad offers…
74 Anders said at 10:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
or Kelly just really love Agholor
75 BlindChow said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Probably terrified of not getting the guy he wanted this year.
76 Insomniac said at 10:46 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I wonder how Howie feels?
77 GEAGLE said at 10:43 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Enjoy your last year in philly Riley Cooper
78 Alistair Middlemiss said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Word, get our last WR late in the draft in the 5-6th round and we can kick him to the curb.
79 BC1968 said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He stole his money and is set for life anyways, guess he won the game of life. Him, along with that center from the Lakers who completely raped the Sixers. Bynum the bum
80 kevinlied said at 10:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I mean, he’s likely better at what he does than any of us are at we do, and he does it in one of the most profitable industries there is. So, yeah, justifiably, he has won.
81 scratcherk said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Back to STs he goes.
82 Greg Richards said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
D.J. Humphries to Arizona. Is Jonathan Cooper that much of a bust at LG or will Humphries eventually replace Bobby Massie, who is in last yr of contract, at RT.
83 Insomniac said at 10:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
They need an OT. IMO, Humphries is an RT.
84 Anders said at 10:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Some people (Mayock types) have said Humphries has chance to be the best LT…
85 Insomniac said at 10:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Humphries is a very good athlete. He’s a tier below Lane but that’s still immense potential. The thing is with DJ is that his injury history is a huge red flag.
86 Greg Richards said at 10:46 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Adam Caplan
‏@caplannfl
31s31 seconds ago
#Rams RB Zac Stacy, after the selection of RB Todd Gurley, plans to ask the team for his release or to be traded, per league source.
87 James said at 10:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
lol fuck the rams
88 unhinged said at 10:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
The Von and Shane Show in Mile High Stadium.
89 Alistair Middlemiss said at 10:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Other positive thing with Angolor is he is a good route runner with fantastic RAC, which will be a very good match with Bradford who is accurate but struggles to be a play maker, having a WR who will get open and then make plays helps Bradford hugely (something they never gave him with the Rams)
90 Oscar said at 10:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
After reading 10,000s of words about this draft and the Eagles 1st round pick. I am not disagreeing with it but can not help to feel underwhelmed with agholor.
91 ICDogg said at 10:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
It’s kind of a boring pick. It’s not someone I can get too excited about.
92 peteike said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
DBs are such a risk, love WR as pick. Not as boring as Oline
93 Alistair Middlemiss said at 10:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I really like him – from the lack of trades i guess no one is looking to move up and they felt he was the player they liked the most.
94 Insomniac said at 10:52 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yep. I don’t hate the pick but it’s underwhelming. I don’t think Chip likes trying out new flavors very much.
95 RC5000 said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He was on my list of players I’d be okay with but not very excited about. But character and stamina (seems well conditioned, high usage) help me feel like he’s a better fit.
96 daveH said at 10:58 PM on April 30th, 2015:
who did u want? I had it btw Agholor, the duck OL or the d back from CT
97 ICDogg said at 10:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Shaq gets the call.
98 Greg Richards said at 10:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Shaq Thompson to CAR.
99 nickross23 said at 10:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I’ll take a hybrid of Randall Cobb and Macklin
100 Insomniac said at 10:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
OLs left
Clemmings
Fisher
Marpet
Sambrailo
That’s a small list so don’t be surprised if we don’t take OL early given how the board is playing out.
101 Greg Richards said at 10:52 PM on April 30th, 2015:
We haven’t been connected with OG Laken Tomlinson much but Jeff McLane of the Inquirer wrote that the Eagles had shown him tons of interest at the Senior Bowl.
102 Insomniac said at 10:53 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I forgot about Sambrailo. Tomlinson just isn’t a zone OL so I would be super surprised if we take him.
103 Anders said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Mitch Morse and Mark Glowinski later
104 Mitchell said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Greg Mancz even later as well.
105 Insomniac said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I’m ok with those guys as RGs.
106 RC5000 said at 10:59 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Smith
107 A_T_G said at 10:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
For a moment there, I thought Carolina picked you, Shah8.
108 Greg Richards said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Bad news from Eagles perspective with respect to who Dallas took
109 mksp said at 10:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Byron Jones?
🙁
Edit: Double 🙁
110 Insomniac said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Good god it’s Byron Jones isn’t it.
111 Anders said at 10:56 PM on April 30th, 2015:
bah
112 RC5000 said at 10:56 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Manziel?
113 A_T_G said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You know, these teasers are almost worse than spoilers.
If you need to know first and go to Twitter, so be it. Those of us who also want to can find out here: Twitter.com.
Allow the rest of us to enjoy the suspense and drama, can you please?
114 Greg Richards said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Now that one is a teaser. I apologize.
115 A_T_G said at 11:49 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thanks.
Onward and upward.
116 ICDogg said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
There goes Perriman
117 Greg Richards said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Breshad Perriman to Ravens
118 A_T_G said at 10:58 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wrong spot
119 Greg Richards said at 10:59 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I am not posting until it is shown on the NFL.com ticker on the Eagles live broadcast. It’s official at that point.
120 Jernst said at 11:07 PM on April 30th, 2015:
yes but just like last year, 90% of the people here are watching on TV and not looking at NFL.com and everyone keeps asking you to stop telling the picks before Goodell announces it on TV because that’s how they want to see the pick. Yet, you insist on ruining it for those of us who want to watch the draft that way. So you do you man…
121 Anders said at 11:07 PM on April 30th, 2015:
When its on the NFL.com ticker it has been announced live by Godell
122 Jernst said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
then i take back everything i said
123 Insomniac said at 10:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Lol NFL network screwed up. They showed Denzel Perrymen 😛
124 ICDogg said at 10:56 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Chip Kelly said G.J. Kinne wants to make roster as STs/WR, so to free him up the #Eagles signed Tim Tebow.— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 1, 2015
125 wee2424 said at 12:09 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Well that’s interesting.
126 anon said at 2:42 AM on May 1st, 2015:
ok…..
127 peteike said at 10:56 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Ravens love the speedy ers
128 ICDogg said at 10:58 PM on April 30th, 2015:
https://twitter.com/JClarkCSN/status/593971468335198208
129 ICDogg said at 10:59 PM on April 30th, 2015:
#15 is retired, though, I believe Steve Van Buren
130 scratcherk said at 10:59 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Seems like Agholor doesn’t avoid contact like Maclin did in his early years.
131 Cafone said at 11:16 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I was thinking the same thing.
Also he didn’t seem to go all superstar on celebrations.
I did see him smile and clap his hands after being caught from behind on one play. It was reminiscent of McNabb. He better not pull that shit here!
132 Insomniac said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Sigh.
133 PK_NZ said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
damn
134 peteike said at 11:00 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Damnit another smart pick by jerry, too many lately
135 Greg Richards said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Jerry stepped aside and let his son start making the picks. His son is a lot smarter than he is. The mother must have contributed good genes.
136 mksp said at 11:01 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is another ODB to Giants pick. Fuck.
137 unhinged said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not close. Jones was the 3rd CB picked in a shallow pool. I don’t hate the guy, but he doesn’t show near the ability of Morris Claiborne, who has been injured a lot. Beckham is a phenom and Jones is not close to that.
138 oreofestar said at 11:01 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Doesn’t bother me
139 NinjaP said at 11:01 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Terrible. Chip Kelly has no business being in charge of a draft.
140 Mitchell said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Your drunk, Go home.
141 NinjaP said at 11:03 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Even when sober I never liked Nelson Agholor. gross pick.
142 Mitchell said at 11:03 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not really but ok.
143 Bob Brewer said at 11:06 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Why does being negative always equal realist?
144 NinjaP said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Why can’t someone dislike a pick for real reason without being hated on? I have seen a lot of Nelson living on the west coast and don’t like him as player. Why does that need to be hated on?
145 Anders said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
and why cant a guy like him without been hated on and called homer?
146 NinjaP said at 11:09 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I made my own comment about disliking the pick. Mitchell didn’t need to say anything if he disagreed.
147 Mitchell said at 11:10 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I didn’t need to but it’s a blog so I did.
148 NinjaP said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
And now you are an industrial cock inhaler for doing so.
149 Mitchell said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That actually made me lol.
150 NinjaP said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Trailer park boys reference so it should make you lol.
151 wee2424 said at 12:08 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Because basing your comments such as “you have to be great in a particular area to be a good NFL WR” are ridiculous.
152 peteike said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Realist brah. Nothing like the cocksuredness on message boards
153 Mitchell said at 11:07 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, ok. I’m just not sure what’s not to like about good size, speed, toughness, hands and RAC ability. Sorry I offended you.
154 NinjaP said at 11:11 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I would say he isn’t great at any of those and just average in all of them. IMO you need to be great at something to be a good Wide receiver in the NFL. nelson is not great at anything.
155 Mitchell said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Kinda like Maclin though? He did very well in this offense.
156 NinjaP said at 11:13 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Maclin sucks too though. Hate him as an nfl player.
157 Mitchell said at 11:15 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You don’t have to like him.but he doesn’t suck. Look at the year he had last year.
158 NinjaP said at 11:15 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Look at every year he had before that, should I like a player because a system makes him open?
159 Mitchell said at 11:16 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I didn’t say you had to like him. He doesn’t suck. Cooper sucks.
160 NinjaP said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not disagreeing with that, I just would have rather had dorsett.
161 Mitchell said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeh and I would have rather had Dupree (so much for being a homer). Agholor doesn’t suck and is arguably better than Dorsett in many ways except Maybe the deep ball.
162 wee2424 said at 12:06 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Don’t feed into it bro. Not worth it.
163 wee2424 said at 12:05 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Nelson is all around better then Dorsett besides the deep ball. You in an earlier comment regarding Maclin alluded to the system making players open. So you really don’t need a true deep guy, because the system will get them open. What you need is a more all around guy, such as Agholor.
164 anon said at 2:40 AM on May 1st, 2015:
hahah for all the hate would have thought you would have come stronger than dorsett. reality is all of the wrs were meh. this guy is clearly a ck guy, listen to him talk, pick not surprising, pac 10 former recruit, pro ready, and good
165 wee2424 said at 12:02 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Your ridiculous.
166 peteike said at 11:13 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Excellent route runner by all accounts but I hear ya. Don’t think celing is as high as some but Maclin last year works quite well. Watching Permian drops made me like it more
167 wee2424 said at 12:00 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Best route runner coming out of college, extremely strong hands and rated as one of the most if not most Pro ready WR in the draft. Very good RAC ability hence the PR skills. Is a very quick twitch athlete. Your analysis is wrong. To say you have to be great at something in the NFL to be good is ridiculous.
What is Jordan Mathews so.spectacular at? He had a great rookie season.
Nelson has the potential to be better then Mathews.
However I will say this again, just so you can.understand. He is a great route runner. That’s a big deal in the NFL.
168 D3FB said at 1:23 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Hahaha who and what was this, it got deleted. I’m curious.
169 D3FB said at 1:23 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Hahaha who and what was this, it got deleted. I’m curious.
170 BlindChow said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is one of those comments where you hit the “flag” button and hope Tommy takes out the trash.
171 NinjaP said at 11:18 PM on April 30th, 2015:
There settle down.
172 nickross23 said at 11:01 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not use to the cowboys making smart picks.. Boooo!!
173 Insomniac said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I like Jones a ton and usually I don’t want guys like Jones to bust but..man I hope he doesn’t reach his potential in Dallas.
174 Anders said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thats how I felt with OBJ last year
175 Mitchell said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
We knew he was going to be great. I remember is talking about him.
176 Insomniac said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I’m going to go cry now.
177 McNabbulousness said at 11:03 PM on April 30th, 2015:
so you hope he goes the claibourne route?
178 Insomniac said at 11:03 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Don’t put words in my mouth!!!
yes..:(
179 McNabbulousness said at 11:03 PM on April 30th, 2015:
haha me too
180 oreofestar said at 11:06 PM on April 30th, 2015:
If it makes you feel better he was mediocre in college
181 Insomniac said at 11:09 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Except he wasn’t. Jones shadowed the best WRs on every team he played against as a CB. He did pretty damn well at it. Sure he wasn’t super flashy or makes the biggest hits and that’s not what lockdown CBs do.
182 ChaosOnion said at 11:09 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Insane measurables, lackluster play against mediocre competition.
183 peteike said at 11:02 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Ooh no physicality on the edge, here comes the Murray train, look out
184 Anders said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, Tomlinson in the 1st?
185 McNabbulousness said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
wow, dude’s name is laken
186 Greg Richards said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Plus, they traded for G/C Manny Ramirez. Thought they’d go DT here.
187 Greg Richards said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Have they announced the Lions pick. It’s on the NFL.com ticker. Don’t want to spoil anything for anyone.
188 McNabbulousness said at 11:05 PM on April 30th, 2015:
hahahaha this timing issue has been my favorite subplot of this draft!
189 Anders said at 11:05 PM on April 30th, 2015:
If its on the ticker, it has been announced
190 peteike said at 11:06 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yes, guy wants to be a neurosurgeon after football
191 RogerPodacter said at 11:09 PM on April 30th, 2015:
the way things are going, he’s going to need a neurosurgeon after football. because brain trauma.
192 Brian Pillion said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Dude, just stop already.
193 ICDogg said at 11:04 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Chip said the Eagles have talked to Sam Bradford about a contract extension. Also talked to Bradford tonight after the Agholor pick.— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) May 1, 2015
194 Insomniac said at 11:05 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Chip: SAM SAM..we got you Maclin 2.0
Bradford: damn really? throw 15mil a year my way before I play a snap for you.
Chip: OK SAM
195 Rockedupeaglesfan said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You mean, before I’m even cleared to practice and currently have no real timeline for return.
196 Anders said at 11:09 PM on April 30th, 2015:
His return is August
197 Rockedupeaglesfan said at 11:11 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not calling BS, but do you have a link or more info? I’ve been asking around and haven’t heard anything remotely concrete.
198 Anders said at 11:13 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Its burried now in all the draft talk, but can try and find it
199 Rockedupeaglesfan said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thanks, if you can cool. If it’s out there it will surface again, so don’t kill yourself.
200 D3FB said at 1:21 AM on May 1st, 2015:
He’s rehabbing, he’s getting ready, he’ll up and ready to go certainly no later than August.”
Per Mort
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/4/27/8505273/eagles-sam-bradford-contract-extension-marcus-mariota-draft-no-trade-clause
201 Rockedupeaglesfan said at 6:20 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Thanks for linking this, I hope that’s accurate on Morts part. Mortensen must be close with Bradford’s agent or someone. He was practically embedded with the Bradford camp going down the stretch. He even had the report where he called the possibility of the Eagles getting to number to a fantasy.
202 mksp said at 11:05 PM on April 30th, 2015:
All of my excitement over the Agholor pick has been sucked out of me by Dallas getting Byron Jones. Sucks.
203 nicolajNN said at 11:06 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Sources tell me that Byron Jones stole candy from a little girl last week after he kicked the shin of her mother. His favourite past-time is to spread Lego bricks around for people to step on
204 McNabbulousness said at 11:07 PM on April 30th, 2015:
he also wears white after labor day
205 Insomniac said at 11:11 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I heard that he pees on Easter eggs during Easter egg hunts too.
206 Mark F said at 11:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Those frackin things hurt!
207 Joe Minx said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Bastard Pats traded out again
208 jpate said at 11:08 PM on April 30th, 2015:
who actually wants to hear these interviews? let the guys have their moment
209 A_T_G said at 11:10 PM on April 30th, 2015:
My wife said something similar, but pointed out that between their nerves, adrenaline, and education, they all sound terrible.
210 iceberg584 said at 11:11 PM on April 30th, 2015:
So am I delusional in hoping we somehow get Clemmings in the 2nd round?
211 Alistair Middlemiss said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He a foot issue so he may well slide a fair bit – will be an exciting day 2.
212 Mitchell said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
The stress fracture shouldn’t be a big deal at all but I agree.
213 unhinged said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah.
214 ICDogg said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not impossible…
215 EaglesHero87 said at 11:23 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That would be tremendous, but I don’t think he’ll make it to 52…
216 Greg Richards said at 11:11 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Packers could take Eric Rowe at 30. Not any type of teaser, just my opinion.
217 Insomniac said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Ok pal. We’re not falling for that. Rowe is gong at 30 take it to the bank guys.
218 A_T_G said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, close.
So they have Randall and Dix now? That could have been our tandem.
219 Mitchell said at 11:21 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You didn’t want Randall though did you? I just don’t see him being worth that much in the first.
220 A_T_G said at 11:24 PM on April 30th, 2015:
If we got him at 30, i might have been okay. If we had gotten Dix last year, I would have been better.
221 Mitchell said at 11:34 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That’s fair, I just don’t like Randall at all. He blows assignments all the time in addition to lack of physicality.
222 Insomniac said at 11:12 PM on April 30th, 2015:
“Oregon offered Agholor a scholarship out of high school in Tampa, so Chip Kelly has a history with him.”
There you go guys. That’s the reason why we took him. Hundley will be our 2nd round pick now.
223 Cafone said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
And then we will trade for Manziel.
224 Mitchell said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I thought Chip was bidding against himself for MM.
225 Cafone said at 11:23 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Apparently he was bidding against the Titans if the reports are true. I am very happy he lost.
226 Greg Richards said at 11:13 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Colts took Phillip Dorsett. Screw defense. Just get Luck weapons.
227 RC5000 said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
love Dorsett but weird pick
228 anon said at 2:16 AM on May 1st, 2015:
ty hilton not getting paid
229 Insomniac said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
They don’t need OL if their WRs can go from 0-60 in like 3 seconds.
230 A_T_G said at 11:15 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Luck is looking like a good fantasy QB.
231 Insomniac said at 11:16 PM on April 30th, 2015:
If Luck gets injured in pre-season and it out for the year, they’ll go 0-16 again.
232 Greg Richards said at 11:14 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Patriots jumped Saints for someone.
233 ChaosOnion said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Lots of these late 1st round picks feel like 2nd rounders. Shallow draft this year?
234 Joe Minx said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah, looks that way.
235 Alistair Middlemiss said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Everyone from about 15 has been second rounds
236 Anders said at 11:17 PM on April 30th, 2015:
most people said around 15 true 1st round grades
237 FairOaks said at 11:18 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Maybe it was true that picks 16-50 were all kinda similar. And they will go in somewhat different orders than mocks.
238 ICDogg said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Pretty much.
239 ICDogg said at 11:18 PM on April 30th, 2015:
, Kelly was adamant that no players (Bradford, Cox) were offered as trade bait.
240 47_Ronin said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not the only time that Kelly has been disingenuous
241 Cafone said at 11:30 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah, he’s kind of got to say that now.
242 SteveH said at 12:21 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Gonna be really awkward next time he talks to Cox or Curry.
So guys… we’re cool right?
243 Joe Minx said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thank goodness Randall gone
244 Anders said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Packers want him at CB, just like Tommy wanted
245 Mitchell said at 12:11 AM on May 1st, 2015:
That makes much more sense than safety.
246 Greg Richards said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Patriots didn’t trade up. JLC was wrong. Packers took S Damarious Randall who they view as a CB reportedly.
247 Anders said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Who knew that JLC could be wrong? 😛
248 Joe Minx said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah the media’s really getting served so far in this draft. Been wrong about a multitude of things.
249 Greg Richards said at 11:24 PM on April 30th, 2015:
JLC gets things wrong but on this one he was just confused by the backup. He heard NE had made their pick and thought they moved up but all 3 from 30-32 had been submitted.
250 NinjaP said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Well now we see it could have been worse.
251 EaglesHero87 said at 11:19 PM on April 30th, 2015:
While I admit that I initially thought Agholor was just a bit of a reach, I’m just starting to grow on him. Like the others have said, this guy’s a solid pick; he has size, speed, and skill with good RAC ability. Some are comparing him favorably to Maclin, but I look at him more like a hybrid mix of Maclin and Randall Cobb. Imagine Chip Kelly utilizing this dude in the flat or crossing routes from the backfield, or even on the outside as a vertical threat. This could potentially let Matthews and Huff get more targets.
Now I’m looking forward to the 2nd and 3rd round…
252 peteike said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Who takes slot, huff or agh okra. Assume jm outside but they can rotate
253 Javi Echie said at 11:23 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I would think Huff
254 peteike said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Ya prob, nice spell check there on agholar
255 Cafone said at 11:26 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That’s what I’m thinking too. Make Agholor win an outside position from Cooper, which he hopefully does by the end of preseason.
256 Javi Echie said at 11:26 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Agreed
257 GEAGLE said at 11:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Pope in slot…r. Huff and Agholor outside
258 GEAGLE said at 11:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not a reach at all.. He was a top 20 player on all the top guys big boards
259 wee2424 said at 11:49 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Felt the same way initially then really started to like it the more I looked into him. Rated as the best if not close to the best route runner coming out. Very strong hands. I think his quick little moves are faster then Maclins. Really like the pick.
260 peteike said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That Nebraska DE still out there?
261 Joe Minx said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
yes
262 peteike said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, need some sad green room shots
263 scratcherk said at 11:20 PM on April 30th, 2015:
He’s got Pats written all over him
264 Lewwyn said at 11:22 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Man still a lot of good players I’d be happy with for Day 2. Can’t wait.
265 Mitchell said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow Anthony before Kendricks?
266 Javi Echie said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I’m thinking that the rumor of a knee problem is really screwing him right now.
267 Mitchell said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I hadn’t heard about that.
268 Javi Echie said at 11:28 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Oh yea apparently recently one team didn’t approve is his knee, i forget what team but that definitely happened
269 Joe Minx said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow wonder if we keep Kendricks now
270 Brian Pillion said at 11:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I think Tommy was right on with his take on their interest in Stephone Anthony, but I’m still pretty confident we’ll trade him for (hopefully) a 2 or a 3.
271 Greg Richards said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Thought Anthony could go to Packers at 30 so not that surprising IMO.
272 ICDogg said at 11:25 PM on April 30th, 2015:
still on board: Landon Collins, Randy Gregory, Devin Smith, Dorial Green-Beckham, Bryce Petty, La’el Collins.
273 Mitchell said at 11:26 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Do you think Clemmings drops to our next pick?
274 Anders said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Not sure, but could see us trade up for Rowe or Fisher tho
275 Mitchell said at 11:28 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Hmm good point. They are there if we want them. Lots of great players left for our 2nd.
276 Javi Echie said at 11:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Would really be ecstatic if we could land one of them in the 2nd.
277 NinjaP said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Think the bucs take him at the top of the second.
278 A_T_G said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
If he does, it probably means his foot injury is worrisome.
279 Mitchell said at 11:28 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I really don’t think stress fractures are that big of a deal especially if he didn’t know he didn’t have it. We’ll see though.
280 oreofestar said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Strong too
281 Cafone said at 11:27 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I agree with the philosophy that says when it comes to QB, if your guy is available, you grab him. So I’m thinking Brandon Bridge in the 2nd.
282 Andy Six Score and Four said at 11:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Frankly, I think Earl Wolff is a far better safety prospect.
283 Greg Richards said at 11:28 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Top 8 2nd round targets:
1. Eric Rowe
2. Jake Fisher
3. Quinten Rollins
4. T.J. Clemmings
5. Owa Odighazuwa
6. Preston Smith
7. Eli Harold
8. A.J. Cann
284 Anders said at 11:28 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Seen Agholor quotes on Eagles twitter feed and one can 100% see why he was drafted by Kelly. Super high character guy
285 mksp said at 11:29 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Yeah, that’s been part of his story.
I’m psyched about this pick. Just pissed Dallas took Byron Jones.
286 oreofestar said at 11:30 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I would have been more worried if they got Johnson
287 unhinged said at 11:30 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Bradford to Agholor has a nice ring to it.
288 ICDogg said at 11:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
So it’s not surprising that the Pats looked for their “Next Wilfork”
289 SteveH said at 12:19 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Yeah its a shame Wilfork was a generational player. They won’t find him easy to replace.
290 ICDogg said at 1:27 AM on May 1st, 2015:
It’s just like we keep looking for the “Next Dawkins”…
291 370HSSV 0773H said at 11:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
I’m surprised Kendricks wasn’t used to move up to grab Waynes or Parker. Maybe he’ll get traded tomorrow?
292 Javi Echie said at 11:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
At this point why trade him?
293 Tdoteaglefan said at 11:40 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Word, the only way id be ok with letting go of kendricks would be if we could get. Stephon anthony..hoping we’re able to get quentin rollins, marpet, fisher, hundley, rowe, at least one of them tommorow and ill be happy
294 Greg Richards said at 11:31 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Final 1st round pick: DT Malcolm Brown to Patriots
295 Mitchell said at 11:32 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Well team, I look forward to tomorrow. Hope we have as much gusto then as we did today! Great work all around everyone.
296 Anders said at 11:33 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Sleep well guys. Not sure I can join tomorrow
297 Mitchell said at 11:35 PM on April 30th, 2015:
You’ll find a way.
298 oreofestar said at 11:33 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Lots of ILBs if kendricks is getting traded, same wi corners and lineman
299 GEAGLE said at 11:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Doubt he gets traded now that we don’t need picks for Marriota
300 Brian Pillion said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
So your guarantee’s just doubt now?
301 Anders said at 11:38 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Jameis Winston celebrates being #1 pick with crab Legs http://t.co/VwxCpEUq1b pic.twitter.com/u5XAxnICKM— Bud Elliott (@TomahawkNation) 1. maj 2015
Guy still hasnt learned shit
302 A_T_G said at 11:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wow, that is some really dumb PR
303 SteveH said at 12:18 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Jameis really could not give a fuck. Bucs are going to badly regret taking him.
304 Anders said at 4:29 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Thats the problem. Winston might be super smart on the field, but the guy shows all the signs of a sociopath (simply lack basic empathy skills)
305 ICDogg said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
needs to upgrade to lobster claws
306 Cafone said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
His girlfriend’s name is Crab Legs? I don’t even want to know why.
307 jpate said at 11:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
thats the equivalent to johnny football walking on the stage doing his money pose, we know how that worked out
308 BlindChow said at 11:55 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is his “Johnny Manziel makes the ‘money’ gesture after getting drafted” moment.
309 sonofdman said at 4:38 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I can’t believe that this is real. Holy shit that is stupid.
310 Ben Hert said at 7:36 AM on May 1st, 2015:
HEY GUYS LOOK I REALLY LEARNED MY LESSON
311 GEAGLE said at 11:43 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Wisenhunt says the plan is to start Mariota in September lol they are going to ruin this kid.. See u in free agency 2020 mr Marriotta
312 Javi Echie said at 11:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Or we get him in 2 years when he flops in TEN and they sell the team and we get him for dirt cheap lol
313 GEAGLE said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Build up Bradford and swap him for MM once he struggles
..
Winston vs Marriota week 1, both starting probably
314 ICDogg said at 11:44 PM on April 30th, 2015:
As much as there are other areas of need, I really would prefer, all things being equal, to take OL in the 2nd round.
315 ICDogg said at 11:45 PM on April 30th, 2015:
ROTO: ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports the agent for Zach Mettenberger wants his client traded out of Tennessee.
Mettenberger’s agent — Joe Linta — obviously sees his client as a starter in the NFL, and Mettenberger is likely not going to be Tennessee’s starter after the team drafted Marcus Mariota with the No. 2 overall pick. Mettenberger should have trade value, though not necessarily much. He was a sixth-round pick in last year’s draft, lacks mobility, and has erratic ball placement.
316 Cafone said at 11:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Three way trade: Tennessee get Barkley, Cleveland gets Mettenberger, Philly gets Manziel.
317 ICDogg said at 11:48 PM on April 30th, 2015:
That trade almost makes sense
318 mksp said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is bizarrely brilliant.
319 Tdoteaglefan said at 11:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
The trade equivalent of moving chairs around on the titanic
320 iceberg584 said at 12:22 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Manziel is owed too much money for that to make sense.
321 ICDogg said at 1:20 AM on May 1st, 2015:
he wasn’t serious
322 Javi Echie said at 11:47 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Mettenberger and his agent must both be really drunk or high right now to think that a 2nd year 6th round pick player who showed nothing in his 1st year should be treated with such resoect
323 shah8 said at 11:50 PM on April 30th, 2015:
/me shakes head.
324 GEAGLE said at 11:54 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Rather trade for Glennon…but I want Bryce petty
325 mksp said at 11:51 PM on April 30th, 2015:
This is the best:
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt · 6m6 minutes ago
Hey, @Andy_Fenelon, you ever open the envelope? How did I do? #EaglesPick
326 shah8 said at 11:53 PM on April 30th, 2015:
Second round might be more interesting than the first. The troubled and the meh runs out quick here, too, so I’d expect there to be trades.
327 GEAGLE said at 12:00 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Would be down to trade next years 1st rounder for one of the first picks in the second round and take Fisher, then try to take quintin Rollins with our pick, but we already traded away next years second Rounder so it wont work unfortunately… Oh well, hello Hironis Grasu
328 shah8 said at 12:02 AM on May 1st, 2015:
/me blinks
No.
Hell no.
329 Flyin said at 1:11 AM on May 1st, 2015:
why do you post this garbage?
330 jpate said at 12:06 AM on May 1st, 2015:
cant rem is tomo 2nd and 3rd or 2nd second only?
331 Mitchell said at 12:06 AM on May 1st, 2015:
2Nd and 3rd.
332 BlindChow said at 12:07 AM on May 1st, 2015:
So when do you think La’el Collins goes? I find it hard to believe someone won’t spend at least a 7th on him, unless Goodell unofficially told teams to back off to avoid another potential Hernandez situation.
333 Insomniac said at 12:09 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Probably in the 5th or 6th. It’ll really suck if he’s not guilty and drops that far just because of really bad timing.
334 Mitchell said at 12:10 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I haven’t read the story but why the he’ll would he want to kill his ex girlfriend? You know?
335 SteveH said at 12:17 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Everything I read indicates he’s not even a suspect, so I have no idea why he would fall because of that. Unless teams know things that the public doesn’t.
336 BlindChow said at 12:18 AM on May 1st, 2015:
You don’t spend a 1st round pick on someone if there’s even a slight possibility of them going to prison.
337 Cafone said at 12:21 AM on May 1st, 2015:
He has the potential to pass Kevin Allen on the Eagles worst draft pick lists.
338 Mitchell said at 12:22 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Curious to see where he goes. While teams won’t spend a 1st, do they spend 3rd, 4th?
339 anon said at 2:10 AM on May 1st, 2015:
the week before he’s about to come into several million bucks. also it’s crazy that she was murdered can’t imagine that happening in my real life, then also having to deal w/ the draft implications. instead of any sympathy it’s “did he do it”. crazy.
340 oreofestar said at 12:10 AM on May 1st, 2015:
NFL should have allowed him to go supplemental, by then he would have been proven innocent if he was
341 Cafone said at 12:18 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Yeah it was stupid for them not to allow that. What if he is guilty? Does the NFL want that kind of publicity for another player?
342 Greg Richards said at 6:16 AM on May 1st, 2015:
The CBA specifically says that players eligible for the regular draft and aren’t allowed to withdraw and enter the supplemental draft. Can’t do it for Collins or anyone who gets hurt pre-draft and thinks their stock is sliding couldd ask for the same favor. It’d set a bad precedent.
343 oreofestar said at 7:54 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Aaah well I guess you’re right so sucks for him assuming he’s innocent
344 Cafone said at 12:16 AM on May 1st, 2015:
http://www.mockdraftable.com/ is down.
I wanted to see his spider graph.
345 MagsJonesingOHNO said at 1:41 AM on May 1st, 2015:
It’s on 24/7.
346 Anders said at 4:26 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Is spider chart is 98.7% of Reggie Wayne and pretty much Jeremy Maclin as well. His game also reminds a lot of people Maclin, Wayne and Cobb
347 Mitchell said at 12:18 AM on May 1st, 2015:
What grade would give the first round at first glance? I’ll give it a B-B+. I am upset we didn’t get Dupree and I had Agholor and Jones about even.
348 Cafone said at 12:22 AM on May 1st, 2015:
B+
349 Mitchell said at 12:30 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I think the only thing that would have made it an A for me is trade down a couple spots and pick up another 4th so we could have ammo for a move up later. W/e though, maybe the offers were trash and Chip didn’t want to lose his guy.
350 anon said at 2:08 AM on May 1st, 2015:
maybe no good trade back offers? i think getting a wr in rd to was daunting,
351 Greg Richards said at 6:15 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I think Chip won’t do any trades unless he thinks he’s getting the advantage. He won’t trade up unless it’s for a bargain and he won’t trade down unless it’s more than usual value.
352 ICDogg said at 1:05 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I like the guy we got, but there were others I would have taken above Agholor.
353 mksp said at 12:21 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Benjamin Allbright ‏@AllbrightNFL 1m1 minute ago
Was re-told Bradford was not included in any #Eagles offers, despite reports.
354 SteveH said at 12:34 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I am going to guess if we don’t trade anyone this offseason, then it will be reported that in fact, the Eagles never offered any players ever and no one was ever on the trading block.
355 MagsJonesingOHNO said at 1:41 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Like someone said on 24/7, checking out the asking price is not the same as making an offer.
356 mksp said at 12:24 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Amazing that Gil Brandt called this pick two months ago. Put the name in an envelope and sent it to this guy.
https://twitter.com/Andy_Fenelon/status/593984984534253568
357 SteveH said at 12:33 AM on May 1st, 2015:
That’s banana pants. Wonder if Gil had an inside source or was just that keyed in.
358 ICDogg said at 1:02 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Some scouts loved him, others not so much. I don’t remember him being mocked to the Eagles but I saw some mocks where he went before the Eagles and others where he wasn’t even in the first round.
359 D3FB said at 1:11 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I’m betting that a young Eagles scout knew the team had Agholor higher than he was hearing from other teams and put 2 and 2 together to show off for a well respected elder in the scouting community.
360 shah8 said at 12:28 AM on May 1st, 2015:
You know what makes a good drafting GM? I just realized–don’t fuck up in talent rich years. The fireman in ’11. Or Ponder… It gets really easy in talent unrich years.
Who would you rather have? Brandon Cooks–the guy that made Mannion look good, or Agholor? Same pick area.
361 Mitchell said at 12:29 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Agholor.
362 shah8 said at 12:29 AM on May 1st, 2015:
why, specifically? Can’t be because of stats…
363 Mitchell said at 12:33 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Well, let me ask you this, what do you get with Cooks? Some deep speed? Does he have great RAC ability? I know Agholor is tough as shit. You can see it when he plays. I think Cooks crumbles under contact. Cooks is also smaller not just from a size standpoint but from a physicality standpoint.
364 Insomniac said at 12:35 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Cooks crumbles under contact? What.
365 BlindChow said at 12:36 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Hey that’s just the way Cooks crumbles.
366 Mitchell said at 12:39 AM on May 1st, 2015:
He is small yes? You can see the competition in Agholor it’s on another level. Agholor will take the contact, Cooks will avoid it. He has to be clean to get Rac.I said that poorly. You can just tell Agholor loves the game/competition.
367 SteveH said at 12:36 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Cooks was no slouch his rookie year and the Eagles were hot for him last year at pick 24, so they must have valued him similarly to Agholor.
Lets let Agholor play a few games before we start rattling off all the great things he does.
368 Mitchell said at 12:39 AM on May 1st, 2015:
I was just saying what I like from the tape I watched.
369 MagsJonesingOHNO said at 1:39 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Agholor is Maclin, only 5 years younger, cheaper and apparently can also play both inside and outside. He also is an STer. He’s not my first choice either, but just try to get any 3 people here to agree on who else should be the first pick. Good thing it’s Chip’s job, not ours.
370 ICDogg said at 12:59 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Cooks, but it’s a whole different prototype. Chip wants his receivers to be more physical, fight for the ball, and for extra yards, and throw blocks when called for. Being able to separate vertically is less of a priority for him.
371 OregonDucker said at 10:20 AM on May 1st, 2015:
You nailed it ICDogg.
372 Greg Richards said at 6:12 AM on May 1st, 2015:
2011 had an awesome top 15. After that, the talent level fell off a cliff.
373 Flyin said at 12:51 AM on May 1st, 2015:
After watching his highlight and draft videos on the field, then watching and listening to his combine interview and call in to the Eagles… I like this guy.
374 sonofdman said at 4:30 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Me too.
375 ICDogg said at 1:24 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Surprised at a few of the names still available. Jaelen Strong… what happened with him?
376 Anders said at 4:24 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Inconsistent tape, tho I still like him more than Agholor or Perriman
377 Mitchell said at 9:25 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Idk. I liked him more than many.
378 ICDogg said at 1:26 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Lots of effusive praise for Agholor on ESPN and on NFLN. They love the way that he likes to work in traffic and “do the dirty work” and loves to block and isn’t shy of contact, they love him as a red zone target especially.
379 MagsJonesingOHNO said at 1:42 AM on May 1st, 2015:
FYI. Another USC wideout.
http://smartfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-swann.jpg
380 GEAGLE said at 8:56 AM on May 1st, 2015:
Matt Barkley Tweets “philly, you are going to love this guy”….
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Josh huff better quit all his hobbies, because he is sorroundrd by talented young workhorses now in the WR room. Pope and Agholor are going to really thrive off each other’s work ethic. Should be some healthy, United competition between the two young WR”s… Huff better bring the insane work ethic(not saying he doesnt) because these two will make him look bad with the way they work… Excited for the weapons we are putting around the comeback player of the year, Sam Bradford….
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Time to get fisher, Grasu, Ali Marpet, Daryl Williams , I’ll take Lael Collins in round 2 gladly…I’d take Eli Harold in RD 2…Bryce Petty. Gotta build the OL, and then get a versatile DB with CB and Safety experience