Misc Eagles Draft Talk

Posted: April 2nd, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 1 Comment »

There isn’t one compelling story tonight so let’s talk about the draft.

Should the Eagles have interest in Shaquem Griffin?

Sure. They want to spend mid-round picks to build up LB depth. Griffin is likely a 4th round pick so he would make sense. I hope he goes somewhere else, though. Griffin is at his best right at the LOS. He is quick, slippery and deceptively powerful. I hope he goes to a coach who gets creative with his LBs and will blitz/rush Griffin on a regular basis. Playing off the ball and in space, Griffin is good, but he’s not special. Let him attack and he will make plays.

Is Kalen Ballage worth Duce Staley’s time and effort? 

100 percent…maybe. Ballage has incredible potential. He was fantastic at the Senior Bowl. Look at Tony Pauline’s description of his Pro Day.

The big story out of ASU’s pro day is Kalen Ballage and what some are calling the best pro-day workout they’ve ever witnessed from a running back. Ballage timed as fast as 4.35 in the 40 while a few watches had him in the low-4.4s. He hit 37 inches in the vertical jump, a vast improvement from his mark of 32.5 inches at the combine.

We’re talking about a RB that is 6-2, 222. He is fast, athletic and skilled. And powerful.

He caught 82 passes in his career. He is a good KOR. So what’s not to love?

Ballage ran for 1,984 yards and 27 TDs in four years. Part of that is being on a dysfunctional Arizona State team, but part of that is on Ballage.

Staley went to ASU to work him out on Pro Day. I’m sure Duce wanted to get a feel for whether Ballage is talented, but soft or a guy who had a so-so college career, but who can become a monster in the pros. Some guys blossom in the NFL. Ballage has that kind of talent. You just don’t want to waste a pick on him if you don’t think he will embrace pro football and work his butt off.

Staley got the most out of an odd backfield last year. Ballage has more natural talent than any of the 2017 Eagles RBs. If Duce thinks he can get Ballage to play to his potential, he would be a major steal in the 4th round.

Are there any underrated TEs prospects who should interest the Eagles?

The more I watch Tyler Conklin of Central Michigan, the more I like him. He goes about 6-3, 252. He’s got some Trey Burton in his game, but Trey was a far better athlete. Conklin is bigger and is a better blocker.

CMU lined him up in the slot and outside. They used him as a weapon in the Red Zone. I don’t see him as a starting TE in the NFL, but could be a good #2 and would fit the Eagles. Should be a 4th or 5th round pick.

https://twitter.com/fanaticsview/status/798754886657536000

Heckuva catch.

Is there a Penn State player the Eagles should be interested in? 

MLB Jason Cabinda would be a great locker room fit, but I don’t think he’s athletic enough for what the Eagles want in a LB.

TE Mike Gesicki is an athletic freak, but he’s more of a WR/TE hybrid and isn’t a great fit for the Eagles roster.

One guy who would make sense is CB Grant Haley. He can play in the slot or outside. He is a good athlete and plays on STs. Haley w0uld be a late round target, but could come in right away and challenge for the nickel spot. He’s only 5-9, 190, but that’s fine for playing in the slot.

If Saquon Barkley falls to 32, I guess the Eagles could take a chance on him. I hear he’s pretty good.

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One Comment on “Misc Eagles Draft Talk”

  1. 1 Eagles News: Philadelphia spends the most money on offensive and defensive linemen in the NFL - ReportEyes said at 4:45 AM on April 4th, 2018:

    […] Misc Eagles Draft Talk – Iggles BlitzIs Kalen Ballage worth Duce Staley’s time and effort? He caught 82 passes in his career. He is a good KOR. So what’s not to love? Ballage ran for 1,984 yards and 27 TDs in four years. Part of that is being on a dysfunctional Arizona State team, but part of that is on Ballage. Staley went to ASU to work him out on Pro Day. I’m sure Duce wanted to get a feel for whether Ballage is talented, but soft or a guy who had a so-so college career, but who can become a monster in the pros. Some guys blossom in the NFL. Ballage has that kind of talent. You just don’t want to waste a pick on him if you don’t think he will embrace pro football and work his butt off. Staley got the most out of an odd backfield last year. Ballage has more natural talent than any of the 2017 Eagles RBs. If Duce thinks he can get Ballage to play to his potential, he would be a major steal in the 4th round. […]