Howie Speaks

Posted: March 27th, 2023 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 2 Comments »

The NFL Owners Meetings are taking place out in Phoenix this week. I think northern Minnesota would have been a better choice, but the owners seem to prefer Arizona. There must be a really good Wendy’s down there or something.

Howie Roseman took the time to talk to the media after downing a spicy chicken sandwich and a large frosty. Howie talked about all the things you’d expect. When will Jalen Hurts get his extension? What happened with Chauncey Gardner-Johnson? Why did the team bring in the guys they did?

I hate to be a spoil-sport, but nothing was very compelling.

EJ Smith’s take on Howie’s comments.

Zach Berman and his intern’s take on Howie’s comments.

  • The Eagles are going to give Jalen a big deal. It just takes time for things to happen.
  • CJGJ didn’t take the Eagles offer so they spent the money elsewhere.
  • The guys who came in are “lottery tickets”, low cost players with high upsides.

Now for the one thing that I found interesting. Some DL talk.

“We drafted Milton Williams in the third round because we really liked him. We traded up for Jordan Davis because we really liked him. … I don’t really understand the perception on (Fletcher Cox). I think Fletch is a great player. He had seven sacks. I don’t know how many defensive tackles in the league had seven sacks last year, but not many. He took less to come back. He was offered more. So when you talk about him and the kind of player he is, too, all you have to do is turn on the tape and watch him and see the power he plays with, he’s a unique guy. That doesn’t mean we’re done there. We have some young guys, too, that we’re excited to see here. But it’s a priority position. Again, we start with those guys, and we have a long time until we play the next game. I think it’s a good start.”

Some people complain about the Eagles getting too old. The team decides to rely on recent high picks and critics wonder why the Eagles are relying on young guys. Davis and Williams are unproven as starters. No one would argue that. But you can’t run out and find a good veteran DT at the right price. Everyone is going to have some kind of issue. Age. Or production. Or scheme fit. Or injuries. Price, most importantly.

I’m sure the Eagles had interest in Zach Allen. I’m also sure they couldn’t afford him. They wanted to keep Javon Hargrave. They couldn’t afford him.

Davis has all the potential in the world.

This is a guy you want on the field. There will be some growing pains, but you want him as your NT. He’ll have Fletcher Cox to his left. The DL on the right side will likely be Milton Williams, another young guy. Williams really played well in the second half of 2023. The light seemed to come on for him.

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I’m excited as heck to see both guys on the field. We need to know if they can get the job done. They have the physical ability. The key is seeing if they can play well on a consistent basis while starting. It is one thing to be a good role player. It is another to be a key starter.

Beyond them, the Eagles will spend a pick or picks on DL in the upcoming draft. There are several guys who are of interest. There are good “big bodies” and there are good pass rushers. There is also Jalen Carter who is both. The Eagles will have options. We know they believe in investing in the DL. They won’t hope Marlon Tuipulotu is going to save the day.

If the Eagles want a mid-round DT who can get to the QB, Jalen Redmond of Oklahoma would be an interesting target.

One of the reasons I like the idea of trading back from 10 is to add mid-round picks so the team can look for depth pieces on the OL and DL. There are a lot of interesting options on both sides of the ball.

Howie usually moves up. I hope this is one time he goes backward.

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2 Comments on “Howie Speaks”

  1. 1 The Linc – Howie Roseman talks Jalen Hurts contract, CJGJ’s exit, and more - Balance Sportscast said at 2:03 PM on March 28th, 2023:

    […] Howie Speaks – Iggles BlitzThis is a guy you want on the field. There will be some growing pains, but you want him as your NT. He’ll have Fletcher Cox to his left. The DL on the right side will likely be Milton Williams, another young guy. Williams really played well in the second half of 2023. The light seemed to come on for him. I’m excited as heck to see both guys on the field. We need to know if they can get the job done. They have the physical ability. The key is seeing if they can play well on a consistent basis while starting. It is one thing to be a good role player. It is another to be a key starter. Beyond them, the Eagles will spend a pick or picks on DL in the upcoming draft. There are several guys who are of interest. There are good “big bodies” and there are good pass rushers. There is also Jalen Carter who is both. The Eagles will have options. We know they believe in investing in the DL. They won’t hope Marlon Tuipulotu is going to save the day. If the Eagles want a mid-round DT who can get to the QB, Jalen Redmond of Oklahoma would be an interesting target. […]

  2. 2 The Linc – Howie Roseman talks Jalen Hurts contract, CJGJ’s exit, and more - Balance Sportscast said at 2:03 PM on March 28th, 2023:

    […] Howie Speaks – Iggles BlitzThis is a guy you want on the field. There will be some growing pains, but you want him as your NT. He’ll have Fletcher Cox to his left. The DL on the right side will likely be Milton Williams, another young guy. Williams really played well in the second half of 2023. The light seemed to come on for him. I’m excited as heck to see both guys on the field. We need to know if they can get the job done. They have the physical ability. The key is seeing if they can play well on a consistent basis while starting. It is one thing to be a good role player. It is another to be a key starter. Beyond them, the Eagles will spend a pick or picks on DL in the upcoming draft. There are several guys who are of interest. There are good “big bodies” and there are good pass rushers. There is also Jalen Carter who is both. The Eagles will have options. We know they believe in investing in the DL. They won’t hope Marlon Tuipulotu is going to save the day. If the Eagles want a mid-round DT who can get to the QB, Jalen Redmond of Oklahoma would be an interesting target. […]