Talking 10

Posted: April 1st, 2023 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 1 Comment »

The Eagles have a lot of options at pick 10. While Howie Roseman hasn’t loaded up on elite free agents, he’s added capable players to fill roster holes. That will give him the freedom to focus on drafting who he wants, not who he needs.

I still think OT Peter Skoronski is a viable option. The Eagles have Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson signed for the next few years so OT isn’t a need. Skoronski can also play OG. This season Jason Kelce will be the center and Cam Jurgens at RG. In 2024, Kelce might be gone. Jurgens could stay at RG, but likely would move to C. Skoronski could then take over at RG.

Andre Dillard left in free agency. Jack Driscoll is in the final year of his deal. That means the Eagles will need depth at OT. Skoronski could start at RG, but also provide depth at both OT spots.

We also have to acknowledge that Lane Johnson will turn 33 this spring. He hasn’t played a full season since 2017. Johnson is still an elite OT, but injuries could be more of an issue as he gets older.

Skoronski is the best OL prospect in the draft. He could start at any position with his combination of size, skill and athleticism. If he makes it to 10, the Eagles might not be able to pass him up. We know they love good OL. It isn’t often you have a pick high enough to get the best OL in the draft.

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I still don’t know what to think of DT Jalen Carter. He is my favorite prospect in the draft, in terms of play. Off the field, there are major questions. That’s how he might fall to the Eagles.

They need Big Dom to pull out his shovel and dig, dig and dig some more. If they think Carter can get past the issues of recent months, he’s absolutely worth taking a chance on. If they aren’t sure, pass on him. Plenty of guys fail in the NFL because they don’t have the maturity to act like a professional. It isn’t a game, it’s a business.

When you watch the tape, Carter is special.

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Carter would be an ideal fit for the Eagles. He’s got the power to 2-gap and the athleticism to get upfield and be disruptive. He can play all up and down the line. It will be interesting to see how far he falls and who takes a chance on him. There is risk, but the reward could be tremendous.

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I’ve written plenty about the top CBs, Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon. Both would make sense for the Eagles. Gonzalez has the higher upside, but Witherspoon is incredibly impressive. He’s the best hitter/tackler among corners in the draft.

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I don’t like the idea of DL Lukas Van Ness at 10. I’d rather trade back and take him. Van Ness is a physical, athletic rusher who can play inside or outside. There is a lot to like about him. At the same time, he never started at Iowa. He’s talented, but raw. I’d be nervous about spending 10 on him.

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Jaxon Smtih-Njigba is the top WR prospect. Pick 10 feels a bit early for him and I’m not a fan of the Eagles going for a WR in the first round. That said, I do love JSN as a prospect. This video is so fun to watch.

You see a receiver who has great body control and is ultra-competitive. He has outstanding hands. JSN isn’t a burner, but you see him still making big plays. That’s where his competitiveness comes into play. JSN battles for every possible yard. He is at home in the slot and working the middle of the field. He’s good in the red zone. He also can be your punt returner.

I just don’t think the Eagles need to spend a high resource on a receiver with young stars like AJ and DeVonta already in place. If they did trade back from 10 and took JSN, I wouldn’t complain. One of my favorite prospects.

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I’ve had a few people ask about Brian Branch, the star safety/nickel from Alabama. 10 is just too early for him. Branch lacks ideal size and isn’t special athletically. He was great for Bama and is a very good prospect, but I see him more in the 15 to 30 range. If the Eagles move back, Branch would be better value. It just doesn’t feel like the Eagles want to spend a resource that valuable on a safety.

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One Comment on “Talking 10”

  1. 1 Eagles News: Philadelphia going offensive line with their first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? - Camel News said at 12:36 PM on April 2nd, 2023:

    […] Talking 10 – Iggles BlitzThe Eagles have a number of choices at pick 10. Whereas Howie Roseman hasn’t loaded up on elite free brokers, he’s added succesful gamers to fill roster holes. That may give him the freedom to deal with drafting who he desires, not who he wants. I nonetheless suppose OT Peter Skoronski is a viable choice. The Eagles have Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson signed for the subsequent few years so OT isn’t a necessity. Skoronski can even play OG. This season Jason Kelce might be the middle and Cam Jurgens at RG. In 2024, Kelce is likely to be gone. Jurgens may keep at RG, however probably would transfer to C. Skoronski may then take over at RG. Andre Dillard left in free company. Jack Driscoll is in the ultimate yr of his deal. Which means the Eagles will want depth at OT. Skoronski may begin at RG, but additionally present depth at each OT spots. We additionally need to acknowledge that Lane Johnson will flip 33 this spring. He hasn’t performed a full season since 2017. Johnson continues to be an elite OT, however accidents may very well be extra of a difficulty as he will get older. Skoronski is the finest OL prospect in the draft. He may begin at any place with his mixture of measurement, ability and athleticism. If he makes it to 10, the Eagles may not have the ability to move him up. We all know they love good OL. It isn’t typically you have got a pick excessive sufficient to get the finest OL in the draft. […]