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lol. The Eagles need to find McNabb a Big playmaker. I think WR Devin Thomas from MSU is a perfect fit. Just watching his game clips, this guy is a beast. He had 6 catches the season before, but with a new QB, HC Thomas showed his true abilities.

America's Legend | 04/09/08, 06:32 AM

I'm checking them out, I'm checking them out, I've got it figured out, I am the one that's got it figured out.

There's some good points, bad points, but it all works out. I'm just a little freaked out.

Find a city, find yourself a city to live in.

URNZE | 04/09/08, 08:16 AM

For all of the information about the eagles on t&r I am begining to think that there is a nasty, good for nothing, drunkin, guido lookin, gold chain wearing eagles fan working at SI.
DirtyRoster | 04/09/08, 06:19 AM

That sounds more like a Giants fan to me.....

Weapon X | 04/09/08, 08:37 AM

The Eagles have a reputation for making good draft picks. A playmaker at WR is a definite need. Will be interesting to see how this turns out.

CowboyDave | 04/09/08, 08:50 AM

they'd better check them out!

Bringer of Light | 04/09/08, 10:24 AM

If we have to take PacMan, then give the Eagles Henry.....Cheap!

BoBo | 04/09/08, 10:43 AM

Think of the TV ratings on those games......Henry vs. PacMan......WV would love this......

BoBo | 04/09/08, 10:45 AM

All 4 people that live in WV?

America's Legend | 04/09/08, 12:06 PM

sounds like another freddy mitchell....give me a good sized reciever with good recieving skills..........please no one under 6 foot.......

Steve Slivka | 04/09/08, 12:26 PM

The Eagles have a good habit of finding very good players in the later rounds....Their 1st & 2nd round draft pick record isn't a very good one.....

1999 - Donovan McNabb (very good career, fans seems to want him out)
2000 - Corey Simon (solid career with Eagles, injuries shut him down for good)
- Todd Pinkston (never became a big-time receiver; too thin too take the punishment)
- Bobbie Williams (played exactly ONE game in 3 years)
2001 - Freddie Mitchell (BUST)
- Quinton Caver (Who?)
2002 - Was the exceptional year for drafting. Sheppard, Michael Lewis, Brian Westbrook, Sheldon Brown, even Raheem Brock (who played better when he got to Indy)
2003 - Jerome McDougle (bust)
- L.J. Smith (still waiting for the breakout season.)
2004 - Shawn Andrews (excellent pick)
- Matt Ware (couldn't get on the field. Had one good play. Return a blocked field goal attempt for a TD.)
2005 - Mike Patterson (very good pick)
- Reggie Brown (will this be the year he turns the corner?)
2006 - Broderick Bunkley (looks like a real player after last season)
- Winston Justice (can we forget the 12 sack game against NYG?)
- Omar Gaither (a steal in the 5th round)
2007 - Jury is still out. Bradley & Celek are looking like real players....

All in all the Eagles don't have a very good track record for 1st or 2nd rounders....Hopefully things will change....

PhillyMike30 | 04/09/08, 01:30 PM

the eagles also have a storied history of not winning the big one
here's to history repeating itself

Gintfan | 04/09/08, 01:38 PM

The Eagles have already invested alot in two non #1 receivers in Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown. I won't even mention the franchise tag placed on L.J. Smith, but I guess I did. Why invest in another undersized player, Desean Jackson, who has a great chance of getting injured while getting hit goin over the middle in the NFL. They better save their time and trade for a proven unhappy receiver, because the strategy has worked well in the past for most teams. Or they can do something dumb which i wouldnt mind. Giants fan. check the ring out.

Cutz28 | 04/09/08, 01:38 PM

i met freddie mitchell waiting in line to buy tickets at a phillies game. i duno what he was doing in the city still

Lallybone | 04/09/08, 02:05 PM

DeSean Jackson is a Devin Hester-like player who can break big ones with speed and moves. He is a proto-type small receiver, but a playmaker. If he respects his surroundings and works hard, he could be a great pickup for a team needing a playmaker. And exciting. I am thinking TB.

George W. Watson | 04/09/08, 02:48 PM

Jackson makes more sense than Thomas for both teams. He has the capability to be a great punt/kick returner. The only knock on him is his weight which could make him more susceptible to injuries.
All in all I think he will be a better pick up than Ted Ginn was last year. Jackson should make a better overall receiver.

c note | 04/09/08, 03:47 PM

I think Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown is a pretty decent 1-2 punch. I think the problem with the Eagles was inconsistency from Donavan Mcnabb coming back from injury. If Mcnabb is healthy for an entire season and plays up to his potential those 2 guys could both be 1000 yard receivers. Plus Westbrook is a great receiver out of the backfield. I don't think they are as desperate at WO as people think. Yes it would be great to have a player the caliber of Moss or TO but those types of players don't grow on trees. Not sure how impactful any of these receivers in the draft might be. I think they should get the top running back available in the draft so they can have a better 1-2 punch and keep Westbrook as healthy as possible. Just my take. They can probably get a quality reciever in a later round.

Footmodel | 04/09/08, 03:50 PM

We have bigger concernes than WR right now. The linebacker postion is most important right now.

RHATER is Gone. | 04/09/08, 03:55 PM

We have bigger concernes than WR right now. The linebacker postion is most important right now.

RHATER:7 days til BS back | 04/09/08, 03:55 PM

I disagree. They aren't great at linebacker but they have some serviceable guys and can get some others in a fairly deep draft at that position. Offensive line particularly is a weaker spot than linebacker for the Eagles.

c note | 04/09/08, 04:04 PM

the eagles also have a storied history of not winning the big one
here's to history repeating itself

toiletbowlchumps | 04/09/08, 01:38 PM

Here's to you getting an avatar and a real profile name.

Oso's back-Sort of | 04/09/08, 04:45 PM

I disagree. They aren't great at linebacker but they have some serviceable guys and can get some others in a fairly deep draft at that position. Offensive line particularly is a weaker spot than linebacker for the Eagles.

c note | 04/09/08, 04:04 PM

Actually you're both so far off it's not even funny. The Eagles have a great young core of LB's who've shown they're on their way. Why bring in someone else when you have what you want for once?

The O-line is just fine except that they need someone reliable playing behind the aging Tackles. Justice isn't ready, so they'd better get someone else to take over for Thomas and Runyon.

Oso's back-Sort of | 04/09/08, 04:47 PM