ON THE CLOCK-PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Dr. Donovan

With the 28th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select……………
For the last 5 years, the Eagles success has relied on the play of Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook and they’ve been a contender when both stay healthy. Unfortunately that doesn’t happen very often. The Eagles surprised some people being only 1 game away from the Super bowl last year. This team may have the best position in the draft and that’s good because they have tons of options with 2 first rounder’s at #21 and #28.

Philly needs to upgrade tons of areas in this draft. Look for the Eagles to make a run at bringing over WR Anquan Boldin. The Eagles have 2 first rounders and this would entice the Cardinals more than any other team. Overall, look for the Eagles to improve the offensive and defensive line early as Andy Reid’s draft history shows he doesn’t jump at skill position players before building from the inside unless there is a vital hole. On the offensive line they did acquire OT Stacy Andrews from the Bengals in Free Agency but could still improve at G and C. They need skill position players as well in TE, WR and RB as they lost Cory Buckhalter to Denver through FA. Also, with the face of the defense, SS Brian Westbrook gone, the Eagles could use a safety and nickel corner as they lost Lito Shepard to the Jets.

I see Philly trading one of these 1st rounder’s to AZ for Boldin but if that doesn’t happen, the Eagles will need to grab a WR somewhere in the draft. I don’t see them choosing a WR in the first round 2 years in a row after drafting WR Desean Jackson last year but they may have their shot at Florida WR Percy Harvin or Rutgers WR Kenny Britt who I like a lot. I personally wouldn’t be surprised if they pick one of the RBs in Knowshon Moreno or Beanie Wells if one is left but Reid’s draft history shows that they won’t pick a RB in the 1st round.

With the other pick at #28, I can see the Eagles trying to grab an OL or DL. Connecticut OT William Beatty would be a great pick or OG Duke Robinson from Oklahoma . You may also see them go with the physical freak, DE Michael Johnson, from Georgia Tech as he would fit the mold for Reid’s fast athletic DEs in the past. I can’t see them choosing a SS or TE until the 2nd or 3rd round but South Carolina ’s TE Jerad Cook could be another great weapon for McNabb and could improve that offense immensely.

What’s the over/under on Philly fans booing whoever they get in the first round...............twice!

With the 27th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select……………