Yeah it feels like this draft leans into our needs with its strengths pretty nicely. Good considering we're a little capital-lighter this year.Jumbo wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 12:02 pmSeems like a lot of talking heads think DL is the strongest group in this draft. That seems to be a good thing for us.
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skinsinparadise
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Landon Jackson might be my guy at the moment. Freak athlete. High intangibles. I watched him some, explosive, high motor, for a long dude, he can get low-- a bit inconsistet hence not talking about much as a first rounder but after the combine I think he might end up at the end of the first. Can set the edge and stop the run.
Feels like a typical Eagles player. Be nice to have a player like that here.
Feels like a typical Eagles player. Be nice to have a player like that here.
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skinsinparadise
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I got to watch Burden more. I had a hard time getting into him on my first watch. I know the 40 is big for him coming him, some questions about his speed. Will see.
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ACommanderNotCaptain
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A pity that we're not getting the testing material we're hoping for, but that bolsters the narrative of this class lacking the top stalwarts.
Quinn and Peters were quoted as what to look for in a pass rusher. Not sure anybody really matches the traits. But Donovan Ezuiraku (sp?) hits agility and probably the first two step quickness (although he could have a bit more burst, he's not quite Micah Parsons). He doesn't hit close to the size/length.
I was looking at the Oregon DT Harmon. I think his draft range is anywhere from 20's-50's. He doesn't have the wiggle/burst he's rumored, but he's got enough that it's good for his size. He's got good size, length, width, etc. Checks those boxes. He flashes, at times, proper get off the line and leverage into a blocker. He's got potential but he's very much a work in progress. His width really prevents him from getting as skinny as people claim. Primarily a run defender right now, with potential to grow into a pass rusher. He needs to develop a bull rush, or figure out how to turn his lateral moves into something that can push the pocket. I worry his pass rush tops out at creating escape lanes for a QB, which shouldn't be the case given his size. Question would be if they think his intangibles give him real potential to grow into what his body can do.
Quinn and Peters were quoted as what to look for in a pass rusher. Not sure anybody really matches the traits. But Donovan Ezuiraku (sp?) hits agility and probably the first two step quickness (although he could have a bit more burst, he's not quite Micah Parsons). He doesn't hit close to the size/length.
I was looking at the Oregon DT Harmon. I think his draft range is anywhere from 20's-50's. He doesn't have the wiggle/burst he's rumored, but he's got enough that it's good for his size. He's got good size, length, width, etc. Checks those boxes. He flashes, at times, proper get off the line and leverage into a blocker. He's got potential but he's very much a work in progress. His width really prevents him from getting as skinny as people claim. Primarily a run defender right now, with potential to grow into a pass rusher. He needs to develop a bull rush, or figure out how to turn his lateral moves into something that can push the pocket. I worry his pass rush tops out at creating escape lanes for a QB, which shouldn't be the case given his size. Question would be if they think his intangibles give him real potential to grow into what his body can do.
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ACommanderNotCaptain
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I hate 2 things about RAS.
1) They guesstimate RAS too readily. Someone posts 1 good Jump but no other tests and they try to guess the rest of the RAS and then everyone goes nuts over a fake RAS score.
2) They weight some tests far too heavily and agility drills do not carry anywhere near the weight they should. Darius Alexander should not have a RAS in the 9's given his agility drills.