For those who think this will be LJ Smith's last year, here are the early top TE prospects entering the 2008 NFL Draft.
Just getting you ready for some intense TE chat when LJ leaves for free agency next year lol.
Here's what I got my info from: http://walterfootball.com/draft2008TE.php
And here are the top 5 TE prospects in the 2008 NFL Draft, not in order.
USC Fred Davis
His stat page from last season: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=156173
Texas A and M Martellus Bennett
His stat page from last season: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=177364
Other Info: Best TE in the country in my opinion, 6'7 frame too
Missouri Chase Coffman
Stat page: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=177294
Notre Dame John Carlson
Stat page: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=150292
Michigan State Kellen Davis
Stat page: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=160704
Bottomline, there aren't many stand out TEs in this years class but it's a pretty deep year IMO. Most are projected in the second and third rounds due to their slow 40 time. One thing about this years class is that they are all HUGE and physical. I like Bennett the most, but I think Carlson has the most potential out of the group since he's coming from a great TE school and coach in Notre Dame and Charlie Weiss. I think Carlson is in for a huge year.
I think Bennett and Carlson will be there when we make our pick in the mid 20s next year, and either one is a leading candidate for our pick. I know this is way too early, but I thought it'd be fun.
The Eagles will also be looking for a safety in next year's draft.
Here's a link talking about the cream of the crop: http://walterfootball.com/draft2008S.php
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
The 3 Most Important Players to the Eagle's 07-08 Season
(Not Named McNabb and Westbrook)
1. Broderick Bunkley- In order to make the playoffs, let alone Super Bowl, the Eagles MUST improve their run defense. I don't think there is any way around it. Yea sure Mike Patterson must improve, and Ian Scott should be an upgrade, but the guy that must prove his worth (being a top first round pick) is Broderick Bunkley. Here is a guy that showed up late and out of shape at last years TC, missed a flight to a game, and had tons of hype as the answer to our defensive woes. According to early reports, Bunkley has been working his ass off all offseason and has looked good in his first hitting day at TC. Dawkins said yesterday that Bunkley's maturity has significantly improved, and defensive coordinator Jim Johnson even said that the difference is light and day between the way Bunk approached the game this year compared to last year. In my opinion, Mike Patterson will be what he is, a reliable but only good defensive tackle for his career. Bunkley has a ton of untapped potential, and he is the key to our defense, even Super Bowl run, if he plays like he's suppose to. The Eagles know they need a significant boost to their run defense, and a much more mature Broderick Bunkley will be relied upon heavily in the 07-08 season. If the Eagles can stop the run, I don't think this Eagles team can be stopped, but that's a big if.
2. Chris Gocong- It's no secret that Dhani Jones was one of the worst linebackers on the Eagles last year. Over the last 3 years, Dhani Jones has amounted 1 sack. 1 Friggin Sack! That's just absolutely pathetic. But that's not the worst part. Jones was consistently out of position all year, every year he's been an Eagle. Countless NFL tapes show Jones being too slow off the snap, being too late to fill the gap and not being able to break through any blocks to make a play in the back field. Enter Chris Gocong, who has all the size, speed, instincts and intangibles you look for in a linebacker. The only question, and it's a big one, is can he play linebacker in the NFL? With a year under his belt of studying the playbook, it's all a matter of putting it all together for the sophomore from Cal Poly. Strictly speaking, any performance from our strong side linebacker this year will be an improvement over the last 3 years of Dhani Jones, so performance out of the position can only go up. Last year the Eagle's linebackers were exposed. In fact, only one Eagle linebacker, in my opinion, had a decent year and that was Omar Gaither who will be backing up Trotter this season. The addition of pro bowler Takeo Spikes should lighten the load a bit on Chris Gocong, but his performance will go a long way in deciding the success of our beloved Eagle defense.
3. Marty Morningweg- Not a player, but THE guy that will determine whether Westbrook will run wild in 07-08. There's not much to say here then what has already been said. We all know how good our offense is, but what we were exposed to last year shows how a conservative, time consuming offense impacts the defense. Morningweg needs to maintain the exact same game plan the Eagles utilized the second half of last season and continue to trust, in my opinion, the best offensive line in the NFC. I also want to see Morningweg utilize the two RB system that seems to be the trend right now in the NFL. Give Westbrook 20 carries a game, but split 10 more carries between Buck and Tony Hunt. THIS is the way we get to the Super Bowl. Last year we proved we can be that grind it out, power running team that Eagle fans have said we could be. The second half of last season it became a reality and it took us to the playoffs. There is no reason why it should stop.
Honorable Mention: Reggie Brown, Jevon Kearse
1. Broderick Bunkley- In order to make the playoffs, let alone Super Bowl, the Eagles MUST improve their run defense. I don't think there is any way around it. Yea sure Mike Patterson must improve, and Ian Scott should be an upgrade, but the guy that must prove his worth (being a top first round pick) is Broderick Bunkley. Here is a guy that showed up late and out of shape at last years TC, missed a flight to a game, and had tons of hype as the answer to our defensive woes. According to early reports, Bunkley has been working his ass off all offseason and has looked good in his first hitting day at TC. Dawkins said yesterday that Bunkley's maturity has significantly improved, and defensive coordinator Jim Johnson even said that the difference is light and day between the way Bunk approached the game this year compared to last year. In my opinion, Mike Patterson will be what he is, a reliable but only good defensive tackle for his career. Bunkley has a ton of untapped potential, and he is the key to our defense, even Super Bowl run, if he plays like he's suppose to. The Eagles know they need a significant boost to their run defense, and a much more mature Broderick Bunkley will be relied upon heavily in the 07-08 season. If the Eagles can stop the run, I don't think this Eagles team can be stopped, but that's a big if.
2. Chris Gocong- It's no secret that Dhani Jones was one of the worst linebackers on the Eagles last year. Over the last 3 years, Dhani Jones has amounted 1 sack. 1 Friggin Sack! That's just absolutely pathetic. But that's not the worst part. Jones was consistently out of position all year, every year he's been an Eagle. Countless NFL tapes show Jones being too slow off the snap, being too late to fill the gap and not being able to break through any blocks to make a play in the back field. Enter Chris Gocong, who has all the size, speed, instincts and intangibles you look for in a linebacker. The only question, and it's a big one, is can he play linebacker in the NFL? With a year under his belt of studying the playbook, it's all a matter of putting it all together for the sophomore from Cal Poly. Strictly speaking, any performance from our strong side linebacker this year will be an improvement over the last 3 years of Dhani Jones, so performance out of the position can only go up. Last year the Eagle's linebackers were exposed. In fact, only one Eagle linebacker, in my opinion, had a decent year and that was Omar Gaither who will be backing up Trotter this season. The addition of pro bowler Takeo Spikes should lighten the load a bit on Chris Gocong, but his performance will go a long way in deciding the success of our beloved Eagle defense.
3. Marty Morningweg- Not a player, but THE guy that will determine whether Westbrook will run wild in 07-08. There's not much to say here then what has already been said. We all know how good our offense is, but what we were exposed to last year shows how a conservative, time consuming offense impacts the defense. Morningweg needs to maintain the exact same game plan the Eagles utilized the second half of last season and continue to trust, in my opinion, the best offensive line in the NFC. I also want to see Morningweg utilize the two RB system that seems to be the trend right now in the NFL. Give Westbrook 20 carries a game, but split 10 more carries between Buck and Tony Hunt. THIS is the way we get to the Super Bowl. Last year we proved we can be that grind it out, power running team that Eagle fans have said we could be. The second half of last season it became a reality and it took us to the playoffs. There is no reason why it should stop.
Honorable Mention: Reggie Brown, Jevon Kearse
Monday, July 30, 2007
Great Day for the 76ers: Thank you Boston!
Boston has just traded Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and 2 first round picks for Kevin Garnett.
Ummmm, what?
Way to trade away your entire FRANCHISE Danny Ainge.
What a friggin' moron!
This is a great day for the 76ers.
Why?
Boston just traded away their ENTIRE future for another superstar that's on the decline, costs a huge chunk in salary, and one that only makes them above average in the East. Sure they will win more games then us, but you have to be concerned if you're a Boston fan. This move could jeapordize the Celtics for at least 10 years. Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, and two first round picks, GEEZ! Boston got screwed IMO. After 2009, we won't be hearing anything from the Celtics for a long long time, which is when we should be starting to compete.
Mark my words:
Derrick Rose, Eric Gordon, OJ Mayo, Nicolas Batum or Michael Beasley will be a Sixer next year. As the division improves moderately, and only in temporary fashion, we will finally get our superstar. Rose is the best point guard prospect to enter college in years. OJ Mayo is a pure scoring, ulra athletic point guard similar to Gilbert Arenas. Nicolas Batum is a do it all, 6'8 shooting guard, who may not have a role on this team, but has a ton of potential. Eric Gordon is a downtown shooting shooting guard that is similar to Ben Gordon but has more polish. Michael Beasley is OUR guy. He's the big, number one option PF we need. Why will the Sixers get one of these players? 5 reasons...
1. We have the youngest team in the NBA.
2. There are no cupcakes in the NBA anymore, East and West.
3. Teams will not be blatantly tanking like last year.
4. We still have significant rebounding and offensive problems.
5. We're easily the worst team in the division.
While we secretly rebuild our roster over the next 2 years in the lottery, teams like the Nets, Knicks and Celtics will all be on the decline, leaving only the Raptors there to challenge us for the division title.
Celtics have 2 years max to get to the Finals. Nets don't seem to know what direction they're headed. The Knicks are the Knicks, continuously overpay overrated players.
I would have a fit if the Sixers made this kind of move. If the Celtics don't make the Finals in these two years, the team will be in complete disarray due to lack of talent. I couldn't believe Boston threw in 2 first round drafts along with the players they added in the trade. I thought Al Jefferson, Theo and Gomes would have been enough. But they throw in 2 first rounders AND Gerald Green. Ridiculous. Al Jefferson and Gerald Green are going to be fantastic players. They've shown a ton of promise and they're both extremely young.
Meanwhile, I love Minnesota right now. Talk about a team on the rise, and a team that should contend with the Sixers for a top 5 lotto pick in next year's draft. Just check out how deep their talent is in a couple of years:
PG: Randy Foye/ Sebastian Telfair
SG: Corey Brewer
SF: Gerald Green/ Ryan Gomes
PF: Al Jefferson/ Craig Smith/ Chris Richard
C: no one as of right now
The Timberwolves just went from a team in one of the worse situations of any team in the NBA to one of the top rebuilding teams in the NBA IMO.
We know more than anyone else that you NEVER sacrifice your future for someone that's overpaid and doesn't significantly improve your team. Congratulations Boston with your big land, but will you win the NBA championship? No.
What else is good?
The Celtics are now the worst run franchise in the NBA period.
Ummmm, what?
Way to trade away your entire FRANCHISE Danny Ainge.
What a friggin' moron!
This is a great day for the 76ers.
Why?
Boston just traded away their ENTIRE future for another superstar that's on the decline, costs a huge chunk in salary, and one that only makes them above average in the East. Sure they will win more games then us, but you have to be concerned if you're a Boston fan. This move could jeapordize the Celtics for at least 10 years. Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, and two first round picks, GEEZ! Boston got screwed IMO. After 2009, we won't be hearing anything from the Celtics for a long long time, which is when we should be starting to compete.
Mark my words:
Derrick Rose, Eric Gordon, OJ Mayo, Nicolas Batum or Michael Beasley will be a Sixer next year. As the division improves moderately, and only in temporary fashion, we will finally get our superstar. Rose is the best point guard prospect to enter college in years. OJ Mayo is a pure scoring, ulra athletic point guard similar to Gilbert Arenas. Nicolas Batum is a do it all, 6'8 shooting guard, who may not have a role on this team, but has a ton of potential. Eric Gordon is a downtown shooting shooting guard that is similar to Ben Gordon but has more polish. Michael Beasley is OUR guy. He's the big, number one option PF we need. Why will the Sixers get one of these players? 5 reasons...
1. We have the youngest team in the NBA.
2. There are no cupcakes in the NBA anymore, East and West.
3. Teams will not be blatantly tanking like last year.
4. We still have significant rebounding and offensive problems.
5. We're easily the worst team in the division.
While we secretly rebuild our roster over the next 2 years in the lottery, teams like the Nets, Knicks and Celtics will all be on the decline, leaving only the Raptors there to challenge us for the division title.
Celtics have 2 years max to get to the Finals. Nets don't seem to know what direction they're headed. The Knicks are the Knicks, continuously overpay overrated players.
I would have a fit if the Sixers made this kind of move. If the Celtics don't make the Finals in these two years, the team will be in complete disarray due to lack of talent. I couldn't believe Boston threw in 2 first round drafts along with the players they added in the trade. I thought Al Jefferson, Theo and Gomes would have been enough. But they throw in 2 first rounders AND Gerald Green. Ridiculous. Al Jefferson and Gerald Green are going to be fantastic players. They've shown a ton of promise and they're both extremely young.
Meanwhile, I love Minnesota right now. Talk about a team on the rise, and a team that should contend with the Sixers for a top 5 lotto pick in next year's draft. Just check out how deep their talent is in a couple of years:
PG: Randy Foye/ Sebastian Telfair
SG: Corey Brewer
SF: Gerald Green/ Ryan Gomes
PF: Al Jefferson/ Craig Smith/ Chris Richard
C: no one as of right now
The Timberwolves just went from a team in one of the worse situations of any team in the NBA to one of the top rebuilding teams in the NBA IMO.
We know more than anyone else that you NEVER sacrifice your future for someone that's overpaid and doesn't significantly improve your team. Congratulations Boston with your big land, but will you win the NBA championship? No.
What else is good?
The Celtics are now the worst run franchise in the NBA period.
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