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2023 NFL rookie grades: Rating the courses, 1 to 32 – NFL.comB-. Almost the entire Eagles’ rookie manufacturing got here on the defensive facet of the ball, led by Jalen Carter, whom they landed in a draft-day trade-up with the Bears. He was the showstopper of their class and a Defensive Rookie of the Yr finalist. Regardless of beginning just one sport, he racked up six sacks, two pressured fumbles and one fumble restoration, which he ran again 42 yards for a TD. With elite get-off and athletic traits for such a large man, Carter has all of the earmarks of a future All-Professional, particularly if new Eagles coordinator Vic Fangio can do for Carter what he did for Akiem Hicks in Chicago. Nolan Smith was a bit participant on protection, spelling Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat often, however he did have a number of late-season moments, together with a half-sack in Philly’s wild-card loss to the Bucs. His vitality helped give the Eagles a lift. It is going to be fascinating to see if Smith can deal with expanded protection and off-ball duties in Yr 2. Following a hamstring damage, and earlier than he suffered a season-ending torn ACL, Brown opened some eyes at security. The Eagles struggled on the again finish a lot of the season, however exterior of some missed tackles, Brown was largely a shiny spot, highlighted by his 99-yard pick-six in opposition to Arizona. Ringo additionally confirmed some promise at nook after being pressed into obligation late within the season and will assist the Eagles transfer on from James Bradberry in the event that they determine to half methods with the veteran. Ricks might need a future within the slot or exterior and on particular groups.
Re-drafting first two rounds of 2023 NFL class: All 63 picks – ESPN+10. Philadelphia Eagles (through NO). Unique decide: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee (CHI decide from PHI commerce)New decide: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon. Gonzalez received off to a robust begin for the Patriots — he had an interception, a sack and three go breakups in 4 begins — earlier than struggling a season-ending torn labrum. With Philadelphia corners Darius Slay and James Bradberry each north of 30 years previous, Gonzalez may lead the youth motion in a secondary that gave up the second-most passing touchdowns in 2023 (35). […] 30. Philadelphia Eagles. Unique decide: Nolan Smith, OLB, GeorgiaNew decide: Tuli Tuipulotu, OLB, USC. Tuipulotu was named to the Professional Soccer Writers of America 2023 All-Rookie staff after registering 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and 12 quarterback hits for the Chargers. His all-around sport would beef up a protection that wants assist in all areas. Smith had only one sack and 13 complete tackles in 182 defensive snaps. [BLG Note: Jalen Carter went to the Bears at No. 9 in this exercise.
NFL Mock Draft 2024: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 4.0 – BGNRound 1, Pick 22 – Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA. Personally, I would hate if Haason Reddick got traded, but the rumors are swirling. If a deal materializes, the Eagles would probably need to draft a pass rusher pretty high to work in with Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith. Laiatu Latu could be an instant impact defender with his high motor, his physicality, and his prowess at taking down quarterbacks.
In Roob’s Observations: Can Eagles rely on Avonte Maddox in the slot? – NBCSP1. Avonte Maddox gives you everything you want in a nickel corner. He’s smart. He’s tough. He’s physical. He’s got great instincts. He’s a very good tackler. He moves well in space. He always plays hard. If you were going to design a nickel corner, you’d design Maddox, maybe plus a little more size. And that’s the problem. At 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Maddox can’t seem to stay healthy playing the physical brand of football we love about him. Maddox has missed 34 games in six NFL seasons, including six in 2020, eight in 2022 and 13 last year. And he’s played at less than 100 percent in several others along the way. We saw last year how hamstrung the Eagles’ secondary was with a ridiculous rotating cast of slot corners that included undrafted rookies, practice squad call-ups, converted outside corners and safeties, scrap-heat pickups and aging veterans. And while the easiest answer is to just stick Maddox out there, can the Eagles depend on him staying healthy for a full season or even most of a season? I don’t know how. Maddox has a $9.68 million cap hit in 2024 but would count $7.7 million if the Eagles release him, so he’ll almost certainly be here. But the Eagles can’t go into 2024 without finding someone who can man the slot in the event Maddox gets hurt again. It has to be a priority. Slot corner these days is essentially a starting position. Eli Ricks played a lot of inside snaps last year and showed some promise, and he could develop into that sort of player, but he’s not there yet. Zech McPhearson will be back after Achilles surgery, but we don’t know how good he is. Isaiah Rodgers should be available, but he’s mainly an outside corner. I’m not sure what the answer is, but Howie Roseman has to address the position because as much as I admire the way Maddox plays, the Eagles can’t go into 2024 counting on him to stay healthy.
Jason Kelce: Travis had to move after he started dating Taylor Swift – PFTFor example, Jason Kelce recently told Shaquille O’Neal on The Big Podcast With Shaq that Travis had to relocate shortly after he started dating Taylor Swift. “He had to completely move out of his house,” Jason Kelce said, via SI.com. “People were just staying by his house.”
3 trade suggestions for the Cowboys offense for 2024 – Blogging The BoysJoe Mixon, running back Cincinnati Bengals. Adding Mixon presents a win-win scenario for both sides. The Cowboys need help at running back as Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle are set to enter free agency. Also, while a nice story, Deuce Vaughn looks far from ready to assume a leading role in the Cowboys’ backfield. There were reports of Mixon being on the outs in Cincinnati last year, but Mixon and the team agreed to a reworked contract. Mixon will enter the final year of his contract next year in 2024 and has a cap charge of $8.5M, cheaper than Pollard’s franchise tag last season. Mixon carries zero guaranteed money on his deal and poses no financial risk to the Cowboys if things don’t work out immediately. The Bengals have a talented runner on the team behind Mixon in Chase Brown, who has upside and is ready to see significant playing time in his sophomore season. Mixon is a few years removed from a Pro Bowl season in 2021 when he rushed for a career-high 1,205 yards and entered his eighth NFL season, but he has some tread left on the tire. Mixon can contribute in all three phases as a running back and should help a veteran team like Dallas upgrade their backfield. Given that the Bengals were ready to part ways with Mixon last season, the Cowboys could be able to get Mixon for a Day 3 pick. Imagine the Cowboys adding Mixon and then drafting a Day 2 runner like Michigan’s Blake Corum.
‘Things I think’ about a crazy Daniel Jones trade, Xavier McKinney, more – Big Blue ViewMcKinney, who can hit the open market when free agency opens next month, wants to be PAID. He feels like he is one of the best safeties in the game, and wants to be paid as such. Derwin James is the highest-paid safety at $19 million per year. Kevin Byard of the Philadelphia Eagles in No. 10 at $12.5 million annually. I think it’s clear McKinney wants to be in that club. “I’ve stood by myself ten toes through the critics, the hate, etc. sacrificing what those around me didn’t want too or were afraid too for those same people to make it a better situation for all of us. May not always have been beneficial for me but is was for US.” Whether or not that is a shot at former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, a shot perhaps at some of his teammates, or both, is for you to decide. I see it as McKinney saying he hasn’t always been used optimally and has willingly sacrificed personal gain for the hopeful betterment of the team. What does it all mean for McKinney’s future? I still believe what I believed at the end of the season — McKinney’s future is unlikely to be with the Giants.
Bobby Gould’s Still Too Early Second 2024 Mock Draft – Hogs HavenPersonally, I’m not yet sold on Drake Maye as Washington’s answer at QB, but having picked Jayden Daniels in my last mock draft, I decided to take a swing for the Tarheel here.
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