Eagles “Locked In” To Take Edge Rusher and Play Maker
On Thursday Daniel Jeremiah sat down with NBC Philadelphia’s John Clark and they had a discussion about the upcoming draft. About halfway through the interview, John Clark asked Daniel Jeremiah what players he would lock in for the Eagles picks at 15,16, and 19. Jeremiah explained that it’s nearly impossible to lock in players to teams since the draft can be so random, but he did say its going to be a “lock” that the Birds take an edge rusher and a play maker on offense. He went on to explain that the Eagles are all in on Jalen Hurts, and that a first round QB is out of the question. He also explained that he’s been around the Eagles for many years, and that he believes they need a linebacker, but he doesn’t see them taking one in round 1.
Daniel Jeremiah talked about the Eagles draft philosophy, and his conclusion is that it is very likely the Eagles will trade back at least once. He explained how well he knows Howie Roseman, and that Howie loves to make trades in the first round of the draft. He did so in four out of the last six drafts, so he expects them to move around this year especially with three first round picks. This is why he only locked in two positions in the Eagles in the first round.
Daniel Jeremiah saying the Eagles are bound to take an edge rusher and a play maker on offense is something that makes a lot of sense for the Eagles to do. They added Haason Reddick this off season, and adding another play making pass rusher would put the D-line over the top. It’s also common sense that they need to add someone on offense who has the ability to be a game changer, and someone who would open up the field more for DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Jeremiah has worked for Howie and the Eagles for a few years in the past, so he is someone who adds more credibility when talking about moves the Eagles will make during the draft.
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