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*PHILADELPHIA EAGLES* Official 20-21 Regular Season Thread: WEEK 1 EAGLES vs Football Team 1pm ET
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One drop last year , upgrade from Miles Austin as far as I know
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Pretty telling that Miles Ausitn and KKKopper won't be in the league next year and both played significant snaps for us 
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In chip we trust
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That's an upgrade to the entire receiving corps
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Ooh yeah hope we catch somebody in the 3rd or 4th round .
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Also another thing to factor in with possibly getting jack, kendricks and hicks injury history
Then there is this:
http://www.phillyvoice.com/drafting-ezekiel-elliott-eighth-overall-would-be-awful-use-resources/
Then there is this:
http://www.phillyvoice.com/drafting-ezekiel-elliott-eighth-overall-would-be-awful-use-resources/
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After looking at that possible 2017 RB draft class, I definitely agree that taking Zeke with the 8th probably wouldn't be the best idea.
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the list from the article:
really good sophomore running backs who will be eligible to enter the NFL Draft in 2017. A quick list:
• Leonard Fournette, LSU: Beast of a human being, ran for 1953 yards and 22 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry in 2015.
• Dalvin Cook, Florida State: Ran for 1691 yards and 19 TDs in 2015 on 7.4 yards per carry.
• Christian McCaffrey, Stanford: One of three Heisman finalists in 2015, ran for 2019 rushing yards and 8 TDs, added 45 catches for 645 yards and 5 TDs, returned a kick for a TD, returned a punt for a TD, and threw 2 TD passes.
• Royce Freeman, Oregon: Ran for 1836 yards and 17 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry. In 2014, as a freshman, he ran for 1365 yards and 18 TDs.
• Nick Chubb, Georgia: Ran for 1547 yards and 14 TDs on 7.1 yards per carry as a freshman, and then 747 yards and 7 TDs on 8.1 yards per carry before suffering a serious leg injury in the Bulldogs' sixth game.
• Samaje Perine, Oklahoma: Ran for 1713 yards and 21 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry as a freshman, and then 1349 yards and 16 TDs on 6.0 yards per carry as a sophomore.
And then there's Wisconsin's Corey Clement, Pitt's James Conner, and Baylor's Shock Linwood, who will all be highly regarded seniors in 2016.
really good sophomore running backs who will be eligible to enter the NFL Draft in 2017. A quick list:
• Leonard Fournette, LSU: Beast of a human being, ran for 1953 yards and 22 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry in 2015.
• Dalvin Cook, Florida State: Ran for 1691 yards and 19 TDs in 2015 on 7.4 yards per carry.
• Christian McCaffrey, Stanford: One of three Heisman finalists in 2015, ran for 2019 rushing yards and 8 TDs, added 45 catches for 645 yards and 5 TDs, returned a kick for a TD, returned a punt for a TD, and threw 2 TD passes.
• Royce Freeman, Oregon: Ran for 1836 yards and 17 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry. In 2014, as a freshman, he ran for 1365 yards and 18 TDs.
• Nick Chubb, Georgia: Ran for 1547 yards and 14 TDs on 7.1 yards per carry as a freshman, and then 747 yards and 7 TDs on 8.1 yards per carry before suffering a serious leg injury in the Bulldogs' sixth game.
• Samaje Perine, Oklahoma: Ran for 1713 yards and 21 TDs on 6.5 yards per carry as a freshman, and then 1349 yards and 16 TDs on 6.0 yards per carry as a sophomore.
And then there's Wisconsin's Corey Clement, Pitt's James Conner, and Baylor's Shock Linwood, who will all be highly regarded seniors in 2016.
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I still want Zeke lol
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“There’s this narrative that you can get running backs in the fifth, sixth, seventh round and undrafted free agency,” Roseman said during a morning break. “But when you look back at the last ten years of guys that are really in the top ten in rushing, those guys are high picks.
“And so, when you find a special talent at that position, that guy who can run the ball, who can pass protect, who can catch the ball out of the backfield, that’s a unique weapon.”
Howie Roseman .
“And so, when you find a special talent at that position, that guy who can run the ball, who can pass protect, who can catch the ball out of the backfield, that’s a unique weapon.”
Howie Roseman .
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Seen this on football future
Every year is different but the track record of drafting a rb top 10 isn't very good
2015 -Todd Gurley: 10th overall
2012 - Trent Richardson: 3rd overall
2010 - CJ Spiller: 9th overall
2008 - Darren McFadden: 4th overall
2007 - Adrian Peterson: 7th overall
2006 - Reggie Bush: 2nd overall
2005 - Ronnie Brown: 2nd overall, Cedric Benson: 4th overall, Cadillac Williams: 5th overall
Every year is different but the track record of drafting a rb top 10 isn't very good
2015 -Todd Gurley: 10th overall
2012 - Trent Richardson: 3rd overall
2010 - CJ Spiller: 9th overall
2008 - Darren McFadden: 4th overall
2007 - Adrian Peterson: 7th overall
2006 - Reggie Bush: 2nd overall
2005 - Ronnie Brown: 2nd overall, Cedric Benson: 4th overall, Cadillac Williams: 5th overall
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I think Howie is bluffing, I don't want Zeke
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Ehh Bad Knees
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Just sign Randle from the Giants .
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That's a good signing, I'm a fan of Randle
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Great route runner , good hands .. Knees are the only concern .
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Randle great route runner?
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Would've preferred a veteran but I'll take it
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Solid pick up with Randle joining the corps.
Lets take a look at the career stats from the WRs we had last season. (Don't count Cooper, and Austin)
Josh Huff - Rec: 35, Yds: 410, TD: 3 (After 2 seasons)
Nelson Agholor - Rec: 23, Yds: 283, TD: 1 (Rookie)
Jordan Matthews - Rec: 152, Yds: 1,869, TD: 16 (After 2 seasons)
New WRs picked up in free agency.
Chris Givens - Rec: 107, Yds: 1,779, TD: 5 (After 4 seasons)
Rueben Randle - Rec: 188, Yds: 2,644, TD: 20 (After 4 seasons)
We have a decent WR corps, but nothing that jumps out of the page. But Huff dude is some cheeks.
Lets take a look at the career stats from the WRs we had last season. (Don't count Cooper, and Austin)
Josh Huff - Rec: 35, Yds: 410, TD: 3 (After 2 seasons)
Nelson Agholor - Rec: 23, Yds: 283, TD: 1 (Rookie)
Jordan Matthews - Rec: 152, Yds: 1,869, TD: 16 (After 2 seasons)
New WRs picked up in free agency.
Chris Givens - Rec: 107, Yds: 1,779, TD: 5 (After 4 seasons)
Rueben Randle - Rec: 188, Yds: 2,644, TD: 20 (After 4 seasons)
We have a decent WR corps, but nothing that jumps out of the page. But Huff
dude is some cheeks.
