OT: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL): Playoffs - Eagles Will Select Sixth Overall In Draft

[DrinkFightFlyers]

QB or bust for me.

Wilson has become the trendy #2 of late. That could change especially if Fields goes off again next Monday. The "character" concerns are already out there for Wilson. Maybe Howie can orchestrate a smear campaign like Miami did to get Tua to 5. Howie didn't exactly give Carson a vote of confidence. Doug at least BS'd an answer. Good news is right now, no one between 3-5 needs a QB. Bad news is you can't count on the 3rd QB making it to 6. Atlanta could change directions and the three teams after the Eagles could all take a QB and will likely be looking to move up. Miami gained so much value with that Houston collapse, #3 will be worth a lot.

Trade back if QB is not possible. The receivers look great but taking a receiver that high with this current slop of an offense seems like lighting a pick on fire. The leading receiver just had 500 yards for the season and much of that came in a four week stretch! Same thing happened last year. No thanks to OL or defense.

I would be psyched on Fields. I think he is better than Lawrence (but I always have a B1G bias). Problem is I think you have to trade hurts then, which isn't really a bad thing if you are drafting fields just adds more fuel to the fire if it is the wrong decision.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Not sure why they'd have to trade Hurts, but it wouldn't be any sweat off my back.

 

[JoemAvs]

I mean realistically if you can parlay Hurts+Wentz+6th into Fields, you have to do it. I am not so sure about the other non-Lawrence QBs in this draft but even then you probably make it happen if you are convinced one of them is your guy...

Eagles are in for a few painful years anyways. And I don't really think Hurts is Wilson 2.0 so if anyone wants to buy into the hype and gives us solid value for him that gets us a new shiny toy from our QB factory, why the hell not?

 

[1865]

If you're not a good team, then be the worst team. Simple as that. There's no pride in extended mediocrity. Ask the LA Angels

It reeks of Pittsburgh and I hate it.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I know a few people who were wishing there had been a crowd there. They were sure the fans would have been throwing batteries. I had to inform them that certainly wouldn't be the case, and that the last time the team botched its draft position by winning late Philly denizens responded with their most famous act of holiday aggression in response.

The WIP segment of the fan base was/is certainly mad about what they did last night. They also somehow think Doug just did this all on his own accord & therefore he should be fired.

 

[ajgoal]

The WIP segment of the fan base was/is certainly mad about what they did last night. They also somehow think Doug just did this all on his own accord & therefore he should be fired.

Well, they at least got the important part right.

 

[Jack Straw]

I bet someone intercepted him on the way to the media room
.

Wentz will end up in New England and Belichick will turn him into Tom Brady with legs. You know it's gonna happen.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Wentz will end up in New England and Belichick will turn him into Tom Brady with legs. You know it's gonna happen.

Howie Roseman would still be employed by the Eagles too.

 

[Jack Straw]

Howie Roseman would still be employed by the Eagles too.

Of course.

 

[BiggE]

Just an early guess:
1. Jacksonville-Lawrence
2. Jets-Sewell
3. Miami-Smith
4. Atlanta-Wilson
5. Cinn-Chase
6. Phi-trade back one with Detroit who might badly want to get Fields. Lions need a QB; Stafford is shot. Spielman is running the show in Detroit. Look for a bunch of OSU guys to be working there soon. Possibly Meyer as HC.
7.??

If Howie is making the pick, it won’t matter.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

 

[renberg]

I bet someone intercepted him on the way to the media room
.

But he fumbled the interview

 

[Young Sandwich]

Doug looks like the eagle from the Muppets.

 

[Sombastate]

Wentz will end up in New England and Belichick will turn him into Tom Brady with legs. You know it's gonna happen.

My good friend is a Patriots fan, and I've been telling him for weeks that this is exactly what will happen.

 

[FLYguy3911]

They won six games.

 

[Starat327]

They won six games.

This seriously getting so wildly overblown its pathetic.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

They won six games.

All of this whining about sports had me brainstorm a new insult in light of the times we live in...I want to test it with you all:

Broflake

P1:"The Eagles are total trash for tanking that game. How could they ruin the integrity of this sport!!!"
P2: "Alright calm down you delicate little broflake. Go cry somewhere else"

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

They won six games.

Sure, but you can't deny how tough that guy is. Just listen to his words, don't be distracted by his shitty team's performances. THAT guy is pure meat, pure FOOT-BAW.

 

[Starat327]

I couldn't resist going to the isles and rangers threads..

This was one of the most bush league things I have ever witnessed as a sports fan. It is one thing to rest players but to actually make play calls and in game lineup decisions to intentionally throw a game is despicable. That fourth quarter set back professional sportsmanship and integrity 100 years.

Forget about the playoffs. That was as bush league of a move as I've seen in any league in any pro sport.

It's just ridiculous that they tanked to move up a whopping 3 spots in the draft (6th, would have drafted 9th w/a win).

I'm a firm believer in football karma. To quote Herm Edwards, "You play to win the game."

I'm sure some fans were thrilled with a slightly higher pick, but the players, by and large, are ultra-competitive and want to win. That drive is why they've made it to the NFL in the first place. This kind of shit poisons an organization. I can guarantee the players aren't going to forget that their coach took away a chance to win and end the season on a positive note.

However, I don't think there's any way you can prove the Eagles threw the match. Even though everyone and their mom knows it was tanking, their excuse that they wanted to see what they had in a 27 year old journeyman can't really be disproven.

One thing I will say is that you as a coach don't pull that kind of shit without Ownership and the GM being 100% behind it. It's disgraceful.

Then, there's this gem:

Darnold + Seattle 2021 1st + NYJ 2022 1st (unprotected)
for
Wentz + PHI 2021 1st [=6OA]

Good grief.

 

[Jtown]

These stooges genuinely believe they’ve done a good job the last three years because they’ve made the playoffs.

that is usually the threshold that one measures success by.

 

[Jtown]

Carson skipped media apparently, best move hes made this year.

what a baby back bitch

 

[wankstifier]

Doug looks like the eagle from the Muppets.

This is Bob Hägg

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

@Captain Dave Poulin @Chinatown88

@JojoTheWhale you didn't give us enough warning of the pain that comes with being a lifelong Chargers fan starting this year.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

@Captain Dave Poulin @Chinatown88

@JojoTheWhale you didn't give us enough warning of the pain that comes with being a lifelong Chargers fan starting this year.

I had no opportunity to deliver the appropriate dope slap. I don’t think you can do those online.

 

[Chinatown88]

@Captain Dave Poulin @Chinatown88

@JojoTheWhale you didn't give us enough warning of the pain that comes with being a lifelong Chargers fan starting this year.

After my chunk of fandom years wasted with Rivers and LT I'm used to it.