Author Archives: Tommy Lawlor

Mike Mayock says the Eagles are a mystery team becasue no one knows what Chip Kelly will do. Mike Florio expects a surprise pick from Kelly because he’s unconventional. I kinda think these guys might be taking things a bit … Continue reading →

Here is a great piece from Andrew Brandt on how things are set up and what actually happens.  Brandt worked for the Packers, consulted with the Eagles, was an agent for a while, and now does media work. He knows … Continue reading →

Jeff McLane of the Inquirer offered up some draft predictions. Two of the more interesting are: 1 – The Eagles will not draft Dion Jordan. This comes across as pure speculation. Maybe Jeff has heard something and just wanted to … Continue reading →

I did a mock draft for my PE.com column this week. No trades. It is really hard to be comfortable with a mock if the Eagles don’t have extra picks. It would be okay if you didn’t have to mix … Continue reading →

Per Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun, the Ravens are keeping an eye on OT Lane Johnson. Moving up from 32 to the Top 10 would be very hard, but you never know if someone is desperate to move back. … Continue reading →

Per Ian Rappoport of NFL.com: “The Eagles reached out to Tavon Austin yesterday, doing more due diligence. They’d be willing to move back. Covering their bases in case?’ Anyone who has watched Austin play has to have made the connection … Continue reading →

Per Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated: “@SI_PeterKing on SIDraftLive: “Chip Kelly likes Geno Smith … but he really likes Nick Foles.” This could be nothing. Or it could be a point that a lot of people are overlooking. What if … Continue reading →

From the NFL: “On the Eagles pick at No. 4, Mayock: OT Lane Johnson fits the exact up-tempo style of HC Chip Kelly. If not Johnson, I think DE Dion Jordan” I completely agree. A lot of people connect the … Continue reading →

Here is a good article on TE Gavin Escobar. The Eagles have shown a lot of interest in him, going to work him out and bringing him to Philly. Escobar has terrific hands and is a vertical threat, as well … Continue reading →

The great Reuben Frank offers up some thoughts on Tom Gamble and the impact he could have on the Eagles front office. There are no great nuggets in there since Gamble isn’t available for interviews, but it does sound like … Continue reading →