Author Archives: Tommy Lawlor

Draft Watch – Big CB

Tony Pauline reported that the Eagles will workout Georgia CB Sanders Commings. Commings info: 6-0, 216 4.41 in the 40 34.5 VJ 7.10 3-cone Went to Senior Bowl, Combine 3 INTs in 2012…8 for career Has size, toughness to play … Continue reading

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Blocked!

New Eagles OLB Connor Barwin won’t be heading to the NBA any time soon. h/t Lance Zierlein  

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Benn Gets 1-Year Extension

Newly acquired WR Arrelious Benn signed a 1-year contract extension today.  In theory, this will keep him with the Eagles for a couple of years.  While this is hardly a significant move, it does show that the Eagles like Benn … Continue reading

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The Eagles and High School Stars

Jimmy Bama came up with this interesting nugget.  “Rivals began publishing Top 100 H.S. recruit lists in ’02. 3 of the #1 overall recruits in the nation are/were Eagles. Who are they?” Make your guess Any second thoughts? The answer … Continue reading

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Big Boy Football

From Les Bowen: “We want taller, longer people, because bigger people beat up little people.” — Chip I know this is music to the ears of many fans.

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Great Look at Benn

Chase Stuart from Football Perspective wrote a great piece on Arrelious Benn.  He went back to Benn’s days at Illinois and showed his development and then how it stalled, partially due to circumstances. The potential is still there.  Is it … Continue reading

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Competition for Jon Dorenbos

The Eagles re-signed LS Jon Dorenbos to a 4-year deal, but do need to bring someone to camp to challenge him. According to this article, an Eagles scout was closely checking out Nebraska LS P.J. Mangieri at the Cornhuskers Pro … Continue reading

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RB Marcus Lattimore Update

Recently South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore tweeted about eating a cheesesteak while in Philly.  We wondered if he was there to visit the Eagles or for some other reason. Per this article, Lattimore was indeed visiting the Eagles.  You may … Continue reading

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The Maclin Trade Rumor – Update

There was recent speculation about Jeremy Maclin being a trade target of the Colts.  Owner Jim Irsay talked about the team trying to land a “whopper” and then let it be known the deal was for a WR. Les  Bowen … Continue reading

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Eagles Get One Comp Pick

The Eagles were awarded one Compensatory Pick, a 7th rounder.  This is based on last year’s free agent transactions. The Eagles now have: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 7th – from Cleveland in David Sims trade 7th – from … Continue reading

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