Did the Philadelphia Eagles nail the draft, or what?!
Okay, so I just got back from Pizzeria Beddia – we were breaking down the tape like mad scientists, you know? And lemme tell ya, the mood in Philadelphia is electric! When the Philadelphia Eagles grabbed Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo in the first round, the Linc erupted! You could hear the cheers all the way down to Tony Luke's, I swear. Cornerback was a HUGE need, people! I've been screaming about it all season. We needed speed, we needed playmakers on the outside, and Mitchell? He’s got that dog in him. Then they doubled down with Cooper DeJean in the second – another versatile defensive back. Howie Roseman, you sly fox! These guys aren't just filling holes; they're building a new foundation for that secondary. We’re talkin’ about shutting down those Cowboys receivers, finally!
Look, some folks might have wanted an offensive lineman earlier, but you gotta trust the process here. They snagged Jalyx Hunt, an edge rusher from Houston Christian, later on, and that dude's got some serious upside. And don't sleep on Will Shipley, the running back from Clemson – he’s a shifty guy who can catch the ball out of the backfield. We need depth there, especially after some of the bumps and bruises we’ve seen. This class feels like a shot in the arm for a defense that needed some fresh legs and a whole lotta attitude. The energy around South Philly right now? It's pure, unadulterated *hope*.
My grade for this Philadelphia Eagles draft class? Dominant. Fly, Eagles, Fly — and if you can't fly, at least don't fumble.
My guys on the morning show are gonna be dissecting this all week — tune in live at mornings.live.