The 2001 draft was another bad one, although it was the first one I’ve analyzed in which Andy Reid wasn’t given full control over the team, so he doesn’t deserve all of the blame. The same case will be for this draft, although he still deserves some of the blame, as he clearly doesn’t deserve much credit for his drafting over the years anyway. It’s the second to last draft I’ll be analyzing. Here’s some … Continue reading
The 2002 was definitely a success for the Eagles, producing four very good players that lasted on the team more than just a couple years. It was a bit surprising to see them go defensive back with their first three picks, but luckily, all three of them worked out and became regular starters at some point in their careers. Here are some notes on the 2001 draft, which was definitely a step back down in … Continue reading
After a slew of bad drafts by Andy Reid, including what was probably his worst one in 2003, the 2002 draft is a surprisingly good one, and could’ve been even better if they kept everyone on the roster. Here are some notes on it: Important notes Total picks: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense) Notable picks: Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown, Brian Westbrook 1. CB Lito Sheppard Sheppard was the first of a string of defensive backs taken in … Continue reading
I’ve now entered drafts that are more than a decade old, but I will continue to analyze old drafts until the Andy Reid era is over. After the 2004 draft featured Shawn Andrews, no other player really did anything, and it was thus a mostly throwaway draft. I now move to the 2003 draft, which is definitely right back up there with the worst drafts in the Reid era. Here are some quick stats: Important … Continue reading
Surprisingly, the 2005 draft was actually a pretty good one, featuring three different players who lasted a long time on the team, including Trent Cole, who is one of the best defensive players the Eagles have drafted in the past couple decades. I now move on to the 2004 draft, which was back to the usual bad draft from Andy Reid. Important notes Total picks: 10 (7 offense, 3 defense) Notable picks: Shawn Andrews, Matt Ware 1. … Continue reading
The 2006 draft was nothing to write home about, and actually, was one of Reid’s weaker drafts among his series of already bad drafts. I now move on to the 2005 draft, which featured more picks than usual and actually a few talented players that stuck around on the team. Here is some quick info: Important notes Total picks: 11 (5 offense, 6 defense) Notable picks: Mike Patterson, Todd Herremans, Trent Cole Players remaining on team: 0 1. DT … Continue reading
It’s no secret that Andy Reid struggled to select a good draft class, but some of the classes I’ve analyzed over the past couple days have been straight up terrible. While the 2006 draft wasn’t a disaster, it still wasn’t super strong. Here are some notes: Important notes Total picks: 8 (3 offense, 5 defense) Notable picks: Brodrick Bunkley, Winston Justice, Jason Avant Players remaining on team: 0 1. DT Brodrick Bunkley Bunkley may not have lived up to … Continue reading
Out of five drafts that I’ve analyzed, all of which were by Andy Reid, only one of them was worthwhile. Ironically, it was also his last draft with the team. Was the 2007 draft any better? Hah, yeah right. It was another draft without a first round pick, which already hurt their chances of getting talented players. Get ready for another bad draft. Here is some quick info on it: Important notes Total picks: 8 (4 … Continue reading
Four drafts down and there’s only been one that was a B grade or higher. The 2009 draft I originally gave a C, then bumped up to a C+ after thinking about it, but it still was nothing amazing. Now I’ll take a look at the 2008 draft, the last time the Eagles didn’t have a first round pick. Important notes Total picks: 10 (4 offense, 6 defense) Notable picks: Trevor Laws, DeSean Jackson, King Dunlap Players … Continue reading
I’ve looked back at the Eagles’ drafts from 2010-2012 and now move on to the 2009 draft. The 2012 draft was great, earning a B+ grade in my opinion after three years in the NFL. But, the 2010 and 2011 drafts were so bad that it kept the franchise from advancing forward, and I gave both drafts a D. The 2009 draft is a little bit in the middle…here are some facts: Important notes Total … Continue reading
