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"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旴reaking NewsThe Eagles' 2019 draft class is finalized 脳Eagles News: There’s now a Wawa hoagie named after Brian Dawkins New Black Mike Quick Jerseys ,24commentsPhiladelphia Eagles news and links for 4/13/19.EDTShareTweetShareShareEagles News: There’s now a Wawa hoagie named after Brian Dawkins Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...Wawa to debut a hoagie created by Brian Dawkins and a tiny Philly store with a walk-up window - Philly.comFormer Eagles safety Brian Dawkins has tackled the challenge of creating a hoagie for Wawa, but you won’t be able to find it anywhere in Philly. We’re calling a fowl. Dawkins, a Jacksonville, Fla., native, created “The Dawk” hoagie — a wheat roll with grilled chicken, spinach, Parmesan cheese, tomato, pickles, sweet peppers, and honey mustard — to benefit the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville. The sandwich will debut at the opening of Jacksonville’s newest Wawa on April 16 and will be available only in that area.Chris Long will be writing “Game of Thrones” recaps for the final season - BGNHe’s always been a real treat on Twitter and in interviews, so there’s no doubt his “Game of Thrones” recaps will be just as epic ... Who do you see sitting on the Iron Throne when it’s all said and done?Eagles 2019 NFL Draft preview: Running back - PhillyVoiceDarrell Henderson is a lesser-known running back prospect in this draft, but he’s already one of my favorites. Henderson is a home run threat every time he touches the ball. As an added bonus Mike Quick Jerseys 2019 , Henderson is a good receiver out of the backfield, as he had 63 catches and a 12.0 YPC average in three years at Memphis.This isn’t the first go-around for WR Charles Johnson - PE.com”I think I’m pretty much an all-around receiver,” Johnson said. “I can go deep on guys who like to sit on routes. I think I’m a pretty good route runner. I know how to run routes against guys who want to play tight and play bump and run. I’m a bigger guy with a quick first step. I’m a student of the game as well, so I’m good at identifying coverages, identifying plays. It makes it easier for me when I go out there that I’m not just running routes to create separation. I take a lot of pride in being the best that I can be. Each and every day, I try to focus on one or two points and try to master those.”5 reasons Eagles don’t need to draft a linebacker first - NBCSPThat doesn’t mean it’s necessary. While the Eagles’ base defense employs three linebackers, the reality is only two are on the field the overwhelming majority of the time, and by the end of last season, Bradham was often alone out there. In this day and age, NFL teams really need one good every-down linebacker – Bradham – and two competent players to mix and match situationally. The Eagles appear to have the latter as well in Grugier-Hill and Fort. It might not be sexy, and to be clear, this is not to advocate the Eagles pass on a linebacker if he’s the best player available. It’s just one of several reasons Howie Roseman won’t be forced to target the position at any point during draft weekend.NFL Draft 2019: Penn State QB Trace McSorley to reportedly work out at Philadelphia Eagles pro day - PennLiveThe Eagles currently have Wentz, presumptive backup Nate Sudfeld and former AAF starter Luis Perez on their roster. It would not be a surprise for the Birds to select a developmental prospect in the later rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft or find one as an undrafted free agent. McSorley seems to fit the bill. He tested well athletically at the combine, with his 4.57-second 40-yard dash ranking first among quarterbacks. But at 6 feet Black Chuck Bednarik Jerseys , 202 pounds, he measured on the smaller side, which is something that has followed him during his career. At the combine, he was reportedly asked to work out with the defensive backs but refused.Bucky Brooks’ top 5 2019 NFL Draft prospects by position 3.0 - NFL.comThe 2019 wide receiver class is loaded with big-bodied pass catchers boasting spectacular ball skills. Marquise Brown is a bit of an outlier, as a slender playmaker with home run potential. The 5-10, 160-pounder is a DeSean Jackson-like deep threat with speed to burn. A.J. Brown is a rugged pass catcher with outstanding hands and ball skills. He routinely plucks the ball off the heads of defenders on vertical routes down the boundary. Questions about his speed might depress his stock, but the Ole Miss standout looks like a natural WR1 with the size and strength to dominate smallish corners. Harry’s strong performance at the combine silenced the naysayers questioning his speed. The 6-2, 228-pound pass catcher is a physical receiver with an Allen Robinson-like game that could make him a WR1 in some systems. Metcalf is an athletic freak ideally suited to play as a vertical threat in the NFL. He has “wow” speed and acceleration, but lacks polish as a route runner. The big-bodied speed demon could dazzle as a Josh Gordon-like playmaker on the perimeter down the road. Samuel is a catch-and-run specialist with exceptional stop-start quickness and playmaking potential. He could blossom into a high-end utility player in an offense that fully maximizes his versatility as a receiver/runner/returner.McShay’s 2019 All-Satellite team: The NFL draft’s best playmakers - ESPN In$ider3. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina. Samuel is a thick and sturdy slot receiver with very good speed and excellent field vision. There’s a noticeable second gear as he turns upfield, as evidenced by a 4.48 40 time, 7.03 three-cone drill and scorching 4.14 short shuttle at the combine (fifth among wideouts). He has a unique feel for locating creases and setting up defenders in the open field. What stands out is his ability to make defenders miss without making violent cuts that would cause him to lose momentum. Of the receivers who had at least 60 catches in 2018, no one bested Samuel’s mark of 9.7 yards after the catch.The Four GMs Who Could Wreak Havoc on the NFL Draft - The RingerJon Gruden has three first-rounders and an itch to trade. Bill Belichick has 12 picks and could pick up more. What does this mean for the rest of the league?Report: Falcons working out AAF standout S Ed Reynolds - The FalcoholicThe son of a Patriots linebacker Chuck Bednarik Jerseys 2019 , safety Ed Reynolds was an interesting talent at the position with very little chance to prove himself in Philadelphia in the 2014 and 2015 seasons before being waived and heading to Cleveland in 2016. He’s played in a total of 16 NFL games with 61 tackles, a sack, an interception, and two pass deflections, and his most noteworthy attribute during that brief stint was probably his physicality. Since then, he’s been out of the big leagues, but he found a spot on the Atlanta Legends roster this winter. Like so many of his AAF contemporaries, Reynolds showed enough improvement to warrant another NFL look.Ask a former NFL player: What style of quarterback is the easiest for an OL to block for? - SB NationWhat offensive linemen want from their quarterback is consistency: Drop to the same point and climb the pocket. Don’t panic. If the ball is supposed to be out quickly, throw it quickly. Pass protection at its simplest is just staying between your man and the quarterback. If you know where the QB is going to be, it makes it easier. Quarterbacks who are less mobile tend to do all these things at a higher rate. They want to get rid of the ball to avoid having to move or getting crushed in the pocket. They don’t rush out the back of the pocket or make quick decisions to roll out. We know exactly where they will be. The downside of a “pocket” quarterback is just that. They stay in the pocket and can’t escape when we get beat. Mobile quarterbacks are more likely to make defenders miss, get out of the pocket, and then make a sweet downfield play.Sixers Playoff Primer: A comprehensive look at the upcoming series against the Brooklyn Nets - Liberty BallersThe 2018-19 season has been one of the most eventful in Sixers history. There was Markelle Fultz drama, there was a big trade, there was Jimmy Butler drama Youth Jake Elliott Jerseys , there were injuries, there was another big trade, and there was a push for playoff seeding, and there was a long and boring finish. But we’ve finally made it to the first round of the NBA Playoffs. With the Sixers facing the Brooklyn Nets, think of this as a reference sheet for all storylines and angles to be following throughout the series. [BLG Note: Let’s go Sixers.]...Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio The Eagles traded one of their best pass rushers to the Patriots. Now what?"The Philadelphia Eagles made an unpopular move on Friday afternoon by trading Michael Bennett to the New England Patriots. Here are some thoughts on this deal and what it means moving forward.1 - Losing Michael Bennett is a bummerThe Eagles are worse off now that Bennett is gone. He was great for the Eagles in 2018.His numbers from last season:For more perspective:The Eagles will have to find a way to replace his production in 2019.2 - At least the Eagles got something for himThe Eagles certainly didn’t receive much value back in the Bennett trade. They merely swapped their 2020 seventh-round pick for the Patriots’ 2020 fifth-round pick. The average seventh-rounder is worth about eight points on the NFL Draft pick value chart. The average fifth-rounder is worth about 34.2 points. The difference there is 26.2, which is exactly the listed value for the third pick in the sixth round. In other words, it’s essentially like the Eagles traded Bennett for a sixth-rounder.You can also look at the trade like the Eagles basically undid what it took to get Bennett last year. So he effectively ended up being a free, one-year rental.In any case, getting something for Bennett is obviously preferable to cutting him. It sucks that this move potentially helps the Patriots but it’s better them than an NFC team.3 - It wasn’t a no-brainer to simply keep BennettI’ve seen some outrage that this was simply a dumb trade by the Eagles. I don’t agree. That’s not to say I think it’s a great trade. I just think there’s some nuance to deal with here. I think people need to have perspective.As I explained at length on the most recent BGN Radio episode, there are a number of factors to consider when it comes to Bennett.First, there was the issue of cap space. Bennett was set to make $7.2 million with the Eagles in 2018. That was a bargain for the team as Bennett wasn’t even being paid top 20 edge rusher money. Of course, Bennett publicly stated he wants to be paid even more than he’s already set to make this season. It’s his right to feel that way; he’s definitely deserving of a pay bump. But the Eagles are already in a spot where they’re tight on cap space so it’s not as simple as paying him more. Especially when you take some important off-field factors into account.Let’s not forget that Bennett is still facing a court date due to his felony indictment from last year. Even if Bennett manages to avoid legal punishment for the injury to elderly charge alleged against him, he could still be facing league punishment via the NFL’s personnel conduct policy. We saw how it took a long time before Ezekiel Elliott and Nigel Bradham finally received suspensions following off-field incidents. It would not shock me if Bennett faces discipline at some point.There’s also the issue of Bennett in the locker room. He clearly did not seem thrilled with his role in the Eagles’ pass rush rotation last year prior to Derek Barnett’s season-ending injury. Howard Eskin also chimed in with this:Bennett is a very good player but I have a hard time looking at all these other factors and thinking it’s a slam dunk to pay him whatever he wants. And I didn’t even mention the risk of his production falling off, which doesn’t seem impossible considering he turns 34 this season. 4 - I think Chris Long is probably back in 2019Just my (educated) guess but I don’t think the Eagles move on from Bennett if they think Long wasn’t going to return this season.I think moving on from Bennett helps convince Long to not retire. After the season Jake Elliott Jerseys Stitched , Long talked about “sitting back and seeing what the Eagles do and who they bring in or don’t bring in and how deep that [defensive end] room gets.” Bennett being gone ensures that Long will still have a significant role in 2019.With Brandon Graham getting a contract extension, I think the Eagles found themselves picking between keeping one of Long or Bennett. Bennett is the superior player but he also wanted a pay raise and has some red flags off the field. Long is (seemingly) fine with his contract and just won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. 5 - The Eagles’ defensive end cupboard is not bareThe Eagles still have a pretty good group of edge rushers. Brandon Graham’s production took a dip in 2018 but he had ankle surgery in May that clearly limited him. I’m confident he’ll be better in 2019.2017 first-round pick Derek Barnett, who is still only 22 years old, is entering his third NFL season. He was showing signs of improvement prior to his season-ending shoulder injury in 2018. There’s reason to be optimistic about his outlook.Long is currently under contract for 2019. If he doesn’t retire, the Eagles will be returning a player who ranked 35th out of 109 edge rushers in PFF’s pressure rate. He also ranked sixth overall among NFL edge rushers in quarterback hits with 30. Josh Sweat didn’t show much as a rookie but he’s an athletic freak who many considered to be a “massive steal” for the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Sweat must prove he can stay healthy.Daeshon Hall is no lock to make the 2019 roster but he flashed in a super, super small sample size late during the 2018 season. The 2017 third-round pick had three tackles, 0.5 sack, and one quarterback hurry on just 16 snaps.2018 undrafted free agent signing Joe Ostman drew a lot of praise from the coaching staff for his great work on the practice squad. He might not be more than a scout team player but he was the NCAA’s sack leader in 2017 so he’s at least worth a look heading into 2019.6 - The Eagles can still add more pass rushersThe Eagles still have a myriad of options at defensive end. The 2019 NFL Draft is thought be historically loaded with defensive line talent. There are also a number of quality edge players available in free agency.If the Eagles are looking for an “old guy” to replace Bennett’s role, there are some guys on the market with connections to the Eagles. Take Cameron Wake, for example, who played under former Dolphins defensive coordinator and current Eagles defensive special assistant Matt Burke over the last three seasons. Or how about Terrell Suggs, who overlapped with Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas in Baltimore for 12 years?Here’s a name that’s even more familiar: Vinny Curry. The former Eagles draft pick is on the market after the Buccaneers released him last month.Those are just free agent options. The Eagles will almost certainly draft some defensive line talent with at least one of their first three picks in the first two rounds.Let’s maybe see what else the Eagles have planned at defensive end this offseason before crucifying Howie Roseman for this Bennett trade.