Philadelphia Eagles
Pick Six: Eagles Helped By The Draft
On Journey to the Draft presented by AAA, here are the six players who benefited most from the Eagles' draft.
CB Ron Brooks - The Eagles drafted two cornerbacks, but Sidney Jones won't be ready to play due to his Achilles injury and Rasul Douglas' experience is on the outside, not in the slot. Listen to the podcast here.
TE Trey Burton - The Eagles did not select a tight end, despite it being one of the deeper position groups in the draft. Listen to the podcast here.
DT Fletcher Cox - With veteran DT Tim Jernigan, who was acquired in a trade that involved draft picks, and the addition of DE Derek Barnett, there should be more one-on-one pass rushing opportunities for Cox next season. Listen to the podcast here.
LB Jordan Hicks - With Tim Jernigan and Elijah Qualls added to the defensive tackle rotation, life should be a little bit easier for the Eagles' middle linebacker. Listen to the podcast here.
RB Wendell Smallwood - The second-year player will have every opportunity for an increased role after the team did not choose a feature back in the draft. Listen to the podcast here.
QB Carson Wentz - More weapons in the pass game. Another playmaker in the run game. Ballhawks in the secondary. The quarterback won in a big way this offseason. Listen to the podcast here.
