Philadelphia Eagles 1st Round Options: 2013 NFL Draft
By Blake Meek
Sep 1, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dee Milliner (28) during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium. Alabama won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dee Milliner – Both of the Eagles starting CBs are no longer with the team. Brandon Boykin is a candidate to start as is newly acquired Bradley Fletcher. Neither however are elite prospects at CB like Milliner is. He showed that he has the speed at the combine when he ran a 4.37 40. He played in a system at Alabama that makes him very pro ready and will be able to start for whoever drafts him from day 1. If the Eagles don’t get great pressure on the QB, they don’t have the talent at CB to hold up against Romo, RGIII and Manning each twice a year.
Nov 23, 2012; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Geno Smith (12) drops back to pass against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. West Virginia defeated Iowa State 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Geno Smith – Michael Vick is hurt every year and isn’t getting any younger, while Nick Foles hasn’t blown anyone away with his play. The Eagles have also already worked Smith out, putting him through a 100 play workout. They apparently came away very impressed with him. Smith fits what they want to do, with good down field accuracy. The WRs already on the Eagles are a lot like the guys he was throwing to at West Virginia and Kellys offense fits Smiths talents very well.
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