2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook . 14. player. 54. The Philadelphia Eagles had the right idea in terms of the coaching staff they built around Carson Wentz. What they weren’t able to do was give him the proper arsenal of weapons. That more than anything is a big reason why the team faded during the second half of the season. If they’re going to make noise in the NFC East next year, they have to give their young quarterback tools with which to go on the attack against defenses. What they have now is not adequate. <p>If they can’t land him a go-to receiver, than the next best thing is an all-around running back who can be the safety net. Dalvin Cook, even more than Fournette, represents that modern type of back. He’s good between the tackles but is even better on the edges thanks to his speed and athleticism. He’ll really be a help to Wentz as a pass catcher on screens and swing passes. He can easily fill the role that Doug Pederson had Jamaal Charles fill in Kansas City.</p>