2014 Post Free Agency NFL Mock Draft: Eagles “Rush” To The Defense
By Todd Duvall
Oct 19, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Dee Ford (30) pressures Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) during the second half at Kyle Field. Tigers won 45-41. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Dee Ford
Defensive End, Auburn
The Eagles have beefed up their secondary this week through free agency. With the improvement of potential pass coverage this will slow the opposing quarterback’s ability to get rid of the ball. Ford brings youth and speed to the Eagles’s defensive line. In some cases bigger isn’t always better and with Ford’s speed he can attack the quarterback before he can release the ball. At 6′ 2″ 252 he has a smallish frame to defend against the run which should be a concern. But Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis will have a plan to combat that if need be. Ford has a good football mind. Most of his tackles are at an angle or from the side. He knows he may get run over on a head-to-head confrontation and he compensates for this with simple physics.
Free Agency Additions:
Jones, Donnie – P
Maclin, Jeremy – WR
Braman, Bryan – LB
Carroll, Nolan – CB
Jenkins, Malcolm – FS
Maragos, Chris – FS