Philadelphia Eagles talk: Joe Douglas stays, Grading his three NFL Drafts
Joe Douglas came to the Philadelphia Eagles to help build Super Bowl-caliber rosters. How has he done to this point?
Smiles are pretty wide around the Philadelphia Eagles fan base today. We imagine it’s the same vibe around the Novacare Complex as we’ve learned Joe Douglas will hold onto his title of Vice President of Player Personnel for a little while longer. He’s declined the offer by the New York Jets.
Once he was seen in attendance at both of the team’s open voluntary OTA practices that were held this week, some of the thought was Philly might hold on to their resident draft guru.
Here we are. The decision has been made, and according to Jason McIntyre of The Big Lead, a disagreement in what both sides feel Douglas should be paid has stalled talks of a possible change in both the Eagles and Jets front offices.
Take a look:
Bad news Jets fans: As of *right now*, Joe Douglas turned the Jets down. It ONLY came down to money.
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) June 5, 2019
Maybe cheap Jets wisen up and give him the # he wants - they're less than a million per year apart - otherwise, it's Champ Kelly time
If neither side budges, it appears we may have the possibility of seeing another Douglas-led draft in April of 2020. Until then, let’s celebrate his temporary stay with the team and take a look at what he’s done in each of the last three selection meetings.