Philadelphia Eagles: 3 Immediate reactions to those Denzel Mims rumors

2. Let’s take a look at his resume.

Some say the past doesn’t matter. That’s never been an accurate statement. That’s why companies do background checks and ask for resumes. That’s why there’s a History Channel, which seems to be doing fairly well on all of the cable and satellite networks.

It’s also why coaches and teams watch game film. It helps them prepare for the next opponent. It gives them a sense of what they’re getting from prospects that they’re preparing for and playing with.

The film doesn’t lie on Mims. As a matter of fact, it jumps out at you. In 40 career games with the Bears, this six-foot-two, 206-pound standout rocked out with 186 receptions for 2,925 yards and 28 trips to the end zone.

He ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the most recent NFL Scouting Combine. He satisfies both the desire for size and length. He’s also speedy. Something no “Birds” fan will hate hearing. Mims is gifted. There’s no question about that, but will those gifts translate to the NFL? Let’s see what a couple of experts are saying.