Philadelphia Eagles: 2 thoughts, 2 unusual ideas for NFL Draft’s 53rd pick
By Ben Swanger
The Philadelphia Eagles have a few options with the 53rd-overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Here are four, two that some might see as unconventional.
In both of Howie Roseman’s tenures as general manager for the Philadelphia Eagles, the “Birds” have aced the second round of the NFL Draft several times. Mychal Kendricks, Vinny Curry, Zach Ertz, Jordan Matthews, Dallas Goedert, and Miles Sanders have all heard their names called on Day 2 of the selection meeting to join Philadelphia’s franchise. Roseman can’t take credit for this because he wasn’t at the helm, but you can’t mention great second-round picks for Philly without bringing up LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson. They were Day 2 picks as well.
The Philadelphia Eagles could go in several directions in the second round this year. Roseman is expected to pick up a wide receiver on Day 1, but Round 2 will also be littered with options if Philly would rather wait until then to add another weapon for Carson Wentz.
The draft hour approaches, and ladies and gentlemen, there’s more to discuss than ever. Let’s start with those needs that Philly has other than at wide receiver.