Barring an unforeseen move, day one of the upcoming NFL Draft will afford Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman one ticket to land the apple of the organization's eye right away.
It could very well be an offensive lineman, or perhaps the dynamic tight end out of Oregon gets the call from Roseman. A safety or edge help could also be the play. Both the options and the team's most pressing needs suggest that one of these scenarios is playing out in the draft.
But one thing that stands for certain is that when it comes to the wide receiver position, this draft class is plentiful from both a talent and depth perspective. It's a position that should slowly come into focus as the draft unfolds, not on day one.
Examining how the Eagles should handle the wide receiver position in the draft
Ben Solak of ESPN also feels this year's deep wideout draft class, coupled with the current A.J. Brown situation and other more pressing positional needs, makes the middle rounds the ideal neighborhood for Roseman to really hunt for help out wide.
And as we've recently discussed both prospects Solak mentions, it's a theme worth re-visiting:
"The Eagles should take a receiver to eventually replace A.J. Brown, but not in the first round. With DeVonta Smith waiting in the wings as a budding WR1 and good depth in recent additions Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown, the Eagles need only a middle-rounds prospect with a high ceiling -- think North Dakota State's Bryce Lance or UConn's Skyler Bell."
Smaller program standouts lead the mid-rounds charge here, as Bell brings eye-opening production and a dynamic skillset into the draft. With Hollywood Brown and Dontayvion Wicks recently brought on board, a certified playmaker like Bell can get acclimated next season before striving to make a serious second-year leap, without A.J. Brown in town.
Meanwhile, another less heralded but equally dangerous weapon in Lance will also be waiting by the phone in the middle rounds. Like Bell, Roseman could opt to tab Lance with designs of having the dynamo from North Dakota State slot in the depth chart in year one, with tangible upside to do damage before long.
Both Bell and Lance possess the talent to make a greater early impact if called upon. But the situation at hand, even if Brown is moved, has been played masterfully by Roseman. Wicks and Hollywood Brown are established, big-play vets, and paired up with Smith - even sans Brown - the depth chart looks legit.
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While a drawn-out situation such as Brown's can often hinder a general manager's efforts, Roseman is rising above the noise to keep it moving. Additional talent has already been ushered in, and Eagles fans should expect Roseman to land another weapon out wide once those middle rounds arrive.
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