Thread: Do we need another DE?

Philly could be eyeing a Safety w/ Dawkins againg and the other spot having average at best options. KP is a guy who may be there at 12, but not likely to be there at 19.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

Philly could be eyeing a Safety w/ Dawkins againg and the other spot having average at best options. KP is a guy who may be there at 12, but not likely to be there at 19.

See post 59

Originally Posted by WARHORSE

Im not fond of their LBs. Takeo was awesome in his prime, but hes beyond that now. Gacong may still have some upside.

But as for Westbrook, the one thing Philly lacks is a chain mover. A real between the tackles type of runner. I wouldnt put it high on their list, but its a need. They tailor their offense around Westbrook anyway, which is smart IMO. But without the threat at WR and TE...........the offense is nowhere near where it could be.

Andy Reid won't have it high on his list either. It's not his style.

Plus they drafted a Penn State RB last year who can move the chains. I don't think they have a need right now.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

Plus they drafted a Penn State RB last year who can move the chains. I don't think they have a need right now.

He moves those practice squad chains pretty well.

Come on now...those 16 yards he ran for during the season were vital to Philly's success.

Boss is gonna kick yer a$$!

We need Ekuban back. If he can't make it back, then we need another defensive end.

Engelberger is a journeyman. If he's not on our team next year, I'll take that as a good sign.

Defensive tackle: Warren and Thomas would be a good starting tandem. Oh, that's right, we don't have Warren any longer.

We need help at defensive tackle.

We need two new linebackers: DJ Williams is the only starter we currently have on our roster.

We need a starting safety. John Lynch needs to retire I'm afraid.

4th Round Prospect

Kendall Langford, 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Kendall Langford Defensive End
6’ 6” 294 lbs.
speed: 4.95
Hampton
Senior

Last year I wrote an article in my Small School NFL Draft Prospects Blog about Hampton being a Small School Football Factory for the NFL Draft and this season we have another Hampton Prospect in the spotlight. Langford might be the best small school (Football Championship Series, formerly known as 1AA) prospect in the nation. His stats are impressive: Entering his senior season he has played in 36 games with 27 starts and recorded 164 total tackles, 42.5 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks. He reminds me of The Dallas Cowboy’s Jason Hatcher (6’6” 290 lbs) who was also from a small school (Grambling), Hatcher was drafted in the 3rd round and that is an early projected round for Langford.

Langford is a unanimous Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Preseason All-American and the only player from the three-time defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champion Pirates to be awarded unanimous preseason honors. Last year as a junior he lead all Hampton defensive linemen in tackles with 55 and was ranked second in the league with 15.5 tackles for loss and third in quarterback sacks with eight. This season (2007) Kendall Langford will become the first Hampton defensive lineman to be named first team all-conference three years in a row since Isaac Readon did it from 1983 to 1985.

Langford will be a hotly sought after prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft because his size, athletic ability and versatility. He could bulk up a little and play defensive tackle, similar to how the Rams are using 2007 first round NFL Draft pick Adam Carricker, who has almost identical size. He could of course be played at his natural defensive end position, but I wouldn’t completely rule out the possibility of him trimming down and playing outside linebacker for a team utilizing the 34 defense. The Cowboys’ Greg Ellis made a similar transaction.

No matter how or where he is played, he has immense NFL potential. Langford is very aggressive; he will never be labeled as a pile inspector. He plays football with a very high motor and when you see him move you would never believe he is only a biscuit away from 300 pounds. He has quick feet like a linebacker, plays with his head up and quickly finds the ball and diagnosis the play. Langford will have to fight the small school pedigree and he will have to learn a wider assortment of pass rushing moves. His body is already NFL ready, but he won’t be able to bull rush or run around the tackles in the NFL, he will have to learn how to use his hands better. As we get closer to the Scouting Combine and the NFL Draft, Kendall Langford will a name whispered by all the NFL Scouts.

We need either DT or LB with our pick(if we go defense).

Build the front 7. Secondary's only relevant when you have a solid front 7. Any Denver fan should know that.

Originally Posted by mclark

4th Round Prospect

Kendall Langford, 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
Kendall Langford Defensive End
6’ 6” 294 lbs.
speed: 4.95
Hampton
Senior

Last year I wrote an article in my Small School NFL Draft Prospects Blog about Hampton being a Small School Football Factory for the NFL Draft and this season we have another Hampton Prospect in the spotlight. Langford might be the best small school (Football Championship Series, formerly known as 1AA) prospect in the nation. His stats are impressive: Entering his senior season he has played in 36 games with 27 starts and recorded 164 total tackles, 42.5 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks. He reminds me of The Dallas Cowboy’s Jason Hatcher (6’6” 290 lbs) who was also from a small school (Grambling), Hatcher was drafted in the 3rd round and that is an early projected round for Langford.

Langford is a unanimous Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Preseason All-American and the only player from the three-time defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champion Pirates to be awarded unanimous preseason honors. Last year as a junior he lead all Hampton defensive linemen in tackles with 55 and was ranked second in the league with 15.5 tackles for loss and third in quarterback sacks with eight. This season (2007) Kendall Langford will become the first Hampton defensive lineman to be named first team all-conference three years in a row since Isaac Readon did it from 1983 to 1985.

Langford will be a hotly sought after prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft because his size, athletic ability and versatility. He could bulk up a little and play defensive tackle, similar to how the Rams are using 2007 first round NFL Draft pick Adam Carricker, who has almost identical size. He could of course be played at his natural defensive end position, but I wouldn’t completely rule out the possibility of him trimming down and playing outside linebacker for a team utilizing the 34 defense. The Cowboys’ Greg Ellis made a similar transaction.

No matter how or where he is played, he has immense NFL potential. Langford is very aggressive; he will never be labeled as a pile inspector. He plays football with a very high motor and when you see him move you would never believe he is only a biscuit away from 300 pounds. He has quick feet like a linebacker, plays with his head up and quickly finds the ball and diagnosis the play. Langford will have to fight the small school pedigree and he will have to learn a wider assortment of pass rushing moves. His body is already NFL ready, but he won’t be able to bull rush or run around the tackles in the NFL, he will have to learn how to use his hands better. As we get closer to the Scouting Combine and the NFL Draft, Kendall Langford will a name whispered by all the NFL Scouts.

If hes any good, he'll be spocked out by the time the combine is done.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Come on now...those 16 yards he ran for during the season were vital to Philly's success.

I actually don't think he's a bad back. He'd be better off on a team that actually cares about running the ball.

Agreed...there will come a point when they decide to actually run...and they'll be glad they have him.

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

Agreed...there will come a point when they decide to actually run...and they'll be glad they have him.

When Reid retires maybe.

I am starting to think we should take the #12 opportunity to draft another defensive end if Ellis or Clady don't slip to us. Because Crowder could easily play DT and there are a few defensive ends in this draft that could play both positions as well. We have Doom and Moss for speed rushers, we need bulk and run stopping ability as well as interior penetration. I am starting to think this calais guy at 6'7 275 could be a pretty good pick. However, the other DE's are good as well.