Kenny Britt

I may be slightly biased because I live in Jersey and am a Rutgers fan but I think that Kenny Britt is the complete package at WR. He has the size (6'4", 215) to be a dominating force as the wideout or in the slot. I have been lucky enough to see almost every game Kenny Britt has wore the scarlet red in and I have seen him excel at every aspect of the game. He can run and catch over the middle because he can outrun the linebackers who cant stay with him and he can also gain body position on the smaller cornerbacks. Due to his large size he is even bigger than the safeties so he can also run mid to deep cutting routes into the middle of the field because he can get in front of the defender and give the quarterback a big target. He does a very good job extending his hands and not letting the ball get into his pads. Most of the guys his size have decent speed but they can not burn corners on deep routes or on quick-developing crossing routes. But Britt has very good speed in the 4.4-4.5 range, and he can turn on the burners with the ball to blow past corners and beat them on races to the house. I cant wait to see him assimilate himself into the NFL because I feel that he can develop into a great receiver. I think he is a young T.O without all the drama and the big mouth. He has the same size and speed that Owens possesses and when T.O shut up and play like in the 2004 season with the Eagles in which they went to the Super Bowl he had the greatest season in Eagles WR history. I see Britt as a pick in the last third of the first round. Or if he begins to slip to late first-very early second some of the teams with high picks might make a bid to acquire his services. Wherever he ends up he will be able to make a great contribution, this I'm sure of.

NFL 09 Draft

Oklahoma safety Nic Harris is an emense safety by size; so much that the Senior Bowl coaches moved his to outside linebacker, where he excelled and was able to shed blocks. With his size and speed he can play outside linebacker and patrol from sideline to sideline. Personally I feel he could contribute in a 3-4 system that is designed for more atheletic, smaller linebackers who like to run and be apart of the run and pass converage. The toughest part of adjusting to linebacker for Harris would be being able to keep his vision all around the field and on his man in tight spaces rather than roaming the field getting a great view from his safety spot. Perhaps making the transition will be better for Harris because this way he would not be vulnerable to being beat deep on a streak route down the field. I see Nic Harris going to a team like Baltimore who has aging linebackers and plays a fast, physical 3-4 defense.

Another monster safety is Taylor Mays from USC. This kid must have been built in a factory. He is a freak of nature back there. He has the size of a linebacker but 4.3 speed like that of a cornerback. He comes up in run support and uses his upper body like a tree trunk smashing into the opposing runnign backs sending them directly to the groundwithout taking another step. I watched the Rose Bowl and he is the epidime of a competitor. He was frustrated if Penn State even got a first down, and when Penn State scored he looked like a crazy beast back there in shackles. He takes it personally if another team scores in his endzone and that how the game is supposed to be played. Also in that game I saw him knock out Jereous Norwood and his fellow safety on one hit over the middle. He was flagged but thats because he hit him too hard. It was not helmet contact nor was it interference, he is just a man out there with boys. I believe he can come in to any team right away and contribute, even be a rookie pro-bowler. I expect him to go in the top 10 to any team looking for a playmaker on defense.

Eagles Draft Prospects

We all know that Brian Westbrook wont last forever; he might not even last to the end of next season. He has been suffering from knee and foot injuries for a while now and it has gotten so bad that he hasnt practiced but being the warrior he is he still played. On the field he is one of the greatest weapons in the history of the game and most definately one of the greatest players in Eagles history. However, he is on the decline as can be noticed by his lack of production down the stretch this season and in the playoffs. Therefore, it seems like a logical time to look for the next in line to be Westbrook's replacement. Before someone blossoums into the player Westbrook is the Eagles could return to a tri-threat at RB. Buckhalter will most likely be gone unfortuntely because his contract is up and he wants to go somewhere where he could start. That is ashame because Buck was the best back the Eagles had in their last five games of the seaon. Booker was an awful pickup and I think the Eagles wasted a fourth round pick for his benchwarmer services. They couldve taken Felix Jones, Chris Johnson, Rashard Mendenhall, Kevin Smith, Matt Forte, or Steve Slaton instead; all of whom produced in their first year in the league. But teams do make mistakes and now they just need to rectify their mistake and make some upgrades to the RB position.

A prospect I have been a fan of all season is Oregon RB Jeremiah Johnson. I could not follow him too closely during the season due to the fact that he played in the West Coast and always played at crazy hours of the day. But ever since I saw his make a spin move that looked like he was imitating Boobie Miles from Friday Night Lights, I have been a huge fan. He even looked the part by wearing the jersey tucked up in his back plate. Now that the season is over I have been looking at his performance at the Senior Bowl and the practice week to learn more about him. Throughout Senior Bowl week Johnson took advantage of a pass heavy system he worked in with the North team. Something the Eagles love is when a RB can come out of the backfield and catch short passes and screens as a part of the running game. Johnson was able to display his agility and quickness throughout his fluid route running and natural catching ability. He was able to make hard cuts and qucikly accelerate getting away from the LBs to make the catch. He also displayed very soft hands that attracted the ball like a magnet attracts metal. While I researched his performance it seemed to mirror that of Brian Westbrook with the quickness, agility, and frame. Johnson is 5'9" 205 and Westbrook is 5'10" 203. Pretty identical size. His shortness is what would aid him in getting lost in the screen plays behind the Eagles massive offensive line. Also the Eagles drafted Westbrook in the third round from Villanova and Johnson is projected as a third round pick right now as well. It seems like too many coincidences to pass up on an uptapped talent like Johnson.

We all know the Eagles short yardage game has been awful to put it lightly (and not curse uncontrollably). For a solution to that problem I have researched information on Liberty College RB Rashard Jennings. He has a massive frame at 6'1" 234 lbs and was actually at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring for personal reasons. Imagine that tandum at RB this year, Jennings and McCoy. Jennings is a powerful runner who attacks defenders and he also can catch the ball well. Another plus with the Eagles system. Scouts believe he would fit nicely in a rotation in the pros which would fit perfectly with the Eagles if they choose to go that route again. That route did lead them to four straight NFC Championship Game appearances also. Being a small school prospect scouts worry he wouldnt be able to assimulate well with a faster pace and bigger more athletic players, but he proved them wrong this week at Senior Bowl practice as he apparently fit right in with the big school players.

These are just a couple running backs the Eagles could use and would fit perfectly into the scheme. Also they both have 3rd-4th round projections on them right now so the Eagles would not have to pay big money for a RB like they usually stay away from. These two seem like great fits for Philly; lets hope the scouts think so as well.

Christening of My Blog

Hello. I wanted to create a web site to share my extensive sports knowledge with the public. I want to talk about everything from facts to opinions involving sports. I am a huge Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies fan so I obviously know a lot about sports pain as well as sports knowledge. A lot of what I discuss will involve my three teams listed above, but other than being a passionate fan I am a knowledgable fan of the game in general and I will discuss every team and issue in sports I feel like talking about.