Knowshon: 'Philly would be awesome'
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Knowshon: 'Philly would be awesome'
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
Even though he was less than 90 miles from Philadelphia, Knowshon Moreno mentioned only the Giants and the Jets in agreeing with a questioner who asked if it would be nice to play "near home" as a pro.
Depends on how closely you define "near home," I guess. Later in his appearance at the Holmdel, N.J., Modell's store where he worked when he attended Middletown South High, Moreno allowed that playing for the Eagles would be just fine.
"They were asking about the Giants and Jets," said Moreno, a Georgia running back projected as the Eagles' first round pick Saturday in many mock drafts. "Philly would be awesome, too."
Moreno confirmed that the Birds had him in for a "great visit." He said he toured NovaCare and met some players, including fellow Georgia alum Reggie Brown.
Moreno said the predraft whirlwind has been arduous, but he shook his head when a questioner asked if he was weary of the process.
"You still have to have fun," through all the testing and questioning, he said. "If you don't love your job, why do it?"
As for Moreno's skills, asn NFC scout told the Daily News: "He’s a perfect fit for their offense. He’s a great screen guy, which Andy (Reid) likes. I think he’s going to be a great screen runner in this league because he’s got acceleration and great vision. If they get him, that’s a great pick for them. Plus, he’s a combative, competitive guy. He’s got to be the first guy off the ground (after a play). I like that kind of stuff in a guy."
Look for more from Moreno in the expanded draft preview in Friday's Daily News.
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Knowshon - it would be awesome to have you here!— knighn
Comment removed.- Hope youre ready for a first round cornerback in midnight green— Nico Lange
- If we don't make a move for Boldin, Moreno HAS to be the pick, this guy could have a major impact right away, he does not go down easy, which is the best thing to say about a back.— PhillyRedHot
- Andy and the Birds won't trade for Boldin or Ochocinco or Edwards, and I don't think they will do what it takes to move up and take Knowshon. If you don't trade for a top wideout, than please move up and draft Knowshon!!!!— fedphilafan
Joe Banner! We fans aren't TOO fickle but we really would love you if you told Big Red to pick Moreno. I will personally call Angelo and cuss out Street!— Nihilist- How can the Chargers take him when they have Ladanian and Sproles? I think Birds need to stay put and let Moreno come to them. If they don't get him then trade out for an extra pick and get Shady Mccoy in the 2nd. This team has too many needs to give up anymore high picks(1-3) They already gave a first and fourth for Peters.— christopherkmaddaloni
- No Moreno, no eagles tickets. Plain and simple.— Angel R.
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- moreno will be there at 21,eagles will grab him,think boldin will be had for reggie brown,2nd and 5th— soliteryman
- He doesn't look that big in the picture. Is that from when he worked there as a 16 year old?— mikemaddog
- they will be calling him noshow moreno any time they lose and he has a bad day.— JACK V
San Diego has too much $$ invested in RB to draft him. I see the Saints taking Wells to replace McCallister though. Still think Pettigrew will be the pick because he is unique and AR likes blocking. The other TEs in the draft are like Celek. If Reid thinks Celek can block well enough then Moreno would be fine.— tpizza- I have watcehd this kid play in person he put me in the mind of T.O. and thats the last thing we need is another Terrel Owens— suzette
- I don't think SD will draft Moreno either as some have already said. They have Sproles for this year and LT. And their defense was anything but good last year. I would think they would go defense in the 1st. Just leaves NO to contend with.— BadgerVMD
