Do Eagles still need TE help?
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Do Eagles still need TE help?
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
During last month's draft, there were rumors that the Eagles were showing interest in Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler.
That didn't happen, and the Birds picked up Florida's Cornelius Ingram in the fifth round.
Between Brent Celek and Ingram (Matt Schobel is also on the roster), I assumed they were set at the tight end position for the 2009 season.
But Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post thinks they could still improve by adding a blocking tight end. The name he mentions is Denver's Daniel Graham:
The Eagles, for example, would really make an impact if they had Graham. He would allow Brent Celek to be the tight end to make plays in the passing game and would also give them a strong side run game. Graham, not Tony Scheffler, would make a huge difference for the Eagles. Scheffler is similar to the other tight ends currently on the Eagles’ roster. Denver drafted Richard Quinn, whose forte is blocking, at the bottom of the second round. Because he’s a second rounder, Quinn is certain to make the team, so trading Graham is plausible for the Broncos.
To be perfectly clear, Lombardi is not saying the Eagles are interested. He's simply making the observation that if he were running the team, Graham is an option he would explore.
So what do you think? Could the Eagles benefit from adding a blocking tight end, or are you comfortable with where they are at the position?
Much more later so be sure to check back.
They said that when the iggles worked Ingram out before the draft that they didn't even bring a football. They just wanted to see him block and they came away impressed. He is a tremendous athlete and his desire and work ethic are legendary in Florida. That's all you need to learn how to block. Also, Eugene Bright is 270 pounds and will get rid of Shobel shortly.— Girth Brooks- schobie is dependable tho'...bottom line everybody needs step up...even the water boy....mcnabbs mom needs to step her soup game up too.— Eagle fan since 1976
- Whether the 3rd TE is Schobel or somebody else, he has to be willing and able to play special teams if he's going to get on the field.— madridge
- Schobel stinks, so give him a shot.— igglegreen
Comment removed.- Forgt all the BS about signing this person and that person!! We are a Donovan McNabb signing of making the Super Bowl!! Watch what it does to this team to have him siogned long term. We don't need tight ends nor linebackers we need Donovan confident that there is life after death (when he was benched) Howard— hrlevine
i agree...schobel out..graham in...— teenwolf- We have PETERS! He is a legitimate Pro Tight End. With all the OL we have there are all kinds of alignments we can use. This becomes virtually a fantasy for mis-matches all over the place. Don't know Shoebel's value, but any 'young upgrade' is welcome for depth.— aden
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