Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 1:23 PM | 11 comments |
 

Eagles check out pair of CBs
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It's no secret that the Eagles need to address the cornerback position this offseason, whether it's via trade, free agency or the draft.

The latest names to surface in terms of prospects are Utah State's Curtis Marsh and Southern Illinois' Korey Lindsey.  The Eagles have worked out Marsh privately, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.

Marsh (6-1, 197) made the switch from running back to cornerback in the spring of '09, playing his last two seasons on defense.

He was a second-team All-WAC selection in 2010 and ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine. Per Wilson, Marsh is a second- or third-round prospect.

Lindsey, meanwhile, is also expected to visit with the Eagles, per Wilson. A two-time, first-team AP All-American, Lindsey (5-10, 194) also gained experience as a return man in college. He notched 12 interceptions in his last two seasons.

Per Wilson, Lindsey is receiving grades between the third and fifth rounds. He's also expected to visit with the Cowboys.

And finally, the Eagles have a private workout scheduled with North Carolina tight end Zack Pianalto, according to Adam Caplan of FoxSports.com.

Pianalto (6-3, 256) was the Tar Heels' leading receiver (30 catches for 311 yards) before fracturing his fibula last season. In 2009, he set a school record for receptions by a tight end with 33, and Pianalto set a school career record for tight end receptions with 94.

Described by NFL.com's scouting report as "almost chronically injured", Pianalto missed five games in '09 with a subtalar dislocation of his right foot.

Caplan expects him to be a late-round pick.

One more note: Per the Inquirer's Jeff McLane, the Eagles are holding their local day at the Novacare Complex today, where prospects from the area will work out.

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Posted by Sheil Kapadia @ 1:23 PM  Permalink | 11 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:55 PM, 04/06/2011
    I want the UNC tight end with the broken leg in the 1st rd.
    — Joe at the shore
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:56 PM, 04/06/2011
    I'm not afraid to trade up in the draft to get him.
    — Joe at the shore
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:32 PM, 04/06/2011
    Do something right Eagles braintrust
    — shawnmac
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:14 PM, 04/06/2011
    "Chronically injured"? Where do I sign?!
    — Raggamonkey
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:14 PM, 04/06/2011
    Chronically injured= Andy, joe & roseman licking their chops
    — Kenny Junod.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:38 PM, 04/06/2011
    There must be a tight end with 2 blown out kness we can draft. Oh, that's right, we already did.
    — Klambake
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:17 PM, 04/06/2011
    Will this pair be the starting corners on the replacement squad?
    — witmand
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:04 PM, 04/07/2011
    I the Eagles trade Kolb and get a high enough draft choice to grab Peterson....I would say grab him....If we remain in the Mid 20s for our 1st pick I would go for the Best Player Available at Defensive Linemen (end, Maybe Big Run stopper in the middle) Offensive linemen (RT possibly Center/guard) Line-Backer ....

    If the NFL has a Player contract before the Draft....and Had that early #1 pick ..And a GREAT Free Agent CB was Signed ...Then I would Go for the best Pass Rusher Line or Line-Backer with the #1 pick.
    — Bigmike 34
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:35 PM, 04/07/2011
    I don't see how they can get to peterson with Kolb keeping their 1st round spot. I like the rookies from last year, Chaney, allen and Coleman. The unknown is Austin Howard, he was so great in camp and during the season, i think he only saw time in the last cowboy game. How about moving Peters to the right side and giving Howard or drafting a rookie with a shot on the left side.
    — willbert31
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:42 AM, 04/08/2011
    per
    — jspross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:43 PM, 04/09/2011
    If the C.B.A gets done and we trade Kev with a chance for Peterson... Get him... I don't see him being used at CB position but as our new Strong Safety... A young,faster, bigger Brian Dawkins returns to Philly. With the possibility to still get Nnamdi, Well imagine these four Asante, Allen, Peterson, and Asamougha... with our win the Superbowl NOW! mantra we still go after Jimmy Smith with Lindley our future CB tandem is set... Guess one can Dream...haahhah Size, Speed, Smarts, Physicality...Dreaming!!! Let's get the C.B.A done Please
    — trinieagle


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