Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 5:30 AM | 27 comments |
 

Eagles show interest in Mizzou TE
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The Eagles brought in Missouri tight end Chase Coffman for a visit earlier this week, according to a report by Ed Thompson of Scout.com.

NFL.com's Mike Mayock has Coffman ranked as his No. 5 tight end.

Our friend Scott Wright of draftcountdown.com also has Coffman ranked fifth.

At 6-foot-6, 244 pounds, Coffman set an NCAA record for receptions by a tight end with 247.

Here are some video highlights of Coffman:
Posted by Sheil Kapadia @ 5:30 AM  Permalink | File Under: NFL Draft | 27 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:47 AM, 04/12/2009
    he's big and has caught a ton of passes for a college career. sounds just like AR would be looking for
    — ctowm
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:43 AM, 04/12/2009
    He has caught a lot of touchdowns in his college career something the Eagles need a tightend who catches tds.
    — PAPOOSE
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:45 AM, 04/12/2009
    Seems like he'd fit in well to the Eagles offense. Plus, we already have one Chase that's great at baseball, so I'm OK with one who plays football. I expect the Eagles to go for a TE in round 2 or 3, after we get a OT and RB.
    — Dish
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:57 AM, 04/12/2009
    If we can get this guy in a late round, it would be a steal. We ned to draft two RB in this draft.K. Moreno, and R. Jennings.
    — tonygreeneagle5
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 AM, 04/12/2009
    This kid is a 3rd rounder. We arent drafting two running backs back to back, take jermiane johnson in the 4th round. Just get moreno and are draft will be a success.
    — fman727
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:54 AM, 04/12/2009
    Since everyone seems to want Moreno and all the mocks have the Iggs taking him, you know he won't be picked.
    — StopThePanic
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:58 AM, 04/12/2009
    This guy is a winner. I saw him play a few times vs Texas. Stud. He should be a solid pro. Not sure about his blocking but a big target and makes plays.
    — tfernan303
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:00 PM, 04/12/2009
    We all know who the first rated tight end is. Who are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rated TEs? Why aren't the Eagles looking at them? While Coffman looks reasonably good there are higher rated TEs so why not look at them?
    — bluebellious
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:10 PM, 04/12/2009
    He's the perfect TE. He can't block. What running game?
    — NiceToBeHere
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:18 PM, 04/12/2009
    I have a feeling that Moreno wont be there at 21, and is it just me or dosen't it seem like the Front Office seem mum on Pettrigrew????
    — Ruiz the Great
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:08 PM, 04/12/2009
    Forget the TD'S can he block?LJ Smith was the worst TE in the division when Birds put a franchise handle on him,so-called experts have this guy as 5th best,why are they waisting position in draft?Moreno has good credentials,dont waist picks to move up or down,go into draft with need in mind,OT,RB,more linemen needed
    — jet3to
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:17 PM, 04/12/2009
    Um, how about blocking??? I mean Celek is a decent pass catcher. Blocking???
    — elbinkogrande
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:23 PM, 04/12/2009
    I go to Mizzou and have had the chance to watch Coffman close up for two years. He's an incredible athlete and a truly good guy. I don't know if he's a surefire NFL starter, but I'd LOVE to see the birds take him in the 3rd or so. Better than LJ.
    — idt5189
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