I have to think it will be resolved at No. 2.
First this year, Bradford, Boykin, Kendricks? With second next year already gone in Bradford trade, don't think he can offer 2016 first.
@DuckHuntingBrotha: That was unresolved when we talked to Ed Marynowitz. He seemed to indicate Howie would be in the room. I would want him there, just because he has been through more of these than anyone else in the front office.
That can still happen for this season.
Nobody wants Manziel right now. The Eagles certainly don't
@DuckHuntingBrotha: Hard to say, but I would imagine so. Might be easier to shift site than in MLB.
@Marc: You didn't read my mock draft today now, didja? I took him at 20, like him very much.
Another guy whose question I can't seem to move over wants to know if Tennessee is really interested in Sam Bradford. Differing reports there. I think Whisenhunt likes vets; his best success was with Kurt Warner.
@InagodadavidaBaby: The 2 is in 2016, but I do think the Eagles want and need more than 8 picks.
@Splunge: We are getting a little deep in the hockey weeds for me here. I dunno, but he's a heckuva coach, and if he wants to coach the Flyers, I say pay him. But Hexy is the GM.
@JoshR: Mariota, because the Eagles are bigger.
@msmcdickey: Don't see that happening, but I would get a chuckle, certainly.
@BernardWilliams: Anything is possible, but there are no rumblings there at all.
@howe: I haven't seen him on the field yet. My impulse is to say no, but it is really just a guess.
@Earl: Dallas will get a good running back, but I always worry more about quarterbacks than running backs.
@MikeW: Yes. And it isn't all that easy to find guys that can play to replace the guy you wish was an inch taller
@Jay: They spent a lot of time with Amos. I think third round or later, he makes a lot of sense
@JoefromNJ: Second? Third? Maybe a couple OL, one early and one late?
@BernardWilliams: Apparently these are Bill's specifications as well as Chip's. I would love to talk to Bill on this subject, though. Not possible right now under the Chip regime. I think we get to talk to Bill in June sometime.
@cc: Pretty good, and I think it's nuts. Unless he's indicated that he won't sign here again for under a zillion dollars or something, I can't imagine why you'd trade him. (Unless, Mariota. That would be different.) But trade Kendricks for a second-round pick? Why? You're going to draft a BETTER player with that pick? I want to see that.
@DuckHuntingBrotha: I don't think they need to, with Trey Burton, but they could, sure.
@JoefromNJ: Chip seems to not want to go that route here at all. I would be very leery. Domestic violence is a huge issue right now.
@LukeLukens: Watch NFL network instead.
I'm afraid this is all the time I have today. Thanks to everyone. I'll be reporting from Hawaii tomorrow, let's hope :)
The speculation about Chip 'mortgaging the future' to go after Mariota assumes that 1) the Eagles offer a package that has compelling value for Tampa or TN, and 2) that TB and TN would do the deal. I don't see it happening but just for fun, what package could Chip offer?
