Experts weigh in on the Eagles Draft

Enriquefed posted 4/28/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com [flag]

Grading a draft the day after it happens is always a silly exercise. You never know what "sure thing" will turn into a bust, or what late round selection turns into the next Tom Brady. Usually you need to wait at least three years to really get a good gauge of how a team did. Regardless, here are a smattering of experts and their thoughts on the Eagles draft: Click the link to view the grades [link]

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