Ok ladies, take your Mydol

[nerd]

Listen, I hope you and Juice Box are right, but I'm sorry, it's a reach.

Last night had a clusterfuck vibe going.

It felt like Reid having to think on his feet during a tight game.

it honestly could end up being a clusterfuck. I do just like smith though. think he is going to be a pretty good player.

could he be a stiff? absolutely....i just think he'll be a pretty good pass rusher for this team. he needs to get stronger but hopefully that will come with getting some nfl strength and conditioning

[J_Cuz31]

Come on ... this was a Brandon Graham douche chill all over again.

No its not. When they took graham they dealt two thirds and a first to get in a position to draft him. In essence the eagles drafted three players for the rights to select graham. In turn pick 23 was used to select Dez Bryant, pick 70 was used to select Ed Dickson and pick 87 was used to select Eric Decker.

Even before you get into the notion that the eagles traded up in 2010 only to pass on Brian Dawkins replacement, that trade was godawful.

In contrast this deal saw the eagles get two players for one. So while they reached for a player at least they're getting another player in the process.

[slag]

The fuck it isn't.

What's next, you going to tell me they drive different cars?

[ArkansasEagle]

Smith may turn out fine

but if this scenario was proposed on the bored yesterday, almost everyone would have been against it. Personally, I would have preferred a pick that I didn't need to be talked into liking...just sayin.

[slag]

Yes

Wangnuts ... and they ain't Rap or nerd.

[J_Cuz31]

The fuck it isn't.

What's next, you going to tell me they drive different cars?

Look you don't need to like the player they picked or where they selected him but this time they knew they had him overrated and they dealt down to get some more value. That is what makes this different. Instead of selling the farm to get a horse they horse traded a bit.

For that reason alone you're overreacting.

I guess if you don't like the player then its hard to convince you otherwise but bitching about the reach pick is a little excessive since he was the top player on their board and that's the only board that matters when its time for the eagles to pick.

[ashaman]

Look on the bright side. At least they now have 2 chances to fuck up with that 3rd round pick they got from trading down! If one of these 2 guys become a starter in year 2, then it's ok!

[Raptor]

Defending ??

It's very hard to defend this move. I'm pretty sure it warrants negative feedback. 'Sleepers' in the first round is just another example of this organization playing with fire. It's not like the history of failure with these reaches isn't there. This team doesn't deserve a 'wait and see'.

..no such thing..please don't add words to my post.

I'm just trying to avoid the classic sky is falling, lemming response, that is far too rampant with Eagles nation.

There is plenty of draft to go.

[slag]

A reach is a reach ... doesn't matter if you moved up or down to do it.

[Raptor]

You got that right

Midol? Panties? Puhleeze, bitching about unexpected draft picks is a time-honored tradition here.

this place is a shrink's lotto winner when stuff doesn't meet our expectations...lol.

Plenty of draft and offseason to go before week.

[Loki]

Done blowing diggle and on slag's cock now?

For someone that hates the board, you're trying too hard to ingratiate yourself into it.

[Raptor]

Then find a bridge

Both of you have to be fucking kidding me.

That was so FUBAR it defied my wildest worst case scenario.

When I heard the pick, I thought it was Marquis Lee (which I didn't really like) but the first sound out of my mouth was:

"Smith? ... I thought his name was Lee."

and take a big jump....sheesh.

I'm not defending the pick, just the reaction to it and reminding folks there is plenty of draft left, as well as additional off season time.

If we get to week one and need have not been met then bitch away because that would indicate several missed opportunities.

[Raptor]

Thank you

Wangnuts ... and they ain't Rap or nerd.

...its just the classic sky is falling response that gets me.

It sound too much like throwing in the towel when there still remain options on the table.

[Raptor]

For what it worth regarding the pick

A reach is a reach ... doesn't matter if you moved up or down to do it.

I do believe it was a reach...not a huge one IMO but a reach.

[Snakebitten]

For someone that hates the board, you're trying too hard to ingratiate yourself into it.

Great observation. Beat it, nerd.