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Philadelphia Eagles 2009 NFL Draft

Draft Needs of the Philadelphia Eagles

From Drew Wynne, for About.com

Mar 9 2009

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

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Eagles Draft Picks By Round: 1st(21), 1st(28), 2nd(53), 3rd(85), 4th, 5th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 6th, 7th, plus any compensatory picks awarded.

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Eagles Draft Needs / Eagles Draft Board
Urgent: The franchise left offensive tackle to takeover for Tra Thomas, who will probably leave via free agency, must be drafted assuming Todd Herremans stays at left offensive guard. A franchise do-it-all running back to backup and in a few years takeover for Brian Westbrook is needed.

Strong: A free safety to eventually take over for the great but venerable Brian Dawkins must be drafted. A powerful wide receiver to play opposite DeSean Jackson must be drafted. A franchise tight end to bring the offense to the next level and to supplant L.J. Smith must also be drafted.

Moderate: Another corner for depth and an upgrade at punter would help. A fullback who can open holes in short yardage situtations and a power short yardage running specialist who will gain needed yards up the middle are needed.

Nice to Have: Philadelphia loves to stockpile talent by drafting best available players who fit their scheme.

Wild Card: Who will start at both offensive tackle positions next year?

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Eagles Gains or Losses
Gains: Stacey Andrews ROT
Losses: Lito Shephard CB, Sean Considine S, Corel Buckhalter RB

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