A Little Bit of Good News for Eagles Fans

I'm as panicked about the T.O. contract imbroglio as I could be. But let's focus on the good news. The NFL Draft is in two weeks, and the Birds have 13 (that's thirteen) picks in the seven rounds, as follows...

First: 31st

Second: 35th (Acquired from Miami
in 2004 trade for A.J. Feeley)

Second: 63d

Third: 77th (Acquired from Kansas City with
2004 fifth-round pick (Thomas Tapeh) in 2004 trade for John
Welbourn)

Third: 94th

Fourth: 132d

Fifth: 146th (Acquired from Washington in 2004
trade for James Thrash)

Fifth: 167th

Fifth: 172d (Compensatory pick awarded from NFL for loss
of free agents in 2004)

Sixth: 211th (Compensatory pick awarded from NFL for loss
of free agents in 2004)

Seventh: 245th

Seventh: 247th (Compensatory pick awarded from NFL for
loss of free agents in 2004)

Seventh: 252d (Compensatory pick awarded from NFL for loss of
free agents in 2004)

Once again, this organization knows how to manage the cap and draft. That's five first day picks to maneuver up in the draft. Lord only knows the Dolphins wish they had that second-rounder back.

Will they trade up? Reid's done it each of the last two years, and he has the ammo to do it. I'd expect to see a running back, a wide receiver and a defensive tackle as the top priority, although safety, kick returner, defensive end and offensive tackle are all possibilities.