How should the Eagles attack the draft? | Analysis with Devin Jackson

About this episode

Jeff McLane and Devin Jackson analyze the Eagles' approach to the upcoming NFL Draft, discussing key positions and potential strategies.

The Eagles have a solid stash of draft picks (8) and, for a team just one season removed from winning the Super Bowl, a lot of positions that need to be addressed. Several elite members of the offensive line could be on the verge of retirement, while the wide receiver corps appears destined to lose a dynamic member. After bolstering the defense in the early rounds of the draft in recent years, will general manager Howie Roseman pivot this spring? The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Devin Jackson combine their reporting and analysis to forecast how the Eagles might attack the 2026 NFL Draft, which gets underway Thursday in Pittsburgh. 00:00 How should the Eagles attack the draft? 03:45 Offensive line priorities and options 12:33 The latest on A.J. Brown and potential trade ripple effects on draft 19:07 Slim chance at top tight end 30:51 But what about the defensive prospects… 41:57 Finding third-day gems 45:38 Could there be…a quarterback worth considering? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff McLane

Guest: Devin Jackson

Topics covered

• Eagles draft strategy
• NFL Draft analysis
• offensive line needs
• wide receiver trades
• defensive prospects
• quarterback considerations

Keywords

• Eagles
• NFL Draft
• Howie Roseman
• A.J. Brown
• offensive line
• defensive prospects
• quarterback
• draft picks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Philadelphia Inquirer, KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts

Places: Pittsburgh

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