So, with training camp looming in the horizon, I am going to give my first rankings on defense. Once the season begins, I will be doing one every week.
Yesterday I posted the top 10 positional groups rankings on offense. So today is the defense turn. Let’s get started
The Eagles have made several title changes and new hires for the football operations and scouting department. Included in the scouting department hirings are former Steelers Pro Scouting Coordinator Brandon Hunt and former Browns Scouting Assistant Rod Streater.
Title Changes
Football Operations
Jon Ferrari, Assistant General Manager
Alec Halaby, Assistant General Manager
Dom DiSandro, Senior Advisor to the GM/Chief Security Officer
Bryce Johnston, VP of Football Operations and Strategic Planning
Paul Lancaster, Senior Director of Player Engagment
Connor Barwin, Director of Player Development
James Gilman, Director of Football Analytics
Jeff Scott, Director of Football Operations
Jon Liu, Assistant Director of Football Analytics
Kathy Mair, Player Resource Coordinator/Assistant Director of Player Engagement
Patrick McDowell, Player Development Assistant/Scout
Nick Still, Assistant Equipment Manager
Scouting Department
Dave Caldwell, Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the GM
Alan Wolking, Director of Player Personnel
Phil Bhaya, Director of Draft Management
Max Gruder, Director of Pro Scouting
Ameena Soliman, Director of College Scouting
Ryan Myers, Assistant Director of College Scouting
Now that the Super Bowl is in the books for another year, I turn my attention to the off season. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love free agency, the combine and especially the draft.
I like to be able to see how teams might try to fill their needs either through free agency or the draft.
Let’s get started with my first mock draft of the season.
The NFL Draft is the highlight of my year. I enjoy looking for the diamonds in the rough and turning them into stars.
Many today are in the win it now mode. This way of thinking can come back to bite them. I still like building a team from the ground up. Draft picks are the way for most teams to be a champion.
So, let’s get started on my first round 1 draft. See how I feel the first round could fall.
The Falcons have officially released their Undrafted Free Agent signings. Looks like they have found some gems in this years signings like Javian Hawkins (RB), Alani Pututau (Edge), Feleipe Franks (QB), and Caleb Huntley (RB).