Eagles Open Thread: NFL Draft Edition
Carson Wentz. (USA Today Sports)
After months of speculation, we can put the mock drafts and conjecture — at least for the first round — to rest. The draft kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight on ESPN and NFL Network, and we’ll post random tidbits as they roll in into this thread.
9:07 — Reaction to Carson Wentz getting drafted in Bismarck.
Carson Wentz’s hometown — Bismarck, North Dakota — reacts to him being drafted. pic.twitter.com/m37KLzz6tF
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) April 29, 2016
8:50 — Images from Chicago:
Carson Wentz’s NDSU teammates. The QB flew them out to Chicago, now they’re celebrating with the Fly Eagle Fly. pic.twitter.com/SejWyAOg6m
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) April 29, 2016
Carson Wentz is an Eagle. #Eagles #NFLDraft2016 pic.twitter.com/ue1Ct3UgKL
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) April 29, 2016
8:30 — More sights and sounds from Bismarck, courtesy of Mr. Paunil.
This is what happens in Bismarck, North Dakota when people see Carson Wentz’s face. pic.twitter.com/f4uagWoX8Z
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) April 28, 2016
Even the North Dakota governor stopped to take a picture with the Carson Wentz cutout. pic.twitter.com/zafLnh4g5S
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) April 29, 2016
8:20 — It’s official. Carson Wentz is an Eagle.
6:53 — What Josh is seeing at the Wentz watch party.
One cool thing about the party: a lot of stuff for kids. Bounce houses + combine drills to try to beat Wentz’s times pic.twitter.com/1XTjQRAfyh
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) April 28, 2016
Some of the sights so far at the Carson Wentz draft party in Bismarck, North Dakota. pic.twitter.com/N7al9oQEMm
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) April 28, 2016
5:16 — Doug Pederson weighs in on Bradford.
Doug on Bradford: “We’re still in April. I’ve said all along, when he’s here, he’s our guy. It’s just unfortunate where we are right now.”
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) April 28, 2016
4:51 — Roob on his parking lot run-in with Jeffrey Lurie.
Just ran into Jeff Lurie in the NovaCare parking lot, and he made an interesting point regarding QBs and the draft in the next few years.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) April 28, 2016
He said with Brady, Eli, Palmer, Brees, Rodgers, Romo, Rivers, Ben, Cutler, Fitz all 32+, there will be a run on QBs in draft next few years
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) April 28, 2016
4:00 — According to the facilities manager here at the MDU Resources Community Bowl, the Governor of North Dakota, Jack Dalrymple, will be at this draft watch party in Bismarck. Maybe I can rub some elbows with important people tonight and get a cushy political gig?
The facilities manager also pointed out that Carson Wentz would not be the first Eagle from North Dakota. Pete Retzlaff, who was born in Ellendale, per Pro Football Reference, came to Philadelphia in 1956 after Detroit waived him. The Eagles converted him from fullback to receiver/tight end, and he made the Pro Bowl five times. In 1960, he helped Philadelphia win the NFL Championship, and later, he was named to the Eagles Hall of Fame. -JP
3:35 — Herm Edwards joined 97.5 to talk Sam Bradford.
“Bradford’s not going to be here(Philadelphia). I think in June, they’ll move him” Herm Edwards on Sam Bradford’s future
— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) April 28, 2016
“If you’re worried about a rookie QB beating you out, that shows a lack of confidence” Herm Edwards on #Eagles QB Sam Bradford — 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) April 28, 2016
1:36 — Sal Pal on the Bradford situation.
Sal Pal reiterated Sam Bradford & agent Tom Condon are "dug in" on their trade demand. "He wants out. He wants no part of a QB competition."
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 28, 2016