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MHR Community Mock Draft Pick #21

With the #21 pick in the 2009 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select....

WR, HAKEEM NICKS, UNC

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, Pick #21 overall

GM ejruiz

 

Details of the pick after the jump...

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Best routes since Royal in 08.

From GM ejruiz:  The unexpected Jay Cutler trade and Denver’s subsequent pick of University of Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno at #18 left us scrambling a bit for an adequate choice at this spot. All of our other top targets were also picked up prior to our time on the clock and most of the remaining top prospects don’t quite fit our schemes; nevertheless, we still feel comfortable with our eventual choice. After all, the Eagles are a team with few – if any – truly glaring needs thanks to forward-thinking drafts in the past and the versatility of several key players. The void at offense tackle can be resolved internally if necessary, while RB and TE can be effectively addressed with later picks. Therefore, I felt at ease making a slight reach for what some may deem to be a luxury prospect.  

 
As the quintessential possession receiver, Hakeem Nicks provides a skill set unlike any other in Philadelphia at that position. His presence should improve the WR corps as a whole by allowing the current members of that group to slide into roles more suited to their particular abilities. Moreover, we hope that QB Donovan McNabb appreciates this attempt to upgrade the weapons that surround him. Though he does not have all the elite tools to work with, Nicks more than makes up for that with exceptional skills. His lack of frontline speed is offset and then some by his reliable hands, disciplined route-running, impressive ball skills, outstanding awareness, overall toughness, and top-notch intangibles. We look forward to his often spectacular contributions for years to come. 

Commish's Thoughts:  Solid pick, with solid reasoning.  Nicks 'feels' like an Eddie Royal type of player, and the only surprise to me is how popular he seems to be with analysts and the like, since usually his makeup is underappreciated.  Call it a testament to his production at UNC.

*****

ON THE CLOCK

Minnesota Vikings are up next.  We are starting to get into the meat and potatoes of the draft, with each pick being more likely to be a sliding player, or long armed reach.  Will the Viking's GM be able to hold those forces at bay?

The deadline for this pick is NOON MST, April 6th.  As long as I receive the pick by that time it will be valid.  To send me the pick, just email me at the address shown in my profile.

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, Pick #22 Overall

GM War Eagle Aubie

*****

Round One

  1. Detroit Lions:  McDah               OLB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
  2. St.Louis Rams:  53guys          OT Jason Smith, Baylor
  3. Kansas City Chiefs:  Papisan        DE/OLB Brian Orakpo, Texas  
  4. Seattle Seahawks:  Denver_Native         OT, Eugene Monroe, Virginia
  5. Cleveland Browns:  Zappa               WR, Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
  6. Cincinnati Bengals:  DukeTC                    OT, Michael Oher, Ole Miss
  7. Oakland Raiders:  V. Money                          DT/NT, BJ Raji, Boston College
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars:  gunnermc               QB, Matt Stafford, Georgia
  9. Green Bay Packers:  Broncosorbust          OLB, Clay Matthews, USC
  10. San Francisco 49ers:  Elway's Ghost         DE/OLB, Everette Brown, Florida St.
  11. Buffalo Bills:  Rep56                        TE, Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
  12. Denver Broncos:  broncofan91                            OLB, Brian Cushing, USC
  13. Washington Redskins:  Chawkins06                    DE Aaron Maybin, Penn St.
  14. New Orleans Saints:   gnarlybroncodude             DB, Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio St.
  15. Houston Texans:  PredominantlyOrange            WR, Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
  16. San Diego Chargers:  Sadaraine                         ILB, Rey Maualuga, USC
  17. New York Jets:  danelama                                    QB, Mark Sanchez, USC
  18. Denver Broncos (from Chicago):  Combat Chuk            RB, Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  OrangeCrush4082              QB, Josh Freeman, Kansas St.
  20. (Dallas Cowboys) Lions:  BDAWKisaBRONC          OT, Andre Smith, Alabama
  21. Philadelphia Eagles:  ejruiz                        WR, Hakeem Nicks, UNC
  22. Minnesota Vikings:  War Eagle Aubie                 ON THE CLOCK
  23. New England Patriots  bronco-Maine-iac           ON DECK
  24. Atlanta Falcons:  Stovie47
  25. Miami Dolphins:  adamriggs
  26. Baltimore Ravens  mla2131
  27. Indianapolis Colts:  chikndnnr
  28. (Carolina Panthers) Eagles:   bcfunk
  29. New York Giants:  Russ
  30. Tennessee Titans:   Broncoman
  31. Arizona Cardinals:  Calibroncoboy
  32. Pittsburgh Steelers:  PABroncofan
Poll
How did the Eagles do on pick 1.1?
Solid pick, I could see doing that.
118 votes
I didn't like the pick, its not what I would do.
58 votes
It was close, but I would have done something a little different.
32 votes

208 votes | Poll has closed

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Excellent Job EJ

one of the two Wide outs i actually like at the next level!

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"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 5, 2009 3:54 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks!

He’s one of the few I actually like, too. What caught my eye was his high floor / low negatives.

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 5, 2009 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

very tirue there

the only two I am sold on are Nicks and Barden. I was on to barden before the hype but I still think he will pan out a a higher level than some other in the draft. I amjust not into harvin and crabtree is iffy to me

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"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 5, 2009 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

Right Pick For Philly

If they want to keep D-Mac in the fold, which I’m not 100% convinced that they do, they need to some real receivers (DeSean Jackson notwithstanding. I was screaming for the Broncos to pick Jackson last year, and they took Royal instead. Glad I was wrong on that one, but Jackson’s a helluva player.) Even if they don’t want to keep D-Mac in the fold, they’ll need some receivers for Kevin Kolb to throw to. Dead on with this one.

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3.Don’t piss off Mr. B, he signs your checks.

4. Try your best, we’ll support you if you leave 100% out on the field.

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by wtnelson on Apr 5, 2009 4:08 PM MDT reply actions  

True.

I was surprised by Jackson’s tumble last year and think he’d be a great compliment to Nicks on the field. Slip Curtis into the slot to be their Stokely and you’ve got something started…

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 5, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Like this pick

And I’m sure McNabb would LOVE it. ; )

"I’m gonna take the lead of the guys who have the rings...It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you don’t win." -- Brandon Marshall
KO: LWLLWWWWWWWWLWWLLLWWWLLWWLWWLLWLWWWL
JC: LLWWLWWLLLWLLWWLLWLLWWWWLWLLLWWLWWLLL

by broncosmontana on Apr 5, 2009 4:51 PM MDT reply actions  

I'd Hope So!

They owe that guy some better weapons.

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 5, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Exactly

The salient point!

"I’m gonna take the lead of the guys who have the rings...It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you don’t win." -- Brandon Marshall
KO: LWLLWWWWWWWWLWWLLLWWWLLWWLWWLLWLWWWL
JC: LLWWLWWLLLWLLWWLLWLLWWWWLWLLLWWLWWLLL

by broncosmontana on Apr 5, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

Disagree?

I’d love if those that voted against this pick could elaborate on their position.

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 5, 2009 7:25 PM MDT reply actions  

I agree with it

A good compliment to DeSean Jackson,and should work well with Baskett, I may of looked at Beanie Wells here, just because I think that Westbrook has a limited life left and I think that they (Philly) may look at getting a solid RB to help spilt carries. The only reason I would have against it would be that I think Nicks would probably be there at 28.

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by Broncoman on Apr 5, 2009 7:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Well...

The Eagles have Trent Cole locking down one of the DE spots and plenty of options for the other side (Juqua Parker and Victor Abiamiri come to mind). I seriously considered Jackson because of his potential versatility along the line in Philly, but Ayers doesn’t really do it for me. In the end, I opted for the guy with the most managable negatives and/or highest floor.

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 5, 2009 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

are there still any boldin rumors going around or has that stopped??? I definitely think they need another WR. jackson is good, almost as good as Royal :) but he can’t do it by himself.

by trumanj on Apr 5, 2009 8:37 PM MDT reply actions  

I love the way this guy attacks the ball at it's highest point!

He demonstrated this in the game against West Virginia when he had 8 grabs for 217 yards. He went up for the ball like a power forward going up for a rebound. Nice pick!

My roots are in Denver and my branches in Nebraska.

by Blackshirt4Broncos on Apr 5, 2009 8:41 PM MDT reply actions  

It would be a good pick but it defies history

Big Red always goes in the trenches first, always…the Birds’ fans hate it but know it’s true!

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

by Steve O' on Apr 6, 2009 10:37 PM MDT reply actions  

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