With the 2021 NFL Draft firmly in the Eagles’ rearview mirror, I’m going to fire off some takes about how the last few days have transpired for the Birds:
The Eagles did the right thing on Day 1
It’s something I harped on during the entire lead-up to the draft: don’t overthink it. Don’t go full galaxy brain. Don’t try to be the smartest person in the world. Don’t zig for the sake of zigging. Just draft the guy who freaking balls out.
Howie Roseman did just that when he made a small trade to move up and select reigning Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith.