ARLINGTON, Texas — The Eagles will have the opportunity to trade out of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, and they probably should do it. At least, that was the narrow consensus among NFL analysts interviewed Wednesday at AT&T Stadium.
“I’d be stunned if they [make] this pick,” said Rich Eisen, who will host the NFL Network’s draft coverage from AT&T. “That’s a valuable selection,” given that only first-round contracts come with a fifth-year option, so the difference between the final selection of the first round and the initial pick of the second is significant, especially at pricey positions, such as quarterback.