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With Fletcher Cox, Eagles GM Howie Roseman struck gold in 2012 draft

Third in a series.

Fletcher Cox is an organizational success story, and his drafting a blueprint for how an NFL team can land a Pro Bowl player in the first round.

The Eagles hit on the defensive tackle because they effectively merged the evaluations of their personnel and coaching staffs, because they had a plan in place in case Cox was within striking distance, and because, quite simply, Howie Roseman made the correct call.

Andy Reid still retained authority over football operations, but for the third straight year the young general manager was given more control over the draft.