Howie Roseman, the executive of the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed that the team had initially planned to draft an offensive lineman earlier in the process due to the depth of talent in that area this draft season. However, the draft did not proceed as expected, leading to adjustments in their strategy. Roseman also highlighted the team's focus on drafting and developing defensive backs rather than addressing these positions through free agency. Additionally, the Eagles emphasized end-of-season futures signings, such as Julian Okwara and Darian Kinnard, over undrafted free agents this year, attributing this shift to the perceived lower quality of available draft talent. Roseman mentioned a notable third-round pick from last year that the team remains excited about.
Howie Roseman always talks about how the front office is constantly looking for talent. When they didn't draft an OT this weekend, they decided to go the pro route. Solid move. https://t.co/RWalfMe1pL
Howie Roseman expected the Eagles to draft an offensive lineman earlier but the draft didn’t fall that way. https://t.co/fU52qCmk4p
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Howie Roseman admitted he thought the #Eagles would have drafted an offensive lineman earlier in a deep draft at a foundational position for the organization. The board fell a different way, however.
Howie Roseman thought the Eagles would add an offensive lineman earlier than they did. Just how the board fell. How does right guard look? Roseman: "I think we have a long time until we play the first game. We drafted a guy in the third round last year that we're excited about.…
Howie Roseman indicates that the Eagles put more emphasis on their end of season futures signings (ex: Julian Okwara, Darian Kinnard) and less on UDFA this year due to the (lacking) quality of this year’s draft talent.
"It wasn't a position we were going to address in free agency, we wanted to draft and develop some guys" - Howie Roseman on drafting two defensive backs early in the draft