Let's look at how Andy Reid has done drafting in the first round for the last 11 seasons.
1999 - 2nd overall, Donovan McNabb, Syracus - Has been a star in the league for years and continues to shine in the NFL. Even with being one of the most inaccurate passers in the league and losing some of his mobility.
2000 - 6th overall, Corey Simon, Florida State - Was a great asset to the Eagles his first few years in the league, but after constant weight problems and other disputes. Simon and the Eagles parted ways and he became a Colt and now he isn't in the league anymore.
2001 - 25th overall, Freddie Mitchell, UCLA - He never really amounted much in the NFL. Unless you ask any Eagles fan or Packers fan about 4th and 26, he really will never be remembered. The Eagles and Mitchell parted ways a few years back and he is no longer in the league.
2002 - 26th overall, Lito Sheppard, Florida - Was a great corner when he was younger made a few probowls. The Eagles and Sheppard parted ways this offseason. He is now a New York Jet.
2003 - 15th overall, Jerome McDougle, Miami(FL) - He showed a lot of promise his rookie year, but before his sophmore year he was mugged and shot. He recovered from that and before his third season he tore a muscle. The Eagles kept showing faith in him though but last year after other players played better in the preseason they let him go. He is now a free agent, after playing in New York Giants organization last season.
2004 - 16th overall, Shawn Andrews, Arkansas - He is a great offensive linemen. He has already been a probowler and should make more appearances in the probowl. He had a rough season last year with the beginning of the season having bad depression and then later suffer from back spasm during the rest of the season. He should make a comeback this year, especially with his brother on Eagles.
2005 - 31st overall, Mike Patterson, USC - He is an anchor of the defensive line for the Eagles. He always provides good push for the defense up front. Never made the probowl though I think he should have for last season. He will be a long time Eagle.
2006 - 14th overall, Brodrick Bunkley, Florida State - The other part of the anchor for the Eagles defensive line. He is always giving a good push especially on run plays. He will probably make a probowl or two sometime in his future and another long time Eagle.
2007 - Traded away pick to Dallas Cowboys. Picked up Kevin Kolb, Houston as 36th overall pick in Second round.
2008 - Traded away pick to Carolina Panthers. Picked up Trever Laws, Notre Dame as 47th overall pick in second round and Deshaun Jackson, Cal as 49th overall pick in second round.
2009 - Yet, to be determined. Some people say it's going to be Knowshon Moreno or Bernie Wells. Some think it might be Pettigrew. I personally hope it's Hicks or Harvin that get's drafted or even Heyward - Bey. They might even trade it away following last two years history but I doubt it.
Well let's see who the do draft tonight at like 7:30 the pick should be made knowing how slow the draft usually goes and it's starting late this year at 4:00 p.m. est.
By:Shane Murray
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