2011 NFL Draft: Is Defensive Tackle Really a Need for the Eagles?

April 13, 2011   ·   jason karl   ·   Jump to comments

The Eagles love to build their defensive line through the draft.
Andy Reid spent his first round picks in 2005 and 2006 on defensive tackles Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley; then in 2007, he spent his first pick (second round) on Trevor Laws.
Though Patterson is a solid run-stuffing player, he never really developed the pass-rushing the skills the Eagles saw in him when he came out of USC.
Patterson actually looked to be a solid penetrating pass rusher his first couple of seasons in the league, but has really regressed to just a strong run defender.
Brodrick Bunkley showed his great potential in his second season with the Eagles, but was stuck in the wrong scheme, where he was not asked to fly up the field.
Bunkley still has potential to improve even though he will be entering his sixth season with the team.
His strengths will finally not be masked, as Jim Washburn's scheme calls for quick, disruptive tackles who can get up the field.
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