Key Takeaways:
– Philadelphia Eagles’ general manager Howie Roseman is speculated to make an aggressive move in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
– The rumor points to a potential trade with Denver Broncos to move up the draft board and select top cornerback Terrion Arnold.
– ESPN NFL analyst Jordan Reid proposes the Eagles could offer three of their picks to the Broncos for the no.12 pick.
– Inclusion of Arnold into the Eagles’ fold could bolster the club’s secondary squad and offer long term solutions.
Eagles May Trade Up for a Similar Bold Move
In previous years, Eagles’ General Manager, Howie Roseman, has exhibited his bold trade strategies in the NFL draft. Famed trades included securing All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown in 2022 from the Tennessee Titans, and 2023’s acquisition of running back D’Andre Swift from the Detroit Lions. The drafts are once again ripe with speculations that Roseman might be eyeing a significant move during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Roseman Eyes Promise in Terrion Arnold
Speculations hint at Eagles moving up the board in association with the Denver Broncos to secure one of this year’s top-class cornerbacks. ESPN NFL analyst Jordan Reid backs up this rumor with a mock draft projection suggesting the Eagles could target Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold. In Reid’s proposition, the Eagles would move up to pick No. 12, offering picks No. 22, No. 50 (second-round), and No. 161 (fifth-round via Tampa Bay Buccaneers) to Broncos.
Arnold: The Perfect Addition for Eagles’ Secondary
Acquiring Arnold would provide an excellent insurance option for the Eagles should veteran James Bradberry falter, as happened late in the 2023 season. The Eagles’ secondary would benefit greatly from Arnold’s versatility and competitive spirit. Having made 63 tackles in 2023 and intercepted five passes, Arnold is a promising talent.
Believing in Arnold’s potential to develop into a quality NFL starting cornerback doesn’t seem too far-fetched for Roseman, and the move comes without snaking into the 2025 first-round selection. Jordan Reid backs this idea, highlighting that Denver might opt to drop, cumulate more picks, and still manage to grab a quarterback.
Arnold’s Fit with Eagles’ Defensive Strategy
Considering the pressure instilled on perimeter cornerbacks by Eagles’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Arnold’s versatility could be a robust long-term solution for the squad entering the 2024 season. The scouting department at The Bleacher Report lauds Arnold’s defensive prowess, particularly his patience, hand control, and the capacity for quick lateral movement that places him in the receivers’ pocket at record speed and agility.
Eagles’ Available Picks for 2024 NFL Draft
If this deal comes through, the Eagles will still be left with sufficient arsenal at their disposal to continue building the roster during the 2024 NFL Draft. The picks include selections from round 1 to 6, with multiple selections in rounds 2 and 5.
Long recognized for his aggressive draft weekend trades, Howie Roseman’s rumored move to secure Terrion Arnold only adds to his reputation. Arnold’s potential upside to develop into a pivotal NFL starting cornerback could be the breakthrough the Philadelphia Eagles need to bolster their secondary squad and forge ahead into the 2024 season with renewed vigor.