Eagles' Howie Roseman emphasizes importance of stocking up on interior pass rushers in the NFL draft
Predicting exactly what the Philadelphia Eagles will do in the upcoming draft is impossible. However, general manager Howie Roseman dropped some hints here and there during his pre-draft press conference this week that could tell us what positions are on his mind. One position that he put a ton of emphasis on while speaking with reporters […]
Predicting exactly what the Philadelphia Eagles will do in the upcoming draft is impossible. However, general manager Howie Roseman dropped some hints here and there during his pre-draft press conference this week that could tell us what positions are on his mind.
One position that he put a ton of emphasis on while speaking with reporters this week was interior pass rush.
"Obviously interior pass rush is a huge deal in the National Football League," Roseman said. "Getting quick pressure on quarterbacks is a huge deal. And I think you've seen our resources shift that way a little bit here in the last few years because that's the quickest way to really get pressure. You want both. We've been fortunate to have both for a long period of time, but you gotta continue to refresh those positions and continue to build depth along both your lines.
"So I think for us, we feel like having good players in those positions, obviously, we have a bunch returning on our roster that we're excited about. But those are huge spots for us to continue to grow, and the best place to find them is in the draft. Those markets are expensive when you get into free agency."
The Eagles could use a boost to their pass rush, especially after losing Milton Williams in NFL free agency.
Of course, they have Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo in their rotation, though the loss of Williams and his versatility is going to be felt and missed.
Whoever they pick doesn't have to replace Williams overnight, but he will need to be NFL-ready enough to keep Carter fresh throughout the year.
The Eagles have reportedly met with at least four notable defensive tackles for a Top 30 visit ahead of the draft: Walter Nolen (Ole Miss), Tyleik Williams (Ohio State), Shemar Turner (Texas A&M), and T.J. Sanders ( South Carolina).
