With the #21 pick in the TST mock draft, Philadelphia selects...

by VanRam on Apr 23, 2009 9:04 AM CDT in 2009 TST Community Mock Draft Comment 1 comment

Here's hambone38 with the pick.

With the 21st pick in the draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Knowshon Moreno - RB - Georgia.

Since the Jason Peters trade has put to bed the need for an offensive tackle in Philly, a good complement (and part time stand-in) for the oft-injured Brian Westbrook is next on the docket. Moreno fits this bill completely, even though there are some who say the two are too similar. Chris Wells would also be an option here, but I believe Moreno’s versatility and playmaking ability fits in better with Andy Reid’s offense as opposed to Wells who is a more pure downhill runner. In addition to complementing the 30 year old Westbrook, Moreno has the potential to take over the reins and be the featured back himself down the road.

This is a great pick and great value at #21. He's also the first RB taken in our mock draft.

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This pick makes a ton of sense. Assuming Philadelphia keeps the same offensive mindset after Shurmur’s departure, they want another running back that’s similar to Westbrook. A change-of-pace back that can’t catch passes would be a major negative on this team. I don’t have a ton of faith in Moreno as a pure runner — he got shut down time and time again in big SEC games — but he has good hands, and would fit well as a complementary part.

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by taiko on Apr 23, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs