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This episode is brought to you by Fandol. Now through September 22nd, all Fandol customers can bet $5 and get a three week free trial of NFL Sunday ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit fandol.com/lockdown to get started. I'm Louis de Biosi. What's going on? Host the Lockdown Eagles podcast. I'll be your host for today's preview. Joining me are my colleagues from the Lockdown Podcast Network. We've got Landon McCool of Lockdown Cowboys, Patricia Trina of Lockdown Giants, and of course, David Harrison of the Lockdown Commanders podcast. Today, we're going to look at contenders. What makes the season a success for each team? What could derail each team's season? Win totals and VP candidates will actually give out flowers to each other. That's all right. We'll be a little nice, believe it or not, before we enter a season long battle for the NFC East. I didn't start off nice land, and I do apologize for saying the Cowboys won't win the division in 2024. Let's start right there. Let's start with the end of the season. Who does win the East? Landon, the Cowboys are the reigning champs in this division, so I'll start with you. Does Dallas repeat? That has not happened in this division for what, 20 years? Well, I was just going to say because the Dallas Cowboys are the reigning champions of the NFC East, I'm going to say that the Philadelphia Eagles, I think, are going to be the NFC East this year. And I'm going to continue to do that because I'm going to be fair, just like I was last year, when I picked the Cowboys to win the NFC East, because no one has repeated. And I think until that does happen, it's going to be tough for me to pick somebody to repeat as the top of the title. I also think there's just a lot of change that's going on with Dallas that may have an early effect on them, especially in the tough schedule they have early in the season. And Philly, obviously, going through some changes as well, I think, but I think it's going to be a little bit less severe. They might be able to write the ship a little bit earlier. Now, we'll see how things turn out after that in the playoffs, but not that the Cowboys have a great history there either. But I do think that it's likely that the Eagles will probably have a hold of this division, especially late in the season. And we'll see how it all turns out. Yeah, Landon, I do agree. I think the Eagles last year were on pace to win the East for the majority of the season, where 10 and one at one point Jalen Hurts was the MVP betting favorite for a little bit of a stretch there. And then, of course, one of the biggest collapses I've ever seen from a contender happened, where they lost five of their last six, got blown out in the playoffs. But I love the moves they made this offseason, especially with the coordinator spots, bringing in Kellen Moore to run this offense. I think he's going to make the necessary changes, especially with pre-snap motion. That's going to be so important for Philly this year. Vic Vangio is running the defense. It's a younger, faster unit. If Jalen Hurts and Ixiriani can stay on the same page, which that was a big question mark last year, I do think this is one of the most talented rosters in football with an elite quarterback. So I'll agree, I hate to be a homer, but I do think even removing my bias, the Eagles are best set up in this division to win the East. Let's start with Patricia Trana when it comes to the bottom half of this division. Patricia, what say you are the Giants going to shock the world and win the East? Are you going to side with one of us? - Wash my mouth out with soap, but I can't say the Giants are going to win the East. I got to give it to the Eagles. I mean, that roster loaded, you mentioned that the change is a coordinator. Look, until proven otherwise, the Giants right now, they got a lot of question marks, they've got an answer. They've got some concerns at various positions that have me worried. And I'm normally a glass half full type of person. I think down in Dallas, I'd like to see how some of the contract issues, I think those might be some early season distractions and whatnot. Dallas, I got to think that Mike McCarthy is probably on the hot seat down there. I mean, not to say that Nick Siriani isn't on the hot seat, but the Eagles made some moves that I think reinforce the roster. And as far as Washington's concern, an up and coming team, but they're just now getting started, new coaching staff, let them get settled. And then we'll see where they go from here. But I got to go with the Eagles for winning the division. - You guys are making me a little nervous with three Eagles picks. - Well, you should be nervous, be nervous. - You guys trying to jinx it? Maybe this is calculated. David, are you going to pick the Eagles too and make it four for four? - Yeah, because they solved the biggest problem that they had last year, which ironically enough still exists on the team because the biggest problem they had last year was Nick Siriani. And even though he's still there, they brought in coordinators that don't need Nick Siriani. And that's basically the key because last year his coordinators needed him to pull them out of the mud. And, you know, he handed them like a little flowery branch and said, here, grab hold, I'll pull you out and just didn't work. And then he stood there and said, I don't know what to do. And he's going to run around the stadium high five fans because that's what head coaches do now. So Kellen Moore doesn't need Nick Siriani to hold his hand. Nick Fangio certainly doesn't need Nick Sirian. In fact, I don't know if Nick Fangio might actually need to give Nick Siriani a permission to enter the facility. And so because of that, this team is going to be a lot better off. They just have too much talents to, I think, to fall apart the way that they did last year. And I think that all the experience in the coaches, I've been a little more so relatively young that he's had enough experience doing what he does to go ahead and run that ship for Nick Siriani so that he can stand there after all those wins and claim victory. - David, taking a look here at the Fandil win totals for your commanders. It's right now set at six and a half. So Fandil also doesn't think they're going to win the East. Do you take the over there, though? Like, do you think they will be competitive with the Eagles, with Dallas in this division? - You know, if I have to, I mean, obviously I have to choose, right? 'Cause that's what we're doing here. I'm going to go seven because my prediction for them right is right at six or seven wins. I think six or seven wins is exactly what you should expect. So kudos to Fandil for Nail on that one. If you win, honestly, I look at the six-game mark and I say you have to win at least six games. Like to say that, you know, this project is on the right path, you got to win at least six games. There's two more games they won last year, which isn't that big of an ask in reality. Anything more than that? So seven, eight, nine, 10, all that stuff. That's all gravy, just means you're ahead of schedule. And in that case, then maybe you can see this front off is get a little bit more aggressive earlier than we expect. 'Cause right now most of us are expecting essentially the same, a lot of one year contracts next off season and all that stuff, maybe a couple of three year deals that aren't going to break the bank and all that stuff, but then maybe 20, 26 off season. That's where you see them really go hard because they're on the cusp of being one of those double digit win teams. But you know, this team can rip off seven, eight. I mean, can we dare say nine wins in September? Like fine, we'll go for it. Then they're just that further ahead of schedule and maybe they actually go pull the trigger on a big deal or trade for AJ Brown when you request to get out of Philly or something like that. - Yeah, we'll see about that. But I do think the commander is, I'll take the over there as well at six and a half. Patricia, the Giants are also set at six and a half. Are you feeling positive about that or are you taking the under? - I'm going to take the over. I was on another podcast earlier today and I had the Giants at eight and nine. Now that being said, they've got to get off to a fast start. They did not do so last year. They have two games on the schedule that they should be able to win. No apologies, David. One of them is the commanders. They should be able to win those games, sorry. But that being said, the Giants between weeks three and eight, that's a really, really tough part of their schedule. And that's the part I think that has a lot of people worry. But I think if Daniel Jones and that offense come together the way that they're hoping it will, I mean, the defense, I think it's going to keep them in more games this year. But obviously some question marks, but I'm going to say best case scenario, eight wins, but I'm going to kind of shoot for seven wins, I think. So that would be, put me at the over. - All right, we're thinking positive so far for these over unders. Landon, I don't know if you're surprised at this, but Fandall has the Cowboys at nine and a half. Do you feel like that's too low? - Yeah, I mean, I don't think that it's too too low. 'Cause I do think that, like I said, the Cowboys are starting to rookie starters in on the offensive line, I think early against a tough AFC North teams, and a lot of pass rush is going to be going against a guys that we feel good about, but it's still, it's a tall ask. So I wouldn't be shocked if the Cowboys season went something like they eat out of the September with the two and two sked record, they maybe even have a losing record by the end of October, but that they win a bunch of games in the later part of the season and make it in as a wild card, or challenging for the NFC East title and maybe not quite getting there. So I do expect them to have a good season. This is gonna be a good team by the end of the year. That's what I feel confident about. What I don't feel confident about is that they are gonna get all the way to 10 wins, especially if they have a stumble or something, someone gets injured or that sort of thing. - The Eagles are at 10 and a half here, so they are favored to win the NFC East. I like the over, although I get a little nervous sometimes, taking the over when it is a double-digit win total, but you look at the schedule. I think it's a lot easier than it was last year. There's no gauntlet in the middle where they're playing Miami, then Dallas, then Kansas City, then Buffalo, and there's like a two-month stretch where they're playing contender after contender. You add that on top of the collapse. They still got to 11 wins last year. So I do wanna take the over. I'm not saying this is a 14 win team. I think there's gonna be some growing pains. They're a lot younger than they were last season. There are two new coordinators, but I do like the over as well. So we're all feeling pretty positive about our teams. I think all four of us took the over, correct? - I think so. - Looks like. - Yeah, he still. - Yeah, absolutely. Well, we're just getting started right here on the Lockdown NFL, NFC East preview coming up next. What's the one thing that could derail the success of each team's season? It's the 2024 Lockdown NFL season preview of the NFC East. (upbeat music) You guys have heard us talk a lot about FanDuel. America's number one sports book. 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We also have the NFL covered nationally with lockdown NFL, lockdown NFL scouting, peacock in Williamson, lockdown fantasy football and lockdown dynasty football and get 24/7 coverage of the NFL with our brand new lockdown NFL stream free on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV. All right, so we were very positive in segment one. We took the overs. Everybody took the Eagles to win the NFC East which was pretty surprising to me. Let's get a little negative now though guys. What could derail your team's season? I'll start at the bottom here with David and the commanders. - Thanks, so the lowing fruit is obviously an injury to Jayden Daniels, right? 'Cause behind Jayden is Marcus Mariota who you look at like a vet. And usually you're like, okay, well at least he's a vet but I'm not even sure he's the second best quarterback on this roster right now. Unless we're going back to the SEC, Jeff Druskell isn't gonna move a whole lot of ships and he might be the second best quarterback on the roster. So that kind of tells you what's behind Jayden. But I wanna go somewhere else actually because what I think is actually going to be the Achilles heel for the Washington commanders team all season long. And if they come in below that six and a half win mark or below six wins, the total that that's the floor I've kind of set for them. It's going to be because of secondary because their perimeter cornerbacks are Benjamin St. Juice, Emmanuel Forbes and Michael Davis. St. Juice and Forbes are the same two guys that were there that Louis, you have very fond memories of. Actually, all of you have very fond memories of watching your team's boat race receivers right past them, often mostly Emmanuel Forbes but Benjamin St. Juice certainly was kind of in that boat. They've got a new safety in Jeremy Chin but he's a box guy. And honestly, Joe with a junior and Dan Quinn are not known. Brandon, you can tell us that but they're not really known for keeping a shell on opposing offenses. They kind of like to be aggressive and that's going to lead cornerbacks isolated a lot in Juan Martin as the free safety, the single high guy. He's got a lot of range to him but there's not a lot of free safeties that can run like 25 yards left and right to each sideline play after play, after play, after play and do it consistently and successfully. And with two cornerbacks that are just kind of giving up that outside third on each side of the field on a regular consistent basis, you know, doesn't look too good. And quite honestly, Michael Davis expected to be the starting cornerback opposite of Benjamin St. Juice but he's been getting a lot of second team reps and he hasn't looked all that great against second team players undrafted free agent, wide receiver Bryce and Tremaine is in his second year out of Stanford, had zero active games last year so he's still considered a first year player and he's burning Mike Davis on a fairly regular basis in training camp. And you know, I like Bryce and I think he's a very talented young kid but when you're talking about going up against a potential starting NFL corner back to the second year undrafted guy should not be beating him deep down field on the special one that guy is six foot four. So, you know, it's just, there's just a lot of concern there with those perimeter corners and you know, the more aggressive Joe with junior tries to be upfront. Yeah, you're going to get home sometimes and you know, maybe that creates a third and eight, third and 12 or what have you but when your secondary is going to give up 16 yards on that third down play, it doesn't really matter how many sacks you had before it. So, I think that's really where the biggest concern is and if this team does kind of fall apart, that's where it's going to happen 'cause then the question is going to flip over to Cliff Kingsbury and you know what I mean? You've got two running backs in there, Brian Robinson and Austin Echler, you're going to continue to ride them while your defense is giving up chunk plays and be disciplined or are you going to now throw it all on your rookie quarterback and I don't know, throw the ball 52 straight times like we saw last year. So, and that's not Cliff but you know, it's a rinse and repeat potentially. So, we'll see how the secondary does but I think outside of Jaylen or Jayden Daniels getting injured that would probably be the Achilles heel for the commanders this year. Patricia, when you look at the Giants, they and Brian Dable's first year made the playoffs, even got a playoff win, then last year did not go so well for many reasons. If the trend continues from 2023 versus 2022, why would that be? - It's going to be because of the quarterback, Daniel Jones entering year number six and we are still asking the same questions about what we have in Daniel Jones. Now, last year, to be fair to him, he had the injuries, everything that could have gone wrong did but when he was out there, he just didn't play well. You know, and the problem with him year after year after year is his decision making. You know, even this summer, he has not looked sharp, you know, he's overthrown guys, he's underthrown guys and you know, people will say, oh, it's just rust. He hasn't played, you know, for however many months, nine months or whatever. Well, there are other quarterbacks who haven't played for months either and I know, you know, Daniel's coming off the ACL injury but if you're holding on to the ball, it's split second too long and then releasing it, guess what, your timing is going to be off with your receivers and we have seen that very many times. So this year, what the Giants have done, they obviously they added Malik neighbors, they've got a better offensive line. I know Hallelujah, right? And Brian Dable is going to call the plays. So they have done just about everything possible to make this environment around Daniel Jones to set him up for success. Will he find that success? I don't know based on what we saw in the summer and training camp, up and down. So let's hope that, you know, he gets into a groove and works on some of this timing and starts to trust what he sees but that would be probably my biggest concern and just real quick, I wanna mention this really quick on the other side, the defense is secondary, the Giants cornerbacks, they better pick up somebody between now and the time, you know, the regular season starts because that cornerback group has not looked good at all and I'm concerned about that. - Well, Patricia, the Eagles have a lot of cornerbacks. They just made one in season or one in division trade today. So maybe they'll make that work. I'm not sure. Super Philadelphia, what could derail their season? It's less quantifiable on the field than what you guys are talking about. It's more if they get flashbacks of the 2023 collapse if they, the first time they face any sort of adversity this year, just completely shut down like they did last year. And if I'm really curious about the relationship of Jalen Hertz and Nick Siriani because we've seen multiple stories now come out in season last year, a few weeks ago from ESPN, a story came out about the tense relationship these two had. Now, as David alluded to earlier in the show, like Siriani's responsibilities have kind of a nerfed this year for sure. So it takes away some of that hands-on relationship between Jalen and Nick, but they are the culture setters. They're your two pillars of this franchise. And if things are going bad and there's a losing streak and they don't see eye to eye, we saw the snowball effect at the end of last year and we've seen teams in the past when they go through like a traumatic collapse, even if it's in a Super Bowl loss or something like Philly dealt with last year, it can affect them for sometimes years to come. So I really do wonder now without Jason Kelsey, Fletcher Cox, like it's new leaders, it's young leaders, if they'll answer the bell. 'Cause normally this core, you look at these guys from their college days early in NFL, they've been great at overcoming adversity, but last year it was the complete opposites. I'm very curious if there's a tough stretch this year if they can pull through. Landon, for the Cowboys, you guys won the division last year. If it gets tough for them this year and they can't repeat as that's kind of in the fate of every team in this division for two decades, why would Dallas take a step back in 2024? - Yeah, I mean, I think we talked a little bit about the idea that the youth may not be quite mature early in the season, which could cause some early season losses. So I think the other thing I wanted to mention and talk about was the transition to a Zimmer defense. I think Mike Zimmer has done great things since he's been here. And I think the transition has been a way smoother process than I anticipated, but there is my concern that they're going from a Dan Quinn defense, which is designed to be kind of stripped down, have very simple keys to make everyone play fast, right? And that's a great way to run a defense. That's, it worked great for Dallas while he was here, but obviously the Cowboys decided to go a different direction. And the complicated defense can work as well. It's just trying to transition from simple, complicated can be complicated. So there's definitely going to be a learning curve in a period in which the Cowboys are still trying to figure it out. I, they still have all the same talent that they had on defense last year. And I think that that's gonna be unlocked even better once it's all kind of kind of installed and instilled, I think is the really the thing that you have to worry is when they are playing in second nature level, instead of trying to think about what they're doing, I think it's going to look great. But the question is how long is it going to take for Dallas to kind of get there? And especially while the offense may be kind of facing its own learning curves along the offensive line. - Before we pause again, I do want to spin it back to the positive zone. If there is an MVP that comes out of this division, who is it? I want to start with Patricia. - Out of the division? - Yeah. - Oh, that's a good one. I got to look at Dallas. I mean, Micah Parsons, he's a game record. I'd like to say Dexter Lawrence, who I still think is one of the top two defensive linemen in the league now that Aaron Donald has retired. But again, the Giants kind of have to win games in order for him to get the MVP consideration. So, you know, I'm gonna go with Parsons 'cause you know, until further notice, this guy has just been a one man wrecking crew for the Dallas defense. And you know, I just think that's the way you go there. And Dexter will get some consideration, I'm sure. I'm sure Jalen Hertz will get some consideration, but I'll go with Parsons defense every time. - Wanna do you agree with that? - I mean, I'm picking Dak. I mean, I think Dak was almost league MVP last year. And maybe should have been league MVP last year. And so, yeah, I mean, you can get me to pick the Eagles to win the division because of, you know, superstition if you want, but I'm still picking Dak Prescott to be the, what is it, the MVP of the division? 'Cause I mean, again, I think you also look at, if we're just looking as a division MVP, look at the success he's had in their division. I think that's the other key thing to kind of put him on the top of the list there for me. - Yeah, I'd agree. I think it's probably one of the quarterbacks. It's to me, I guess it's Jalen Hertz or Dak Prescott. But I do think Jalen Daniel, like maybe there's an RG3 rookie season in him and he's got some weapons. Like David, do you think it's that far off where he could have that kind of rookie year as the second- - That was a suspicious eyebrow, I saw David give what he said. - I always love the suspect game very similar. - I mean, you know, look, I like Jayden a lot. I think Jayden's got a lot of potential and a lot of ability already. Like, you know, he's already one of the best quarterbacks I've seen go through like a training camp for, you know, what that's worth. It's a big grain of salt to carry with it, but that's where we are right now. That being said, man, I mean, I think that, you know, if there's a world where Jayden Daniels is like the MVP of the NSC East, then there's a lot of injuries that have happened. Like, you know what I'm saying? Like, just because if these guys stay healthy, that's just how it's going to be. When you look at the Dallas Cowboys, like without Dak Prescott, even with CD Lam, like they're drafting in the top 12. When you look at the New York Giants without Dexter Lawrence, you know, they're still going to be fast on the edge, but like, what are they going to do to stop runs at the middle and Jayden Daniel's just going to drop back and run, you know, between the Garden Center, like pretty much the entire day. I think when you look at Philadelphia Eagles, like without Jalen Hurts with the weapons that they have, I mean, with, you know, Kellen Moore, maybe I'm a little bit overconfident Kellen too, but like, I think that they're still going to be competitive. Like they definitely take a step down, but you know, I think they're going to be competitive. So I mean, I think you have to go either Dexter or Dak, you know, just because of what they mean to their teams. Like, as far as like the NFL landscape is concerned, I think Jalen is the favorite to become the MVP, but it's going to be another one of those seasons where, you know, everybody that's like anti quarterback, you know, awards, like you have the best quarterback award and they have the MVP award, like they're all going to say, like, well, if, you know, Jayden Daniels had AJ Brown, Devanti Smith and John Dotson, I guess, then you may be the MVP. And certainly there's a case for that, I guess, you know, but at the end of the day, it's a quarterback award. And I just, you know, I look at the quarterback that is equal parts, most talented and most set up for success. And this has got to be Jalen. - Well, we're about to enter a grueling 18 week season where we all want our teams that we cover to come out on top. Before that battle begins, we're going to actually be nice to each other. Let's give the other teams in this division some flowers. It's the 2024 lockdown NFL season preview of the NFC East. (upbeat music) Today's episode is brought to you by eBay Motors, Passion Drive and Patience, the formula for winning championships. It's also what keeps your ride or die alive. eBay Motors has everything you need to maintain your vehicle and level it up to peak performance. Superchargers, roof racks, exhaust kits, LED headlights and more. 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And Landon, I feel like there's been some beef between the Eagles and Cowboys and even on the podcast, the preview last year between, you know, Gino and you. So I'm gonna make you first be positive, even if it's not for the Eagles, give somebody in this division some flowers that doesn't wear the stars. - Let's see. I mean, can I give one to each? - You're quite sure, yeah. - Yeah, no, I'm struggling to pick 'cause I think you guys are all fine establishments. I think, you know, for me, I like the aggressiveness that the front office that the Eagles use, you know, obviously the Cowboys are not that. And to be fair, clearly, I think if there's ever proof that two very, very different methodologies of player acquisition can work in the NFL, I think it's how close the Eagles and the Cowboys are all these years, even though they are very different in how they acquire players. So I do like how he's aggressiveness in a lot of situations. I'll say that on the Washington side, I mean, I think they have done a great job of trying to turn that team around from, you know, just a kind of perpetual, I'm sorry, dumpster fire after years and years and years. And they found a way to kind of get rid of the rod at the top. And now there are a couple of years into a plan of kind of turning this thing around. And we're gonna see how it goes, but, you know, I think taking a swing and getting into the middle of their plan, I've liked a lot of the things that they've done so far. So I'm excited about seeing how that all unfolds. Up until the point where they get good enough to, you know, feel like a threat to the Cowboys. So for the Giants, you know, I think, listen, I'm a Brian Dable fan. So I think him taking back plate calling is gonna be a huge thing for them. So I'm looking forward to see how that plays out. And I do think that, you know, I'm not a Daniel Jones fan. I think I've been pretty clear about that. I don't know that he's a, you know, an NFL quarterback in the traditional sense, but I do think that Brian Dable could call a game plan that makes him a viable weapon in the NFL. I think he's shown that, you know, he, look, is he the same kind of quarterback that he's had, like in Josh Allen, you know, early in his career? No, absolutely not. But Josh Allen wasn't Josh Allen early in his career when Dable was calling place for him. So I think that there is a way that Dable can, you know, maybe turn this into a positive situation. At least they get something out of him. And then likely, you know, to try to woo away, Dak Prescott next year when he becomes a free agent who the Cowboys don't sign. - Don't want him. Sorry. - Landen handed out flowers to everybody in the division. I'll actually piggyback off what he was talking about with Brian Dable and the Giants. I do think like Daniel Jones is who he is. I think when a quarterback's, he hasn't really, he's elevated a little bit. Like, and then he takes a big step back. Year six, you kind of are who you are. There's not many like Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen. Normally it's year two that you break out. Those two broke out in year three. And you know, of course progress isn't linear. I mean, there's everybody's case is unique, but normally a quarterback in year six is who he is. But I will say, I think Dable with how good of an offensive mind he is. And then you add in Malik neighbors. - I think it's an absolute stunt. And I think Patricia, you can probably attest to that. I think those two together can elevate Daniel Jones to a certain floor where I'm not saying they're gonna win the division. I'm not saying they're even gonna be who they were two years ago. But I think there'll be a lot more respectable than maybe some people think. Like, I don't think this is the worst or second worst team in football. And I think that coach and receiver have a lot to do with it. Patricia, well, let's say you. Let's give somebody some flowers around the East. - I think I'm gonna give some flowers to Washington. For years, the Giants have beaten up on them. I tell Giants fans when they complain like it could be worse. We could have the situation that commanders have. So kudos to them for cleaning out the mess that they have. I think they have a good foundation in place. I like some of the moves that they've made. There's still probably a couple of years away from really pushing, but who knows? Sometimes when you have a new coaching staff in there, new players, you can catch people by surprise. Look at what the Giants did in Naples first year. New coaching staff came in, basically the same players. And they caught everybody by surprise with a playoff team. So I think Washington is a team on the rise. And I like what they have done. And I think they're not gonna be a pushover like they have been in the past. - All right, David, what say you? - I like the Eagles. I mean, I like the way that Howard Rosman goes after. I like the idea of win or lose, like the hangers not gonna have any bombs left in it. At the end of the day, we're gonna go scorched earth. - Absolutely. - You know what I mean? Yeah, even if you beat us, it's not gonna be because we didn't give it our best shot. And then honestly, the Philadelphia Eagles are kind of like my New Orleans north. So when I was when I was unlocked on bucks, I used to always just whine incessantly at Ross Jackson who blocked on Saints because every player that I wanted to land in Tampa, whether it was a free agent, whether it was a draft pick, I mean, like Derek Carr, like even though it wasn't like the Derek Carr that is now Derek Carr, like it was a previous version of Derek Carr, I wanted him in Tampa. Now, obviously Tom Brady is a fine replacement other than Derek Carr, but you know, like it's just kind of an example. And then you look at what's happened just in the last couple of seasons. You know, the Eagles get every player that I study in the draft that I'm like, man, I would love to see this guy in my neck of the woods. I wore even the fans that I talked to regularly, like Johan Dodson, like look, you know, I kind of scoffed at it earlier, but like Johan Dodson, he's a really good dude. I think he's got a lot of talent in him. There's some areas of his game that need to be worked on, sure. But, you know, a lot of fans have a lot of high hopes for him coming into this season. And, you know, even though commander stands are very upset to see him going into the division, I think most commanders fans still wish well for him. But then you look at the draft, like Johnny Wilson, a lot of guys, a lot of commanders fans wanted Johnny Wilson, Jeremiah Trotter was the guy that commanders fans really wanted Cooper Dajin. I mean, the first Howie Roseman trade with Washington commanders to get Cooper Dajin, you know, like every commanders fan, and honestly, pretty much every reporter in the draft room was like, oh, this gotta be Cooper Dajin. And then the picket trade is like, oh, it is Cooper Dajin, just, you know, up the highway a little bit. And then even Quignon Mitchell, like there was really no chance, like Washington wasn't gonna get a cornerback in the first round granted. But Quignon Mitchell was kind of like that guy that everybody would like fell in love with for this team if that were to be a possibility. So, you know, very quickly outside of Devin White, you know, the Eagles are quickly grabbing everybody up north that I want for other Washington commanders. And, you know, good luck with that, because every officer coordinator is gonna put a tie down or running back on Devin, see if he can guard a wheel route. Which he can't. - All of the Eagles are the David Harrison, my guys of the NFL for their roster. Love to hear that, love to hear that. Well, that's gonna do it for today's edition of the Lockdown NFL season preview. Thanks so much for listening. This version was on the NFC East. If you want to hear how the other divisions will play out this year, make sure to subscribe to the Lockdown NFL podcast. Wherever you get your podcast, part of the Lockdown podcast network, your team every day for David Harrison, Patricia Trainell, Landon McCool. I'm Ludy Biosi signing off. Have a great day, everybody. - A Prime members, you can listen to this Lockdown podcast ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. (upbeat music)
