Winning coin flip lands Birds the 14th pick
The Eagles racked up their first victory of the offseason Friday, winning the coin flip elevating them to the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Indianapolis Colts lost, leaving them with the 15th selection in the April 27-29th lottery outside the Philadelphia Art Museum. The coin flip took place at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
The Eagles are also considering a trade for a wide receiver in Brandin Cooks, per reports.
What’s puzzling is Cooks reportedly wants out of New Orleans, where quarterback Drew Brees, third on the all-time NFL passing yardage list, made him a 1,000-yard receiver in back-to-back seasons.
The Eagles and the Titans reportedly are near the top of the list. The asking price is a first-round pick.
Cooks has one year left on his rookie deal, which basically means the team that secures him would sign him to a contract extension.
Cooks (5-foot-9½, 189 pounds) isn’t big but he’s fast, having clocked a 4.33 in the 40-yard dash at the 2014 combine.
Cooks is better statistically than what the Eagles have, but pairing him with 6-foot-5 quarterback Carson Wentz, who throws high, doesn’t necessarily seem like a winning formula. Then again, the last time the Eagles thought they’d landed a big, rangy, difference-making receiver in Dorial Green-Beckham, they were so underwhelmed they’re reportedly seeking another high draft pick. Cooks was the 20th overall selection in 2014. The complete list of Eagles picks in April’s draft: First round: 14 overall. Second round: 43 overall. Third round: 74 overall. Fourth round: 119 overall. Fourth round: 139 overall. Fifth round: 155 overall. Sixth round: 194 overall. Seventh round: 230 overall.