NFC East rookie grades Eagles class lifted by post-draft finds

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NFC East rookie grades: Eagles' cla s lifted by post-draft finds Published: Feb 12, 2018 at 03:34 AM Digital Content Editor With the 2017 NFL campaign in the rearview, draft season's about to kick into high gear. But before we completely shift over to the Cla s of 2018, let's review the returns from this past season's crop of rookies. Division-by-division, we're providing grades on each team's 2017 draft cla s, as well as identifying areas that must be upgraded this offseason. Jeremy Bergman examines the NFC East below. Dallas Cowboys Round 1: (No. 28 overall) , DE, 16 games/0 starts.Round 2: (60) , CB, 10 games/6 starts.Round 3: (92) , CB, 15 games/7 starts.Round 4: (133) , WR, 16 games/0 starts.Round 6: (191) , S, 16 games/4 starts; (216) , CB, 0 games/0 starts.Round 7: (228) , DT, 0 games/0 starts; (239) , WR, 13 games/1 start; (246) , DT, 0 games/0 starts.Notable rookie FA signings: , QB, 2 games/0 starts. Dallas addre sed all of its obvious needs through the draft but didn't quite see the results in Year 1. Jerry Jones wanted and attempted to draft one in Charlton. But the rookie was overshadowed by 's 14.5 sacks and outplayed by at times. In drafting Awuzie, Lewis and Woods, the patched holes left wide open in the secondary, ones exposed in . The trio is the future of the ' secondary -- especially Lewis, whose 746 snaps were second-most among Dallas corners -- but a better a se sment can be made next season. Dallas' woeful receiving room didn't get much of a boost from Switzer or Brown. Rush was a surprising find, and a preseason MVP, in the draft's aftermath. GRADE: B Combine/free agency Evan Rodrigues Jersey focus:Without for , the were still one game away from the postseason. Wholesale changes aren't imminent, but there is some important tinkering to be done. Dallas must decide to move on from , the aging and expensive wide receiver. Dez hasn't cracked 1,000 yards in any of the past three campaigns and is owed $16.5 million in 2018. Dallas can find cheaper, equally capable wideouts on the open market. Securing offensive-line depth, especially at the tackle positions, should be a focus, as the pathetic fill-in play of and made evident. New York Giants Round 1: (No. 23 overall) . TE, 15 games/11 starts.Round 2: (55) , DT, 16 games/16 starts.Round 3: (87) , QB, 0 games/0 starts.Round 4: (140) , RB, 13 games/1 start.Round 5: (167) , DE, 11 games/2 starts.Round 6: (200) , OT, 1 game/1 start.Notable rookie FA signings: , LB, 14 games/5 starts; , WR, 7 games/1 start; , OT, 11 games/5 starts. Engram was drafted to be the versatile fourth wheel of an imposing aerial a sault, already boasting , and . But when all three went down with injuries, Engram's role changed, and the rookie tight end met the challenge (save for some blocking struggles). Overlooked because of the Ben McAdoo circus, Engram had a stellar first season, leading all rookie TEs in catches and TDs, and his selection alone makes New York's 2017 draft a succe sful one. Tomlinson started all 16 games and was the "cherry on top" of Big Blue's already fearsome defensive line. Thanks to a strong close, Gallman could be New York's starting running back in 2018. The specter of Webb on Dominik Hasek Kids Jersey the bench was enough to convince many fans that moving on from midseason was a worthy path, but the QB has proven so far to be GRADE: B+ Combine/free agency focus:Where do you start? Under new management with Pat Shurmur at the helm, Big Blue must undergo an offensive renovation at every position besides WR1 and tight end. The need a plan at QB going into free agency. Do they go after or and let go, or do they discover the QB of the future in the draft and keep Eli on as mentor extraordinaire? When is available at No. 2, does New York fix its RB problem and snatch the next Zeke Elliott? Will Dave Gettleman right the wrongs of the previous regime and sign some "hog mollies" on the offensive line to pave holes for whoever's at RB and maintain a pocket for whoever's at QB? New York's offseason is arguably the league's most fascinating. Philadelphia Eagles Round 1: (No. 14 overall) , DE, 15 games/0 starts.Round 2: (43) , CB, 1 game/0 starts.Round 3: (99) , CB, 14 games/5 starts.Round 4: (118) , WR, 16 games/0 starts; (132) Donnel Pumphrey, RB, 0 games/0 starts.Round 5: (166) , WR, 5 games/0 starts; (184) Nathan Gerry, S, 10 games/1 start.Round 6: (214) , DT, 6 games/0 starts.Notable rookie FA signings: , RB, 16 games/0 starts; (153) , K, 15 games/0 starts (drafted by Cincinnati). The eventual succe s of this draft cla s depends on the health of . Philly selected the safety knowing full well he might not play in 2017 after rupturing his Achilles during the pre-draft proce s. While Jones did make his pro debut in Philly's regular-season finale, he tallied just 29 snaps and two tackles and did not play in LII. We can make solid evaluations about the rest of the ' cla s, though. Barnett was an absolute force, contributing five sacks on Philly's already-dominant defensive line and recording in the NFC title game. He's a future DPOY candidate. Clement and Elliott were both sneaky finds in the offseason, with the back providing a needed change of pace from and . The jury is still out on Douglas, the injured Pumphrey and Jones, obviously. GRADE: B Combine/free agency focus:What do you improve on the roster that has everything? More running back help, perhaps? Three tailbacks (Blount, , Kenjon Barner) are slated to be free agents. Quarterback insurance? With returning from injury, the could opt to trade at the height of his value, leaving only behind Wentz on the roster. Oooh, I know. Find ' replacement! With two years left on his deal, the veteran left tackle is entering his 15th year of service and coming off of a season-ending ACL injury. Is really the answer at Wentz's blind side? Washington Redskins Round 1: (No. 17 overall) , DE, 5 games/5 starts.Round 2: (49) , LB, 14 games/0 starts.Round 3: (81) , CB, 16 games/0 starts.Round 4: (114) , RB, 16 games/8 starts; (123) , S, 8 games/6 starts.Round 5: (154) , TE, 11 games/5 starts.Round 6: (199) , C, 13 games/7 starts; (209) , WR, 1 game/0 starts.Round 7: (230) , S, 10 games/0 starts; (235) , DB, 12 games/0 starts.Notable rookie FA signings: , OG, 7 games/2 starts. As with the entire roster, it's hard to tell how Washington's draft cla s performed due to all of the injuries. Allen, the ' most promising rookie, played the first third of the season Rick Martin Jersey at a high clip but was placed on IR in October. Anderson was hampered by injuries and barely registered on the stat sheet behind and . Similar deal with Moreau. When all is said and done, the ' fourth-rounders might have the most positive impact on the franchise. Perine flashed potential in relief of and logged the most snaps of any Washington tailback, but he didn't quite live up to lofty preseason expectations. When healthy, Nicholson paired really well with D.J. Swearinger; alas, he mi sed half the season. A surprise in the sixth round: Roullier might have Wally Pipped . GRADE: TBD, er, B. Combine/free agency focus: With the conundrum solved -- i.e., dump him for ! -- Washington can focus on its other pre sing roster i sues. The 'Skins have already signed one of their three free-agent linebackers (Mason Foster) and would be well-served to lock up the best of the bunch, , with a career deal. Washington should also look for another "X" receiver to replace , who did little in his one-year stint with the team to warrant another deal. You can't purchase or draft health in this league, but you can build up depth, just in case. Overall, that must be Bruce Allen's main goal this offseason, now that he has transferred power under center over to for five seasons. Construct a roster that can compete and stay competitive in the parity-ridden NFC for the length of Smith's deal with the team. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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