26. Seahawks – Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida: Bullard tested
off the charts at 6-3, 285 pounds as he ran 4.93 in the 40 and recorded a 32-inch
vertical jump, among other accomplishments. Reminds some scouts of Michael
Bennett.
27. Packers – Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama: One of the fiercest and
most secure tacklers in the draft, Ragland will make the Lambeau crowd
‘oooohhhh’ and ‘aaaaaahhh’ all day. Just what the Packers need.
The Eagles deactivated special teams standout Trey Burton, who has been nursing a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Jeff Maehl came off the weekly deactivation list to dress for the game in the black uniforms.
The view from the WIP box.
The Eagles also scratched quarterback Nick Foles, cornerback Roc Carmichael, defensive back Jaylen Watkins, offensive linemen Julian Vandervelde and Dennis Kelly and defensive end Taylor Hart. Hart's string of deactivations is at 13. The Seahawks scratched injured center Max Unger, nickel back Jeremy Lane, wide receiver Bryan Walters, linebacker Allen Bradford, defensive tackle Travian Robertson and tight ends Cooper Helfet and RaShaun Allen.
Mike Mayock always has believed Eagles head coach Andy Reid has been underappreciated. The NFL Network Thursday Night Football analyst doesn't like the way the Eagles are playing offense, though. “It is critical that the Eagles find a way for LeSean McCoy to get more touches," Mayock said I'm a statement. "Last week against New England, he only had 14 touches in the entire game. They need to get McCoy the ball 20-25 times and make a concerted effort in the run game to get him as many touches as possible and stay more balanced." Defensively Mayock likes the Philly pass rush versus quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, sacked 28 times this season. Jackson also has thrown 12 interceptions. It could get interesting when Mayock does the Eagles-Seahawks game Thursday night in Seattle. The Eagles have taken a lot of criticism league-wide and Mayock isn't shy about expressing himself. Don't expect the Newtown Square resident to go easy on Big Red, who lives in Radnor Township.