We’re officially one week away from the 2023 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman held his annual state of the process address on Thursday.
The Eagles GM talked about Jalen Hurts’ contract and how he’ll approach roster building and draft value with two first-round picks.
Bijan Robinson has been linked to the Eagles for weeks, and he’d give Philadelphia the most explosive offense in the NFL. Still, the NFL is all about value, and the organization has led the league in rushing by utilizing a committee approach.
With things heating up, here are takeaways from Roseman’s media session.
Howie Roseman on potentially drafting a RB At No. 10 overall
🤔 #Bijan 🏃🏾 💨💨💨 https://t.co/D27S5z21XS pic.twitter.com/UTYSQY0Z0u
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) April 20, 2023
Is Roseman open to the move, or just talking about the process?
Howie Roseman sounds very open to drafting Bijan Robinson at No. 10
(Was asked about drafting an RB at 10)#Eagles pic.twitter.com/LBUoAcQENk
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) April 20, 2023
Roseman on keep things close
Roster building is a quiet process in Philadelphia, and even with all of the speculation, Howie Roseman is playing things close to the vest.
#Eagles GM Howie Roseman on their draft: “Nobody has any idea what we’re going to do. I know that. … This is a huge game of poker."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 20, 2023
Howie Roseman on Quez Watkins
Quez Watkins had a down year in 2022, but the Eagles’ GM gave a vote of confidence.
Howie Roseman: “Nobody’s down on Quez Watkins in this building.”
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) April 20, 2023
Howie Roseman talks Jalen Carter
There have been reports of Georgia All-American defensive tackle Jalen Carter slipping in the NFL draft, but he’s not expected to slide past pick No. 10 overall.
When asked how the team would handle the background work, Roseman left that to the head of security.
Howie Roseman on Jalen Carter:
“We rely on Dom (DiSandro) for things like this. Every decision is unique to the player.” #Eagles
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) April 20, 2023
Roseman on the Hurts contract extension
Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract, and Roseman gave insight into how the process unfolded.
Howie Roseman on @JalenHurts contract extension.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/8MZR4eaYSj
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 20, 2023
