It's been way too long since we've done this.
But now that the Eagles' busy free agency period is over — it really was a busy free agency period — and we're slowly getting closer to the draft, we have some time.
You have questions, I have answers. No more wasting time. Let's do this:
The rise (again) of Howie Roseman this offseason has been the most noteworthy story since Chip Kelly was fired. One of the most interesting things Jeff Lurie said last week in Boca Raton, Fla., at the owners' meetings, was when he admitted Roseman's coming back into power was always a possibility. Lurie gave power to Kelly, but kept his contingency plan in the building.
It does seem like Roseman is untouchable, but he isn't. Remember, Lurie eventually ousted his childhood friend Joe Banner, so any relationship can run its course. Last week, Lurie said Roseman will be held accountable for every move made this offseason. How long is that leash? Well, we're not sure.
But it's not hard to see why Lurie likes Roseman so much. Roseman works incredibly hard and joined the Eagles at a low level before working his way up to being one of the most powerful people in the building.
I think the same way Roseman likes to draft well and bring his own players through the system, Lurie likes the idea of growing a great football mind and handing him control of the organization.
If only there was some place where the best up-and-coming college football players could be selected by the 32 NFL teams in the order they need help the most.
OK, sorry for the smart-aleck answer.
Now that free agency well has almost completely dried up, expect the Eagles to address most of their remaining needs through the draft. The Birds have nine picks, including two third-rounders and two fifth-rounders.
Right now, the Eagles could probably get by with Allen Barbre as the starter at left guard, but I'd be shocked if they didn't take at least one offensive lineman somewhere in the draft after not taking one the last two years. I also fully expect them to draft a running back, too. They might take a receiver as well, but I think the team wants to see what it has in some of the guys who are already in the building.
I'm not sure if Elliott will be the pick at 8, but the Eagles will take a serious look at him. They'd be doing themselves a disservice if they didn't.
I tend to agree with what Roseman said last week about the running back position: While teams can find serviceable running backs in later rounds, generally the best ones come in the early rounds.
If the Eagles look long and hard at Elliott and determine that he's a transcendent talent, a player who can become an Adrian Peterson, then it's OK to take him with the eighth pick.
I'm not sure of names, but I know the Eagles think there are some decent prospects outside of the top three guys (Carson Wentz, Jared Goff and Paxton Lynch).
The next month will go a long way in helping the staff further determine who they are.
For me, the most intriguing mid-round prospect is Dak Prescott from Mississippi State. He's a big-bodied passer with a good arm and is very athletic. There are technical issues in his game, like any quarterback who lasts past the first round, but I think they're correctable.
The other answer might be Kevin Hogan from Stanford. I'm not sure the ceiling is quite as high for Hogan, but playing in a pro style offense certainly gives him an advantage. Hogan could be a third-day player.
If you mean next offseason? Yeah. At that point, his contract would be up and he'd be heading toward free agency.
Now, he's not going to be a free agent next year. I'd be shocked if the Eagles let that happen. Instead, they'd franchise him and extend the whole process.
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If this question comes because the team still hasn't finalized the deal, I understand. But this will be a massive contract and these things don't come together overnight. If I'm the Eagles, I try to get this deal done this offseason, because if Cox has the type of season many expect him to in 2016, that price tag is only going to rise.