NFL Draft 2011: Eagles May Have To Address Defensive End Early

March 28, 2011   ·   jason karl   ·   Jump to comments

With Andy Reid recently saying Brandon Graham would be a "stretch" to play the opener in September, the Eagles have a potential gaping hole with the pass rush.
Trent Cole cannot consistently remain effective the entire year, especially without anyone remotely adept to rushing the quarterback. Cole had his best moments, when Graham was starting to fit into the defense.
Juqua Parker, like Cole, is not consistent enough as a pass rusher and wears down easily. He would fit in as more of a situational pass rusher, not a starter, which is where the Eagles have been forced to play him.
Darryl Tapp had a decent season last year, but could not take a firm grip on the job after Graham's ACL injury. Tapp has never played up to his great potential.
Other options include Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, but all he has done is disappoint. He was overpowered easily and could not use his leverage to generate any rush.
Ricky Sapp is more of a situational defensive end that ca...

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