NFL Mock Draft 2011: Philadelphia Selects Anthony Castonzo to Help Michael Vick

April 4, 2011   ·   Alec Dopp   ·   Jump to comments

Unlike most picks, this one is a no-brainer.

The Eagles were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs last season, allowing three of the most critical sacks on Michael Vick -- leading to Philadelphia's elimination from playoff contention.

This season should have a completely new outlook, as Andy Reid and the Eagles eye up one of the draft's most NFL-ready offensive tackles in Anthony Castonzo.

Rated as the second-best offensive tackle entering the draft, Castonzo is undoubtedly the clear-cut choice for the Eagles up front.  With great awareness, physicality, mobility and torque, Castonzo would be an exemplary addition to Philly's lacking offensive line.

The bottom line is that Vick's days in the NFL could be numbered if the Eagles' o-line isn't polished up prior to next season, so look for Castonzo to be a critical play-maker in just his rookie season.