What to Expect From the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles’ Draft Picks

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Published: June 10, 2009

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In fact, his first-year players barely see the field.

 

Donovan McNabb started just six games at the end of his rookie year, as Reid wisely allowed him to sit and learn from mentor Doug Pederson for the first 10 games. This move paid off well as McNabb started the entire 2000 season, led the Eagles to the playoffs and finished second in the NFL in the Most Valuable Player voting.

 

Freddie Mitchell was a first-round draft pick at the wide receiver position. He totaled just 21 catches for the season, playing primarily as the team's third receiver.

 

Jerome McDougle, Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley were three defensive linemen drafted in the first round in a span of just four years. While Patterson did manage to crack the starting lineup for seven games near the end of the 2005 season, neither McDo...

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