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Roger Clemens Cheats Fans, Then Cheats His Wife

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Unless you believe what Roger Clemens says, it looks like there’s a strong possibility that he cheated on his wife. But not only that, he started the affair with a 15 year old girl named Mindy McCready who is now in her 30s.

Trevor Laws - Defensive Tackle - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

The Eagles first pick of the 2008 draft pick (coming in the 2nd round) was DT Trevor Laws out of Notre Dame. Though a bit undersized for the tackle position, Laws is well known for his great technique, high-intensity play, strength and body control. Should help give much needed depth to the D-Line.

One interesting fact about Laws is that he also wrestled in college.

DeSean Jackson - Wide Receiver / Returner - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

DeSean Jackson is perhaps the most explosive player in the entire 2008 draft and the Birds nabbed him in the 2nd round. He’s clearly the fastest person in the 2008 draft and even if he only pans out as a kick / punt returner the Eagles will benefit hugely. Think Devin Hester, but with much better wide receiver capabilities.

DeSean Jackson’s downside has always been his size. But that’s the complaint people had about Jerry Rice and Brian Westbrook too. So let’s see how this turns out, but by most accounts, Jackson was the one player in this draft who had the ability to single handedly turn a game around with his speed.

Mike McGlynn - Offensive Tackle - 2008 Eagles Draft Pick

At 6-5 and 318lbs Mike McGlynn is a massive offensive tackle out of the University of Pittsburgh and Andy Reid likened him to John Runyan. One of the things that stands out from his highlight film is that he’s quick off the ball, good at sweeping across the field for blocks, and has a good eye for identifying the right defensive player to pick up on a blocking scheme.

Bryan Smith - Defensive End - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

A defensive end in college, at 230 lbs chances are that the Eagles will Bryan Smith on special teams and possibly in the linebacker rotation as OLB. Known for his great handwork and quick bursts, he may fit well into some of Jim Johnson’s blitz schemes. I could see him being used in pass coverage situations as well.

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