The Eagles have shuffled picks on day two more than an Atlantic City blackjack dealer shuffles cards. While we have all been waiting for their next pick, they have traded out of the third and fourth rounds basically for additional picks in this years 5th round and next year's draft.
Their latest move was to trade two of their five 5th round picks to New England for cornerback Ellis Hobbs. Hobbs was a 3rd round pick in 2005 and has started in 33 games for the Pats as a CB and a kick returner. In 2008 he led the AFC in average return yards on kickoffs as well as contributing on defense as well.
Andy Reid continues to trade for a proven commodities as opposed to drafting a player they really aren't sold on. To me, this is a good solid move that adds depth to the Bird's defensive backfield and provides a potential replacement for Sheldon Brown if that situation continues to deteriorate.
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