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Quiz about Eagle Draft Day Blues
Quiz about Eagle Draft Day Blues

Eagle Draft Day Blues Trivia Quiz


Eagle draft picks. There's been some Good, some Bad, and plenty of Ugly.

A multiple-choice quiz by SunrayDon. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
SunrayDon
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
222,177
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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751
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 2001, the Eagles used their first round pick, the 25th overall on UCLA WR Freddie Mitchell. He was chosen over several other high quality receivers. All but one of the players listed below was passed over by the Eagles. Which one of the following receivers was not still available by pick #25? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1985, the Eagles had the 9th pick of the NFL draft. Wide receiver Mike Quick was in his prime, thus the Eagles passed on Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Al Toon, and instead drafted what offensive tackle and major bust? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1982, Dick Vermeil confided to his good friend and Buffalo Bills coach Chuck Knox, that he was planning on taking a WR from Clemson with the Eagle's first pick. The Eagles had the 20th pick and the Bills had the 21st. On draft day, just before the Eagle's pick, The Bills traded with the Broncos to obtain the 19th pick and selected Vermeil's favorite receiver from Clemson. Vermeil was then forced to take his 2nd choice, Mike Quick. Who was that major bust that the Bill's traded up for? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1979 draft helped put the Eagles over the hump and into Super Bowl XV after the 1980 season. Which of the following was not an Eagle draft pick in 1979? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1995, the Eagles fell for workout freak, Mike Mamula. The Boston College defensive end was taken with the 7th pick overall. They passed on some future stars of the league. Which one of the following defensive players was not available for the Eagles to draft? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The supplemental draft is rarely used by most teams, but every so often a gem can be found. Which of these Eagles was drafted through the supplemental draft. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The 2002 draft provided the Eagles with 4 future Super Bowl XXXIX starters. Which one of the following was not taken in the 2002 draft? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1996, the Eagles drafted offensive lineman Jermaine Mayberry with the 25th pick. He would become a starter, but they could have had another great player. Who was taken next with the 26th pick? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Buddy Ryan put together one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. Two key players were late round selections in his first draft with the Eagles. Who did the Eagles take with the 208th and 233rd picks in the 1986 NFL draft? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1936, The Eagles had the very first NFL draft choice. They selected Jay Berwanger, who had just won the very first Heisman Trophy as a halfback for Chicago University. What became of Jay Berwanger? Hint



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1. In 2001, the Eagles used their first round pick, the 25th overall on UCLA WR Freddie Mitchell. He was chosen over several other high quality receivers. All but one of the players listed below was passed over by the Eagles. Which one of the following receivers was not still available by pick #25?

Answer: Santana Moss

Santana Moss was drafted by the NY Jets with the 16th pick. The Colts took Reggie Wayne with the 30th pick. The Bengals grabbed Chad Johnson with the 36th pick, and Steve Smith landed in Carolina's lap at pick #74. Other receivers taken later included; Chris Chambers, Robert Ferguson, Justin McCareins, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Also available were tight ends Todd Heap and Algie Crumpler.
2. In 1985, the Eagles had the 9th pick of the NFL draft. Wide receiver Mike Quick was in his prime, thus the Eagles passed on Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Al Toon, and instead drafted what offensive tackle and major bust?

Answer: Kevin Allen

All these players were first round busts for the Eagles. Davis was in 1991, Holmes in 1995, and Williams in 1994. The Eagles did find great value with their second pick of 1985, a QB/punter from UNLV, Randall Cunningham.
3. In 1982, Dick Vermeil confided to his good friend and Buffalo Bills coach Chuck Knox, that he was planning on taking a WR from Clemson with the Eagle's first pick. The Eagles had the 20th pick and the Bills had the 21st. On draft day, just before the Eagle's pick, The Bills traded with the Broncos to obtain the 19th pick and selected Vermeil's favorite receiver from Clemson. Vermeil was then forced to take his 2nd choice, Mike Quick. Who was that major bust that the Bill's traded up for?

Answer: Perry Tuttle

Tuttle played in 24 games and caught just 25 passes in his career. Hancock was taken by the Chiefs with the 10th pick. He played 5 seasons. Scott was taken 13th overall by the Saints. He caught 69 passes over 4 seasons. Sampleton was the Eagles 2nd round pick. A tight end who played 3 seasons in Philly.
4. The 1979 draft helped put the Eagles over the hump and into Super Bowl XV after the 1980 season. Which of the following was not an Eagle draft pick in 1979?

Answer: Roynell Young

Roynell Young was drafted in 1980 and started at cornerback as a rookie in Super Bowl XV. He was over matched by the veteran Oakland receivers Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff.
5. In 1995, the Eagles fell for workout freak, Mike Mamula. The Boston College defensive end was taken with the 7th pick overall. They passed on some future stars of the league. Which one of the following defensive players was not available for the Eagles to draft?

Answer: Kevin Carter

Carter was taken #6, one slot ahead of Mamula by the Rams. He helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV. Sapp and Brooks each earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors and helped the Buccaneers win Super Bowl XXXVII. Ty Law helped New England win 3 Super Bowls.
6. The supplemental draft is rarely used by most teams, but every so often a gem can be found. Which of these Eagles was drafted through the supplemental draft.

Answer: Chris Carter

Chris Carter was selected in the 4th round of the 1987 supplemental draft. All the others were drafted in the regular 1988 draft. That's a lot of new talent to add to one team. It would soon pay off. The Eagles won the NFC East Division in 1988 for the first time since 1980.
7. The 2002 draft provided the Eagles with 4 future Super Bowl XXXIX starters. Which one of the following was not taken in the 2002 draft?

Answer: L.J. Smith

Smith was drafted in 2003. In addition to Westbrook, Sheppard, and Lewis, the Eagles also selected Sheldon Brown in 2002. They all would later start in Super Bowl XXXIX. On the down side, The Eagles 8th pick of the draft was Temple DE Raheem Brock. The Eagles ran out of salary cap room and could not offer him a contract.

He was picked up by the Colts and became an immediate contributor and eventual starter.
8. In 1996, the Eagles drafted offensive lineman Jermaine Mayberry with the 25th pick. He would become a starter, but they could have had another great player. Who was taken next with the 26th pick?

Answer: Ray Lewis

Muhammad, Bruschi, and T.O. were all were taken after Mayberry in the 1996 draft, but it was Lewis that the Ravens selected 26th overall. He would later be named MVP of Super Bowl XXXV and Defensive Player of the Year.
9. Buddy Ryan put together one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. Two key players were late round selections in his first draft with the Eagles. Who did the Eagles take with the 208th and 233rd picks in the 1986 NFL draft?

Answer: Seth Joyner & Clyde Simmons

All these players helped the Eagle's defense become a dominating force in the NFL. Buddy's "Gang Green" was as tough and relentless. They should not be forgotten when discussing the great defenses of all time.
10. In 1936, The Eagles had the very first NFL draft choice. They selected Jay Berwanger, who had just won the very first Heisman Trophy as a halfback for Chicago University. What became of Jay Berwanger?

Answer: Never played in the NFL

Eagles owner Bert Bell was very instrumental in creating and instituting the college players draft, but ironically this new concept didn't help his team that first year. The Eagles did not sign a single one of their nine draft choices of 1936.
Source: Author SunrayDon

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