Andy Reid explains the Graham pick.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post...chigans-graham
Quote:
After failing to trade with the Miami Dolphins at the No. 12 pick, Eagles head coach Andy Reid was concerned that the division rival New York Giants would select Philadelphia's first choice, defensive end Brandon Graham of Michigan with the 15th pick.
"We wanted to keep our two second round picks," said Reid. The Dolphins had been asking for the Eagles 37th pick -- the so-called Donovan Pick -- which the Eagles got from the Redskins for Donovan McNabb. But the Eagles refused to part with that pick. When San Diego jumped up to Miami's slot and took a running back, Reid knew he had to make a move soon or lose out to Tom Coughlin and the Giants.
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Makes me feel a lot better now.