I know some Philly-area people are going to question the team's moves down in this draft, but it certainly didn't hurt them. They got a defensive tackle, which I thought they needed behind Brodrick Bunkley and Mike Patterson. Trevor Laws is going to get 30 snaps a game next year, and he'll be perfect in that role. He's like Patterson in a lot of ways, in fact.

And a reminder in case you forgot: The Eagles also got a first-round pick from the Panthers in 2009 in a deal, andthat's pretty good. Even if Carolina were to win the Super Bowl and give up the 32nd pick -- a long shot, most would say -- the deal looks good on paper for the Eagles. 

With the addition of DeSean Jackson and the trade for Lorenzo Booker, the Eagles added two speed weapons who figure to be involved heavily in both the passing game and on special teams. Both guys are ridiculously fast and agile. That's what they needed. The Eagles now can turn their attention to the offensive line, the secondary an perhaps one more defensive player in the front seven.

I think this has been a successful first day for Andy Reid and the Eagles, who always seem to do something positive in every draft.