Danny Watkins Rumors & News

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Step aside, Tim Tebow. There may be a new (possible) future CFL star in the NFL ranks, and his name is Danny Watkins! Or at least that's what a "report" by TSN Insider Duane Forde indicates. In a BC Lions draft primer article on TSN.com, Forde writes: 2012 first rounder OL Kirby Fabien could arrive this season, while somewhere well down the road, current Philadelphia Eagles OL Danny Watkins could also wind up with the Leos. It turns out the BC Lions still own the rights to Watkins after drafting him with the 4th overall pick in the 2010 CFL draft. Playing for the BC team would give W...

It's kind of odd to be declaring a first round pick done after just 2 seasons, but one has to wonder whether Danny Watkins chance to become a meaningful contributor for the Eagles has come and gone? With Lane Johnson being taken #4 overall, it's pretty clear that he'll be starting at OT. It will almost certainly be on the right this year, but with an eye toward a switch to the left when Peters leaves (his deal is up after 2014). The Eagles did not pick Johnson at #4 to sit him on the bench to learn or play at guard. Presumably Peters and Mathis have the LT & LG spots locked down. K...