Eagles Draft Prospect: QB Josh Freeman

Drafting a QB in April doesn’t make a lot of sense, but generally the Eagles follow George Costanza logic:  Take your first instinct and do the complete opposite.

A pretty impressive two minute drill there, although the clock stoppage after 1st downs in college football changes the dynamic completely.  The Eagles sure could use that (both a QB who can execute and extra time outs).

While all the attention is currently focused on Matt Stafford and Mark Sanchez, Kansas State’s Freeman could end up being the top QB of the ‘09 draft.  He looks like an NFL QB (6′6″, 248 pounds), can run the ball (4.97 40 yard dash, 14 rushing TDs last season) and not only has a strong arm but also throws efficiently (20 TDs, 8 INTs, 136.5 QB Rating in ‘08 season).

Freeman reminds me of a young Donovan McNabb; a playmaker both throwing and running the ball, but absolutely needs to refine his accuracy, touch and pocket passing game.  Definitely a boom or bust prospect, Freeman could become the next Aaron Brooks just as easily as the next McNabb.  I don’t see the Eagles drafting QB early, but if Freeman slips into the second round of the draft the Eagles may consider picking him up.

I’d rather have a young McNabb backing up the real McNabb than a young A.J. Feeley backing him up like we do now.