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Eagles' draft approach focuses on what a player can be in Year 3
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- The Eagles continue a year-3 development-centric philosophy, aiming for players to peak by their third season while integrating a broader pre-draft process with this goal in mind.
- Roseman emphasizes a horizontal, tiered board to stay flexible and avoid chasing needs based on uncertain future rosters.
- The Eagles use historical data to set benchmarks and accept the possibility that the best available player may be at a position they hadn’t planned to pursue.
- Development is the key, with drafting marked as the starting point of a process-focused approach to unlock a player's ceiling.
- Coaches identify each player's strengths and weaknesses to maximize growth and tailor development plans.
- The organization aims for multi-year contributions, prioritizing players who can help the Eagles win in 2027, 2028, and beyond.
- The coaching staff commits to developing every player, regardless of how they arrive on the roster.
- There is strong trust in the player development staff and a collaborative culture across the building to maximize talent.
- Pre-draft discussions are tied to a comprehensive long-term vision, with the draft being a step toward players peaking in Year 3 and contributing in later years.
- The horizontal board system supports flexibility to select from within the same tier, avoiding premature compromises and keeping multi-position options open.
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