Howie Roseman on the Eagles' draft strategy and learning from past mistakes

On this episode of the Takeoff Podcast, John Clark sits down with Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman to discuss the team's strategy heading into the NFL Draft. Howie shares insights on balancing positional needs versus drafting the best player available, the impact of the new coaching staff, and the adrenaline rush of draft day. Later, John is joined by Penn State center Nick Dawkins. Nick opens up about his pre-draft visit with the Eagles, the legacy of his father, NBA legend Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins, his distant relation to Eagles great Brian Dawkins, and what it would mean to be drafted into the NFL. 00:00:00 – Howie Roseman 00:00:37 – Eagles Draft Strategy 00:03:00 – Nick Sirianni's Influence on Draft Picks 00:04:37 – Learning from Past Drafts 00:06:11 – The Adrenaline of Draft Day 00:10:12 – Nick Dawkins 00:11:35 – The Dawkins Legacy 00:13:42 – Growing Up with 'Chocolate Thunder' as a father 00:15:30 – Taking Inspiration 00:17:42 – Inside NFL Pre-Draft Visits 00:21:26 – Draft Weekend Plans 00:22:15 – Hilarious Stories About Darryl Dawkins 00:26:20 – Reflecting on the Journey to the NFL NBC Sports Philadelphia serves Philly sports fans 24/7 with the latest news on the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies and Flyers. Watch live games and insightful analysis from our experts on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Subscribe to our channel for the latest Philly sports news and highlights! » Visit NBC Sports Philadelphia: https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/ » Facebook:  / nbcsphilly   » Twitter:  / nbcsphilly   » Instagram:  / nbcsphilly   📱NBC Sports Philadelphia App Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc-spo... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.