Eagles traded Greg Lewis and a 2010 draft pick (presumed to be a 7th-round pick) for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick from the Patriots (presumed to be a 5th-round pick).  The Eagles now have four 5th-round picks in this year’s draft and a total of 12 picks in the draft.

I don’t really get the big buzz about 5th round picks.  We traded Lito for a 5th rounder and another conditional pick in 2010 and certain people are saying how the Eagles got such “good value.”  How valuable is a 5th round pick really?  This is just my guess, but 9 out of 10 times, a fifth-rounder never becomes a starter in the NFL.  More than half the time, they probably don’t end up making the active roster in their first few years.

The Eagles don’t even get their 3rd-round picks right the majority of the time (Billy McMullen, Matt Ware, Ryan Moats, Tony Hunt, C.J. Gaddis).  However, you have to respect these 3rd-round picks: Westbrook, Burgess, Stewart Bradley, Staley, and Trotter.

On the other hand, the Eagles have landed two very good pieces over the years from the 5th round: Trent Cole and Brent Celek.  I guess the more picks you have, the greater your chances of getting it right, so maybe all these trades will work to their advantage.

We already know that the Cowboys released T.O. Now, Roy Williams has also gotten the axe.  I guess you can get the rumor mill turning again as to whether he’ll draw any interest from the Eagles.  Although Williams isn’t certified to do so much as carry Brian Dawkins’ jock, another hard-hitting safety would be welcome as there are currently only two on the active roster.  However, his diminishing skills in pass coverage may keep the Eagles disinterested.  A team like the Lions would be a perfect fit for Roy.