Earl Bennett, a junior from Vanderbilt, has apparently caught more than the 236 passes in his three years of college; he has now caught the eye of the Eagles’ personnel department.  Listed at 6 feet and 209 lbs., Bennett is expected to be a second round selection.  He was an all-Southeastern Conference selection three times and led Vanderbilt in receiving during his entire tenure.  The Eagles’ are very interested and are rumored to have requested a personal workout with Bennett.  Hopefully, he can make an impact over time unlike draft busts Freddie Mitchell (1^st round pick in 2001) and Todd Pinkston (2^nd round pick in 2000).  That still doesn’t help the immediate receiver need but at least they’re working towards the future. 

Bennett ran a 4.48 in the 40 at the scouting combine.  He caught 75 passes for 830 yards and 5 touchdowns in his final season.  I would prefer someone bigger or that could possibly make an immediate impact like the Detroit Lions’ 2007 first round draft choice Calvin Johnson (756 yards and 4 TDs).  I’ve kept my faith in Andy Reid and the front office for years even through questionable personnel decisions and one-sided play calling.  This could be the draft when the Eagles finally get that number one receiver who will be a difference maker, but unfortunately it may not be until year three (the consensus on the amount of time it takes a receiver to mature to his full potential in the NFL).  Keep the faith Eagles fans, maybe we can land Cincinnati’s Chad Johnson who is very unhappy with his deal and may hit the trading block.  All we can do is hope!!