Hour 3: Mike Mayock on What Eagles Should Do In the Draft

In this episode of the WIP Afternoon Show, Ike, Spike, and Fritz welcome Mike Mayock of Sumer Sports for a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on the Philadelphia Eagles' potential moves. Mayock discusses the evolving nature of draft board evaluation, emphasizing that even media analysts must eventually 'put the pencils down' despite constant rumor churn. He highlights the draft's depth at tight end, wide receiver, edge rusher, and off-the-ball linebacker positions—key areas where the Eagles may target. Mayock praises Matty Lemon as his top wide receiver pick and notes that while the quarterback class isn't deep, Mendoza stands out as a developing, resilient talent reminiscent of Matt Ryan. The hosts then pivot to a spirited debate about Jalen Hurts’ future with the Eagles, exploring conspiracy theories around the team’s potential to move on from him not due to performance, but due to Howie Roseman’s team-building philosophy and desire to avoid high quarterback salaries. Sid The Kid presents a compelling theory that the Eagles are restructuring the offense and shifting financial focus to defense, setting up a future without a top-tier quarterback contract. The segment concludes with a lively baseball report on the Phillies’ bullpen struggles, Bryce Harper’s standout performance, and a fun ranking of the most watchable MLB teams—where the Phillies were ranked #1, sparking debate among the hosts.