What lies in store for the Sixers?

 

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From the point of view of fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, the 2013-14 season was mostly disappointing. The team’s string of defeats was difficult enough to stomach and it was only exacerbated by the fact that it tied with an NBA record for a losing streak. Overall, the Sixers looked like it was not looking for a victory at all but franchise owner Josh Harris said that everything was all part of a bigger plan.

Despite the 19-63 record, Harris said that the season proved to be a huge success for the Sixers. He said that Sixers goal is to become an elite team, one that would get back to the playoffs and compete for championship, and he admitted that there are no shortcuts to achieve that goal. Sometimes, the best bet for a team is to develop its players.

 

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Meanwhile, Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie has been reported to be an international scouting trip, fans can assume that the team may be looking for good company for Michael Carter-Williams, who has already proven himself to be a part of the team’s solid foundation with his Rookie of the Year award. Meanwhile, head coach Brett Brown has already shown his ability to motivate the team to play hard despite outlooks that they had no chance to win. At this point, it is safe to say that fans can expect a large improvement in 2014-15 and they may even hope for the team to challenge for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

 

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Philadelphia Eagles’ Upcoming Draft Picks Require Precision for a Profitable Future

With the NFL draft coming up, Philadelphia Eagles fans naturally are wondering how their flock of players will look this fall. The picks made during the next several days truly will dictate how victorious Philadelphia will be in the coming months and even the coming years on the gridiron.

One promising Philadelphia player pick is cornerback Bradley Roby of Ohio State University, whose speed is above average and whose footwork is top-notch. You also may want to have outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu from the Georgia Institute of Technology on your radar, as he is unparalleled in his impact pass rushing ability. His skills could help to meet this dire need on the Philadelphia Eagles’ team, and although he still needs a bit more refinement in his craft, he remains a top pick who is wise to consider.

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In addition, the Philadelphia Eagles may need a new, younger offensive guard on hand to replace Todd Herremans and Evan Mathis in the future. Dakota Dozier of Furman University may be the Philadelphia Eagles’ top choice in this area, as he has quick feet and naturally controls his body in a manner that will work well with Philadelphia’s blocking scheme.

Two other Eagles positions that currently need attention are those of the linebacker and wide receiver. If Philadelphia takes hold of Khari Fortt of the University of California, the team could stand to benefit from this linebacker’s speed, strength and size. In addition, wide receiver Brandon Coleman of Rutgers University shows promise in pass-catching and could develop into one competitive player for the Eagles.

Led by Coach Chip Kelly, the Philadelphia Eagles performed better than expected last season, but the team’s rookies were not as productive as the team initially hoped they would be. If the Philadelphia Eagles want a better return on their investment this next go-around, their draft picks need to made with high-soaring precision this spring. For more information about the Philadelphia Eagles, visit Paul Benn‘s website.