Already deep into a successful offseason, the Eagles aggressively moved up in the draft Thursday to select Fletcher Cox.

Cox is a 298-pound defensive lineman from Mississippi State who will play, if not start, immediately, according to Andy Reid.

With Jeffrey Lurie being even more demanding this season, the Birds didn't have time to wait. They needed to improve right away. Cox continues that trend.

Check out my column in the Daily Times Friday and, as usual, on delcotimes.com