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Gareon Conley report should not change Eagles' focus in draft | Bob Brookover

The salve for all the burns in the Eagles' secondary in recent years appeared to be right in front of Howie Roseman and Joe Douglas as NFL draft night in Philadelphia closed in on the team's top two decision makers.

Now, there's a fly with an eight-foot wingspan in the ointment.

For all the discussions about what the Eagles could do and should do, the one that made the most sense was the selection of a cornerback with the 14th overall pick. It was even endorsed Monday by safety Malcolm Jenkins, the team leader on defense. Take Ohio State's Gareon Conley and you've got the No.