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For Whom the Links Toll | Fletcher Cox NFL Draft Edition

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox after being selected as the 12th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-US PRESSWIRE
Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox after being selected as the 12th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-US PRESSWIRE

Last night the Philadelphia Eagles selected our own Fletcher Cox with the 12th overall pick. Here's some reaction from Philadelphia sportswriters, fans, and more. Also, bonus pic of Fletcher and Jamar included inside!

Eagles stay patient, get their man | ESPN

Les Bowen: Eagles move up to pick Cox at 12 | Philadelphia Daily News

Eagles draft Fletcher Cox | Philadelphia Inquirer

Jim Washbun Is Excited To Have Fletcher Cox | Bleeding Green Nation

Fletcher Cox Is Excited To Be An Eagle | Bleeding Green Nation

Andy Reid Talks Fletcher Cox Pick, Draft Strategy | Bleeding Green Nation

Philadelphia Eagles draft analysis: Fletcher Cox will slowly work his way onto the field | Sporting News

2012 NFL Draft: Eagles Trade Up, Select DT Fletcher Cox | Bleeding Green Nation

Andy Reid sees beauty in new Eagles DT Fletcher Cox | NFL.com

(AUDIO) Jamar Chaney Talks Fletcher Cox | PhiladelphiaEagles.com

(AUDIO) DT Fletcher Cox Conference Call with Philly Reporters | PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Here's a picture of Fletcher and his family on stage at Radio City Music Hall. Sixpack says that's his brother on the left. The top hat is just awesome.

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Oh, and Fletcher got to hang out with old MSU teammate Jamar Chaney this afternoon:

For more on Fletcher and his new team the Philadelphia Eagles, check out Bleeding Green Nation.