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VJCPatriot · 01-23-2007, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the link Atipp. Looks like the Pats could strengthen themselves and weaken the Colts by taking Willis. Looks like a winning situation to me. Bowe probably drops to the second round imo so we could still take him there later... if that's a guy we like.

chunkypony · 01-23-2007, 10:12 PM

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I seriously doubt David Harris falls late into the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft unless he flops at the 2007 Combines.

You're probably right. If he was available in the early third, I'd love to seea trade up though. On second thought, I'd just want to see them take him with their second rounder.

ATippett56 · 01-23-2007, 10:16 PM

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You're probably right. If he was available in the early third, I'd love to trade up though. On second thought, I'd just want to see them take him with their second rounder.

The New England Patriots definitely need to groom highly talented inside linebackers and the 2007 NFL draft is the best vehicle for that task without breaking the budget.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2007, 10:16 PM

Speaking of LB, from : http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/fea.../south123.html

"The big story along the defensive line today was the reemergence of Georgia's Quentin Moses, who was seemingly all over the field. Whether it was putting pressure on the quarterback or batting down passes Moses was close to dominant today and he is so smooth and fluid as an athlete that I am more convinced than ever that he could excel as a 3-4 outside linebacker."

ATippett56 · 01-23-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Thanks for the link Atipp. Looks like the Pats could strengthen themselves and weaken the Colts by taking Willis. Looks like a winning situation to me. Bowe probably drops to the second round imo so we could still take him there later... if that's a guy we like.

The New England Patriots could take Patrick Willis with the 24th overall selection and draft a wide receiver with the 28th overall selection. The selection of a wide receiver in the first round is dependent on the retirement of Mister Patriot Troy Brown, in my humble opinion.

VJCPatriot · 01-23-2007, 10:22 PM

The Pats do need to draft a coverage linebacker. Someone who can hold the fort on 3rd downs.

SeanBruschi54 · 01-23-2007, 10:25 PM

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Speaking of LB, from : http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/fea.../south123.html

"The big story along the defensive line today was the reemergence of Georgia's Quentin Moses, who was seemingly all over the field. Whether it was putting pressure on the quarterback or batting down passes Moses was close to dominant today and he is so smooth and fluid as an athlete that I am more convinced than ever that he could excel as a 3-4 outside linebacker."

It would be nice to nab him but theres no way hes available.

SeanBruschi54 · 01-23-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Speaking of LB, from : http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/fea.../south123.html

"The big story along the defensive line today was the reemergence of Georgia's Quentin Moses, who was seemingly all over the field. Whether it was putting pressure on the quarterback or batting down passes Moses was close to dominant today and he is so smooth and fluid as an athlete that I am more convinced than ever that he could excel as a 3-4 outside linebacker."

From the same article it says that Willis has still been the cream of the crop.

pats63 · 01-23-2007, 10:29 PM

Hey about some of those LBs at for gators....Both coaches are close...one of our pipe line to young player.....inside information....Or do you think we are grooming LBs already.....Woods,Alexander and Mays....

***BelichickFan*** · 01-23-2007, 10:29 PM

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From the same article it says that Willis has still been the cream of the crop.

Specifically interesting that they say he's looked good in coverage as I heard a while ago that they main question on him was whether his coverage was good enough to be a 3 down LB.