CBS Sportsline has the Pats picking another TE in the first round.... - New England Patriots Forums

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 02-11-2007, 10:59 PM

I want to throw up. If his name isn't Vernon Davis, I don't want him! Look at their explanations, just plain ridiculous. My only wish is that the Pats do not take another TE in the first round.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9961542

zippo59 · 02-11-2007, 11:06 PM

Definitely weird, but I can't complain about the Anothony Spencer pick.

***BelichickFan*** · 02-11-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by THEARCHIVES

Look at their explanations, just plain ridiculous.

His explanation for the Miller pick is fine - no holes in his reasoning. BTW, Rob Rang is as solid as they come for media draft guys. In his mock for NFLDraftScout he has us taking Amobi Okoye and Spencer but in this newer one he's got Okoye higher now.

Seymour93 · 02-11-2007, 11:16 PM

If we draft a TE in the 1st round, I'll fly to NE and b!tch slap BB. There are so many other needs it's insane to even think about drafting a TE that high even if Graham goes.

***BelichickFan*** · 02-11-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour93

If we draft a TE in the 1st round, I'll fly to NE and b!tch slap BB. There are so many other needs it's insane to even think about drafting a TE that high even if Graham goes.

If we lose Graham, Samuel and TBC while signing no FA, then sure. It's a fairly easy scenario to see us signing a few second tier FA and having few holes heading into the draft. It's impossible to really do mocks before FA but Belichick has shown beyond a shadow of a doubt that he values TE highly on draft day.

SeanBruschi54 · 02-11-2007, 11:22 PM

This has to be one of the worst drafts i have seen done up yet.

Detroit? Gaines Adams? Yea they dont need a QB or OT or anything. Just sjip over two studs in college in Joe Thomas and Brady Quinn.

Miami, as much as miami needs o line help thats not there biggest concern. They need to improve their secondary with the first pick.

Carriker to San Fran? i dont see why not but a small reach

Buffalo taking Jarrett, this move reaks of marv levy they have LB problems and losing Clements yet they take a WR when they already have two solid ones. Nice one.

Carolina and Dwayne Bowe. Its a big no. Panthers will draft defense here no matter if its safety linebacker etc they will get someone.

Had no idea Revis was the best CB now.

Cowboys picking Ginn. is egh. No real need for him with Glenn and Owens.

Patriots taking Spencer is a reach seriously.

Zach Miller? Terrible pick.

zippo59 · 02-11-2007, 11:30 PM

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Miami, as much as miami needs o line help thats not there biggest concern. They need to improve their secondary with the first pick.
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I wouldn't be suprised at all if Miami drafted an offensive lineman in the first round.

Their defense is certainly aging but that unit is not the biggest of their problems. They have had issues at QB, and if Culpepper is going to be the guy they need a line that can keep him upright, especially because he is coming off an injury.

Most Fins fans are hoping for an O-lineman or a QB with the first pick.

Besides, IMO this is a relatively deep draft for DB's, especially safeties. Chances are a CB like McCauley, Wilson, or Houston will be available by their early second round pick, or a safety like Meriweather or Griffin.

Seymour93 · 02-11-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

If we lose Graham, Samuel and TBC while signing no FA, then sure. It's a fairly easy scenario to see us signing a few second tier FA and having few holes heading into the draft. It's impossible to really do mocks before FA but Belichick has shown beyond a shadow of a doubt that he values TE highly on draft day.

I agree. We can't tell anything for sure until our FA's situations are settled, but even if Graham leaves and Samuel & TBC are re-signed, it would be a massive mistake to use a 1st rounder on a TE. Thomas has shown he can block. Watson is basically a WR trapped in a TE's body. So we have two solid TE's right there. Sure we need depth if Graham leaves. Jermaine Wiggins is likely to be a FA and I have no problem with taking a TE in the mid rounds. We wen't through so much crap just to get an extra 1st so at least draft a DB, LB, WR, or even OL. These positions need an influx of youth. TE is not a concern.

***BelichickFan*** · 02-11-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour93

I agree. We can't tell anything for sure until our FA's situations are settled, but even if Graham leaves and Samuel & TBC are re-signed, it would be a massive mistake to use a 1st rounder on a TE. Thomas has shown he can block. Watson is basically a WR trapped in a TE's body. So we have two solid TE's right there. Sure we need depth if Graham leaves. Jermaine Wiggins is likely to be a FA and I have no problem with taking a TE in the mid rounds. We wen't through so much crap just to get an extra 1st so at least draft a DB, LB, WR, or even OL. These positions need an influx of youth. TE is not a concern.

Personally I wouldn't take a TE in round one. I think we all liked what we saw in Thomas - in fact he really excites me. But looking at history, we'd all better be prepared for the possibility. However if we're passing up on the likes of Patrick Willis or, my favorite, Brandon Merriweather, that TE better be REAL good

captain stone · 02-12-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Seymour93

If we draft a TE in the 1st round, I'll fly to NE and b!tch slap BB. There are so many other needs it's insane to even think about drafting a TE that high even if Graham goes.

If the patsies draft a TE in the 1st round, I'll drive the 7 hours to NE, meet you there, and we'll give BB a double b!tch-slap. Even if Grahambo is already gone.

The days of ignoring the LB position are (or should be) over.