Pats draft Darren McFadden - New England Patriots Forums

iapatsfan · 11-09-2007, 10:26 AM

In my opinion this is a very logical possibility. We have the 49er's pick, which could very likely be a top 3 pick. The other 2 most likely teams in the top 3 would be Miami (already with R Brown) and St. Louis (S. Jackson). We have McFadden fall in our laps and trade Maroney for Denver's 1st or 2nd round pick. They are going to need a running back, and recall what Shannahan said about Maroney during the 06 draft "I wouldn't be surprised if he became the best back in the NFL". What do you guys think?

LloydBraun · 11-09-2007, 10:29 AM

Keep Maroney and trade down. Use the added picks to load up on D.

I want to see Lauranitis at LB for this team, and we need some secondary help as well.

Ice_Ice_Brady · 11-09-2007, 10:29 AM

I see no problem with keeping both Maroney and McFadden.

scout · 11-09-2007, 10:31 AM

We do not need a running back, specifically one drafted high in the next draft. Most likely trade down, then draft at least one defensive player.

LiveShot · 11-09-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LloydBraun

Keep Maroney and trade down. Use the added picks to load up on D.

I want to see Lauranitis at LB for this team, and we need some secondary help as well.

Like Lloyd said.

iapatsfan · 11-09-2007, 10:35 AM

I think this guy is going to have the kind of impact A. Peterson is currently having. I see no reason Shannahan wouldn't be willing to offer something for the guy he thought has the potential to be the best back in the NFL. It's not like Maroney has a lot of mileage on him. If they were willing to give us something, we would get a potential game breaker, while getting additional picks to shore up LB and DB. I see this possibility as a win/win.

JackBauer · 11-09-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LloydBraun

Keep Maroney and trade down. Use the added picks to load up on D.

I want to see Lauranitis at LB for this team, and we need some secondary help as well.

Agreed, except I don't want Laurinaitis. We don't have a need at RB. Where do we need help in the secondary (assuming Samuel is re-signed)?

LloydBraun · 11-09-2007, 10:37 AM

We are set at WR going forward with Moss, Welker, Jackson, etc. Does Stallworth renegotiate to come back? Dunno

We need LB help and CB/S help. I could see a later round RB taken to back up and split time with 39, but not a 1st. Maybe a Mendenhall from Illinois if he drops.

With Brady, the WR's and the o-line, we need to ensure success for the next 5 yrs or so by re-stocking the weaker spots of the D.

We could be looking at contending, as favourites, for the next 3-5 years.

iapatsfan · 11-09-2007, 10:38 AM

With my proposed scenario we replace an oft-injured RB with a potential game breaker, while getting an additional pick or 2 to build LB and DB depth. How is this not a win/win?

SeanBruschi54 · 11-09-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer

Agreed, except I don't want Laurinaitis. We don't have a need at RB. Where do we need help in the secondary (assuming Samuel is re-signed)?

Laurinatis is a LB.