OT: Anyone else glad that the Pats didn't draft - New England Patriots Forums

***DaBruinz*** · 07-31-2008, 08:28 AM

Derrick Harvey?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=3512224

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Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio broke from his policy of not discussing contract negotiations to express frustration with the Harvey talks, according to a Florida Times-Union report.
Del Rio told the newspaper that the demands of the defensive end out of Florida were "ridiculous" and "outrageous."
While Harvey's holdout from training camp stretches to a week, Del Rio said that the rookie is definitely losing ground.

I know there were quite a few people on this board who wanted Harvey.

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · 07-31-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Derrick Harvey?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=3512224

I know there were quite a few people on this board who wanted Harvey.

I wonder if Urban Meyer told BB to stay clear of this guy.

theONLYJerseypatsfan · 07-31-2008, 09:16 AM

was he a first or second rounder???

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · 07-31-2008, 09:18 AM

1st round, 8th pick overall

***KontradictioN*** · 07-31-2008, 09:30 AM

As a Gator fan (I've been saying that a lot lately), this guy had no business whatsoever being drafted in the top 10 or even the first round. Jacksonville will eventually win this tug of war then they'll discover over the course of the season that Harvey is not as good of a pass rusher as they thought him to be.

PatsFan37 · 07-31-2008, 09:32 AM

Lombardi reports "...I thought Sedric Elllis looked very fat for his first Saints work out today -- VERY FAT....

tombonneau · 07-31-2008, 09:52 AM

I believe Keith Rivers also remains unsigned. Good thing BB & Pioli didn't wait for the #8 & #9 dominoes to fall before signing the #10 pick.

***patchick*** · 07-31-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Canada's #1 Pats Fan

1st round, 8th pick overall

Holdout or no, stunningly overdrafted IMO.

***cstjohn17*** · 07-31-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

I know there were quite a few people on this board who wanted Harvey.

That was me! I liked the idea of a younger pass rusher. Obviously a willingness to learn and improve is of critical importance to BB & SP, it seems Mayo is eager to absorb the knowledge from the veteran players. And if Crable evolves the Patriots have added two skilled players inside and outside.

I have have to dig through my notes to find some of my other draft "gems", I tend to only to remember the guys who work out, not those who crash and burn.

Scouse Patriot · 07-31-2008, 11:03 AM

It must be frustrating as hell having some kid who's never played a down in the NFL acting like he owns the place.