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FredFromDartmouth · 04-29-2012, 07:20 AM

The Patriots really really need this type of CB. Not only is a slot CB a huge need but they need some attitude and chippiness from their defensive backfield.

So Fonzie please do not screw up; you could be part of a dominating new defense for the Patriots.

kurtinelson · 04-29-2012, 07:25 AM

In my opinion, I think this Dennard pick salvaged this draft from a DB perspective. Nothing personal against Wilson, but I don't see him has 2nd round talent.

***resdubwhite*** · 04-29-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Calciumee

Would attacking a fan make you a bigger fan?

A liverpoool fan taking the high moral ground.

Isn't it still a bit soon for that since "Suarezgate".

Triumph · 04-29-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Patspsycho

Patriots wouldn't have taken a flyer on him without inquiring into his legal situation.

Money and connections can ease the pain for almost anything in the legal system.

Kraft will have him out doing charity work before this thing gets to trial.

Triumph · 04-29-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Patspsycho

At least he isn't backing down from a 6'4 230 WR.

No, thats the point.

He has an attitude like Rodney Harrison. Im not comparing Dennard to him, but he it seems that Dennard doesnt take any crap from anyone. I can envison Dennard starting a skirmish in training camp like Harrison did when he arrived.

Im glad, the NE DBs have been like puxxies lately.

Triumph · 04-29-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by patsinthesnow

Woot, I come home to Dennard being drafted. I've complained how drafting a 2nd round CB to be #4/5 would be a waste, but now we get a 1st-2nd round talent in the 7th be our #4/#5. We are very deep at CB and Dennard will be the nickelback if Arrington leaves next year, I love it.

Even if we have 2 CBs injured at any point during the season, instead of having bums like Wilhite, Molden, Adams out there, we will still have 3 good CBs.

Hopefully.

Thats what Ive been saying. The NE secondary is the most injured area on the team and you better have a stable of GOOD capable DBs.

Triumph · 04-29-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Herron

Hasn't worked for Ocho....

Hill went to Georgia Tech so he cant be an Imbecile like Cinko.

Triumph · 04-29-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

Look again - - he IS there at the 4th team.

Jeremy Ebert is 2nd team WR

The Pats drafted heavy Big 10: Northwestern, OSU, Nebraska and U of Illinois.

patriotscpfc · 04-29-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Calciumee

Would attacking a fan make you a bigger fan?

Or how about murdering a fan?

***mrscruff*** · 04-29-2012, 08:33 AM

I am not enamored with the selection of the Dennard pick. He is worth a punt in the 7th round but I don't believe he should have been considered a 1st or 2nd round pick personally. I just question his ability to turn.

However there is some cause for optimism.

In the Bowl game he got in Alshon Jeffrey's face and mad it difficult for him. I do like his feistiness and willingness to challenge the WR.

I was concerned at his performance in the Senior Bowl practices. But he could not really show his strengths because he was asked to align in off coverage by the Vikings coaches in cover 2, so it failed to showcase his talents. He is a press corner and very physical at the line which is his main selling point. He can't really turn and run. The caveat here is that he left the Senior bowl with a hip injury which could explain why he struggled in that regard.

I think the Patriots need a guy with a little nasty in the backfield and he fits the bill. Lets hope (as with all the draftees) they contribute positively to the Patriots in the near future.