dryheat44

I agree. But some of the lower profile guys could get a shot to produce in a bigger role. Maybe Sam Hurd or Brandon Jones.

Or maybe Sam Aiken or Kelly Washington gets their shot if Gaffney leaves.

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BradyManny

Good point - Aiken certainly looked impressive at times in camp, and is a real big target. He's gotten some PT already. Hard to get a read on Washington as a WR, seems like injuries have sidetracked him this year.

However, normally, I'd be all for going lower profile, but it seems like this Brady-Moss window is shrinking. I'd say you have to be really aggressive in that window. With this draft, they've made the steps needed to shore up the defense short term and long term, I think 09 has to be about upgrading a couple areas in the offense...which could truly make the team unstoppable over the next couple seasons.

ctpatsfan77

Remember, though, that the Pats mantra--as is the Sox mantra these days--win now and win later. They're not going to sell the farm to try and win a SB. [Please note I'm not saying you're wrong, merely noting the degree to which they will (not) go.]

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BradyManny

Good point. I can't think of a single move they've made that has been a knowing detriment to the future of the franchise for the sake of winning now. They'll definitely find balance.

VJCPatriot

Yeah Royal would have been a great fit... but our priority was defense this year. And it still looks like we're a good CB/S away from a good secondary. Rodney is't getting any younger. As for drafting WRs, no earlier than round 2 I think. But next year I am guessing we will go DB/OL in rounds 1 and 2. Then again we have an extra second round pick. So we might be able to take a WR if there's one we love. For some reason we haven't been having luck with the 2nd rounders lately though.

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Box_O_Rocks

Maurice Price is getting a longer look since being re-signed to the Practice Squad.

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Box_O_Rocks

The old third round jinx seems to have migrated up a round.

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BradyManny

What do people here think about Deon Butler?

maryjane

Patriots should be beaten if they draft a WR in the first 4 rounds. Huge needs at DB/OL even DL.

WRs are a guaranteed bust-aroo. At least for Pioli.

BritPat

You remind me of someone.....

Going back to the WR's with a quick twitch and being able to read a D - Pat White perhaps? I've seen it suggested he could well be a conversion project candidate for teams, either at RB or WR. You'd think that as a QB he'd have good hands and be able to read a D. His athleticism is unbelievable, all he'd need is to put on some weight.

Also, anyone else high on Brandon LaFell?

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