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Originally Posted by LuthierJr
Ok I've been thinking, reading, and watching some more. Here is my updated list....for now..... I've spiced it up a bit with us trading Minnesota Cassel for a 1st rounder this year and a second next year.
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Not sure about 2010 second-rounder, but this year's first works for me.
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#23: (from MIN) - Brandon Spikes - ILB - Florida
#24: William Moore - S - Missouri
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Can only imagine what these two legitimate Pats prospects would do for the D. Potentially, they could both make a difference this year. Both are on my list as potential picks at #24.
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#48: (from SD) Darrius Heyward-Bey - WR - Maryland
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Contrary to others here, I have no problem re-visiting the round two well for another WR. Keep in mind though, Heyward-Bey is not an NFL-ready receiver (ala Branch). But his physical tools would be perfect as the future Moss.
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#56: Max Unger - OL - Oregon
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Not on his bandwagon YET. I can understand the versatility angle, but there are other O-linemen to consider as well.
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#88 DeAngelo Smith - CB - Cincinnati
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The Cincy CBs are indeed impressive. There are a couple of other CB options in this 3rd round area --
Joe Burnett is one of my favorites.
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#97 (comp pick) Jarron Gilbert - DT - SD State
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A solid sleeper pick who had a great season. Could easily see him bulking up as our 3-4 DE. Some teams will want him as their 4-3 DT for sure. He's been on my list as a Tomey connection.
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#120: Bear Pascoe - TE - Fresno State
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Can't say enough about this prospect. Forget his slow 40 time. He's an old school TE who plays the position the way it's meant to be played. He's not a pass-receiving Coffman (whom I also like), but whose blocking ability remains a mystery. Bear is a solid route running-good hands prospect whose blocking skills are a strength.
Most here talk about the Pat Hill connection as the former O-line coach for BB at Cleveland (hence the Mankins pick). Some are now also aware that Pascoe and Mankins have similar upbringings down on the ranch.
No one yet has mentioned that Mankins and Pascoe were also very good friends. If that's not enough to chew on,it has also yet to be mentioned that
Hill was also Belichick's TE coach at Cleveland.
If it's not obvious by now, I really like Pascoe, and will go out on a limb to say, I'd be very surprised if Bear isn't one of the Pats picks (earlier than round 4).