FreeTedWilliams

I would wet myslef if the Pats came out of the first 3 rounds with these picks..

WalterFootball.com: 2009 NFL Mock Draft


24. New England Patriots: Clint Sintim, DE/OLB, Virginia
Bill Belichick added a young inside linebacker to his roster last April. He may look to upgrade the exterior this time around.

The Patriots struggled to put pressure on the quarterback at times (31 sacks) and Mike Vrabel, though still dependable, will be 34 in August. Something has to be done about this.

47. New England Patriots: Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
The Patriots need help at corner, and Victor Harris is a steal if they can get him down here.

(That is "Macho" Harris)

59. New England Patriots: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
The Patriots need running back help; Laurence Maroney is always hurt, Kevin Faulk is nothing more than a fossil right now, while LaMont Jordan and Sammy Morris are pretty mediocre. C.J. Spiller, whose stock could explode at the Combine, could be a home-run threat at running back that New England really needs.

90. New England Patriots: Nic Harris, SS, Oklahoma
Nic Harris seems like the strong safety-linebacker tweener the Patriots love to have on their roster. With retirement knocking down Rodney Harrison's door, the Patriots would love to add someone like Harris to their roster.

Did you see this kid last night, he has got more than a little "Rodney" in him.

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VJCPatriot

The positional needs are right. But the draft hardly ever goes as you desire. That's because there are 31 other teams going after their players. We'll see how it shakesout on 2009 but I can guarantee that not everybone will be happy with who we get. That's the only certainty.

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JSn

Hard to fully accept the comments on our RB's. Our committee of Fossils and Mediocrates had the regular seasons #6 ranked run game.

I have serious doubts we'll draft a RB this year unless someone irresistable falls right into our laps.

Offense can safely age and still score points. Defense simply has to be smart and fast and just the right mix of vets and young'uns.

How great is it that a guy like Mayo is probably the next Tedy Bruschi on AND off the field? Nice to have a "Patriot's Way Vet" who's that young.

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dryheat44

I would be very happy with those four players, although I'd prefer to get Spiller with a lower pick. However, some team will probably overdraft him. He probably is the fastest kid in the draft. I like Sintim, Harris, and Harris very much, although VT kids scare me, as they have a very high turd factor. I think a kid might have to be found guilty in federal court of multiple murders of babies and puppies for Beemer not to recruit him.

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FreeTedWilliams

I wanted the Pats to pick Steve Slaton last year out of West Virginia as the heir apparent to Kevin Faulk, he ended up going between the Crable and O'Connel picks in the 3rd round. I think that Spiller can be the same kind of impact screen/draw/kick return player as Faulk, just with much more speed (and hopefully Faulk's uncanny ability to make first downs).

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VJCPatriot

Our RBs were great WHEN HEALTHY. And that's the rub. Morris, Jordan, and LM spent lots of time hurt in 2008. It was not till near the end of the season that Morris and Jordan were BOTH healthy at the same time and able to play. The Pats getting insurance at RB is a reasonable use of a draft choice imo. Would I prioritize RB? No. But would I draft insurance if the value was right? Yes.

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dryheat44

That's his upside, but man is he frail. I doubt he weighs 180, and he'll probably do less than 5 reps at the combine. He might be best served moving to flanker.

I think the guy to replace Faulk this year in this years' draft is Ringer, if we want to get one in the first three rounds. But I would love to spend a late-rounder on our fellow alum Brinkley, assuming his knee checks out. What that kid accomplished in a no-talent offense is remarkable.

Herring from ASU is another possibility, and Woods from Texas Tech.

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j00fek

why people dont put OL in their mocks is beyond me, we are in need of OL help

tanked_as_usual

I agree........I believe a day 1 pick will be used on OL.......must get quality for that group as there is the potential for many departure after next season......my first choice would be an OG as mankins may not be here and neal is breaking down

LuthierJr

Pretty good draft. I really like they picked one of my binkies Nic Harris. He played pretty well last night despite the loss. If we could get him in the third with the comp pick I'd like it.