JSn

I'd like to see a safety and LB in round one if we have two picks. After that I think we could take a chance on a WR or O-Lineman. I guess I shudder at the thought considering Chad Jackson, but I suppose they've learned for the ticks to watch for in that regard.

If we get Min's #1 (#22?) and draft the defense we need, what would you guys think of getting Jeremy Maclin in Round #2? It's a WR, and I think he's projected low first round, but he sounds like a great complement across from Randy (and to ultimately replace him).

Another possibility is Percy Harvin, a receiving RB, but it doesn't sound like he'll ever fall to round #2.

Here are their pages @ college football's site.


JEREMY MACLIN



PERCY HARVIN

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patsfaninpa

NFLSCOUT.COM has Maclin at 13. Probably won't even fall to 22 or 23. Nothing against Percy personally. But, he seems like more of a rb than wr. An Eric Metcalf/D.Meggett/
KFaulk type. Not, a wr.

BradyManny

Yeah, I like Harvin, its hard not to like the guy, he was impressive in the bowl game, playing through an injury and playing well. He has an interesting versatility that I can see the Patriots taking advantage of.

The fact that he's a bit of a hybrid RB/WR player might work to his advantage, he wouldn't be asked to do the same things Chad Jackson was asked to do, and might have a better chance of succeeding as a Patriot as a clearly defined role player.

As for a pure receiver, I like Deon Butler, and he's going to be a late round guy. I want a small, quick guy. I trust them more in the draft. Quan Cosby looked good to me, and being an older guy I think actually fits the Pats for what they want.

EDIT: Comparing Harvin to Faulk works for me - one day Faulk will need a replacement (he has a few good years left), Harvin could be that replacement, it might be early to get him, but he can contribute in the meanwhile.

The Pats used some 2 RB sets this season. Can you imagine putting Faulk and Harvin in the backfield at the same time in a passing situation. LOL @ the linebackers that have to deal with that in coverage.

dryheat44

I'd rather see a pass-catching TE, like Coffman, in the second over a WR. Don't get me wrong, we could use another WR threat (I love Heyward-Bey), but I'd rather get Coffman in the door so he can get a year part-time and work on his blocking to be ready when Hands of Feet Watson heads out the door.

I see a lot of DeSean Jackson in Harvin. Yeah, he would probably help us. I mean, his absolute floor would be Bethel Johnson, right?

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bakes781

I'd be hesitant to draft any skill position(WR/RB) players on day one. They generally demand more $ & our history has been bust city.

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Hold on while I wipe my eyes. That's funny stuff. Aidez-moi.

Yeah, I was thinking about DeSean Jackson when I was considering this guy.
If we had a third receiver with a third kind of way to threaten the field, that would be great news for the offense. Might slow Welker down to only a gazillion catches a year, but with Brady probably coming back, we've seen how deadly he is with great pass-catching options. But probably moot if he's going to be gone early anyway.

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patsfaninpa

Deon looked good in the Rose Bowl. In the past, he had trouble getting off of the
line against a good cb. But, not many teams play us man. We chem them up. So,
he could be a good fit for us. I have PSU season tix and have seen a lot of him.
At first, he was used mainly as a deep threat. But, now has become a well-rounded
receiver. Will prob have a good shuttle time at the Combine.

I'm hoping Maroney has a big year for us in 09. If he doesn't, then we can look at rb.
But, I'd like to give him a shot if he's healthy to be the man. We're not going to realize
how good K.Faulk is until he leaves. Man, he comes up with clutch plays. Always seems
to get the 1st down. I can see Percy becoming more of that type of player than a
pure wr.

DaBruinz

How about neither? The Pats need to focus on the defense again this year, with a slightly lesser focus on the O-line. Beyond that, BVA.

CanadianPat'sFan

Now that would be a nightmare...for the opposition.

Three WR who I like, only Murphy in the second, right now are:

Louis Murphy, Florida. I thought he looked good in the bowl game and with his size and speed, if we are looking for a Randy replacement he looks good. Maybe a year with Randy would be good for the kid as he did not have a great season in 08 but he did have alot going on in his personal life. I doubt he will get by Al Davis early in the second.

Deon Butler, Penn State. Yes I am serious a Penn State reciever not named Williams...who I think had loads of talent aswell. I know he is small 5' 10 and 175lbs but he runs in the low 4.4's. From what I read he has a great work ethic and I think we could get after the 4th round. I just like what I saw on the field and think he could be a player in the NFL.

Aaron Kelly, Clemson. Another late rounder who draft stock dropped with the production (or lack of) of Clemson offense. If he had of come out last year I think he would have gone high with 88 receptions, 1,081 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2007. He must improve his 40 is the downside (4.5)

BradyManny

I agree with your assessment on defense and reinforcements for the OL, but wide receiver is a big need long term, too, there's nothing in the pipeline and no depth behind Moss. We should be thankful we should be stacked in terms of picks in this draft, and can address all those needs in April.