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***PATSNUTme*** · 01-24-2009, 02:16 PM

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Using that board I would take Laurinaitis with #23 and trade up to take sean Smith in the 2nd. That would give us 2 or 3 3rd rounders which is good in this draft.

AzPatsFan · 01-24-2009, 02:31 PM

That would be an extremely good draft in my Opinion. I'd even trade up to the mid teens for Lauranitis. I truly believe he solidifies the Defense for a Decade.

Then take another DE--> OLB candidate with the other second, and a OL or CB in three. and a backup NT in four.

JMarr · 01-24-2009, 02:32 PM

I don't know much about Laurinaitis, but from what I have seen of Maualuga, you trade UP to get him if possible.

Also start looking at looking at the Bears' or Vikings' first round slots being traded straight up to the Pats for Cassel. IMO he makes either team an instant legitimate contender. I think he's especially attractive to the Bears, as they know that neither Orton or Grossman will EVER get them over the top and they need to contend now. Maybe either team would rather take a flyer on a Sanchez or Stafford, but I doubt it.

AzPatsFan · 01-24-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JMarr

I don't know much about Laurinaitis, but from what I have seen of Maualuga, you trade UP to get him if possible.

Also start looking at looking at the Bears' or Vikings' first round slots being traded straight up to the Pats for Cassel. IMO he makes either team an instant legitimate contender. I think he's especially attractive to the Bears, as they know that neither Orton or Grossman will EVER get them over the top and they need to contend now. Maybe either team would rather take a flyer on a Sanchez or Stafford, but I doubt it.

Maualuga is good but he is a two down ILB in my opinion. Round one is Too high for only a two down player.

PatsCanDoIt · 01-24-2009, 03:55 PM

Why do Patriots fans want to draft Mayo's backup in the first round? When looking for an ILB to pair with Mayo I compare them to Ted Johnson. Laurinitis is no Ted Johnson. Jasper Brinkley on the other hand.....

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 01-24-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsCanDoIt

Why do Patriots fans want to draft Mayo's backup in the first round? When looking for an ILB to pair with Mayo I compare them to Ted Johnson. Laurinitis is no Ted Johnson. Jasper Brinkley on the other hand.....

...is no Ted Johnson, but he's a lot closer than Laurinaitis and a lot cheaper.

JMarr · 01-24-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsCanDoIt

Why do Patriots fans want to draft Mayo's backup in the first round? When looking for an ILB to pair with Mayo I compare them to Ted Johnson. Laurinitis is no Ted Johnson. Jasper Brinkley on the other hand.....

Maualuga could play any LB position in the Pats' system IMO. Mayo and AD are the only sure starters at LB now. With Bruschi a backup at best next season and nothing but question marks with everyone else [including Vrabel], this team should draft Maualuga in round one if they can swing it.