bakes781

With the offseason additions of Springs and Bodden, CB wouldn't seem like a 1st day need. But if the value is there they probably wouldn't pass it up. Early on the favorite amongst most was Alphonso Smith, but after the combine Darius Butler has seen his stock climb. Assuming Malcolm Jenkins isn't there at #23, who do you like better?

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mayoclinic

I don't want a CB on the first day of the draft at all. But if I had to pick one, Smith seems to be the perfect Pats type of ballhawking CB. It's close, because Butler has slightly better footwork, speed and size. But Smith's ball skills and instincts win out.

I still think if we are going CB I would take Sean Smith over both. But again, I don't want a CB. OL, LB, S and DL are greater priorities right now.

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Warren94

Jarius Byrd, Oregon

condon84

I'd take Butler. He's also got the size to play safety and is just as fast and athletic. He looked great in the ball-skills drill at the combine and showed great run support during the season. Don't get me wrong, I love Alphonso Smith, but if I were to choose, I'd pick Butler because of his versatility. Plus, Butler played some offense with UConn and was the best playmaker on it even when they had Donald Brown.

Brady-To-Branch

I like them both and Butler reminds me of Sam Madison, but I prefer Smith b/c he's more talented and can do more.

Good poll, btw.

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Ochmed Jones

With a 7.09 3 cone drill time, it is hard to see A Smith thriving in our soft zone defense where he would be forced to break on the ball continually.

Butler seems like a much better fit for what the Pats CB do play in and play out.

bakes781

I would agree. He'd probably be a plan C at #23, but I'd jump on him if he was there at #34.

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PATSNUTme

That would be my choice in the 2nd round. I woudl also take Sean Smith.

Warren94

Another guy I like is Rashard Johnson from Alabama. I don't think Rodney is coming back unless he's a guy we sign after week 10 or so

spann31

dj more or sean smith