Revman

If it came down to Patriots drafting Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson at 23, who would you rather select. It seems high,especially for Gilbert, but which of these two Ends would have a brighter future for Pat's?

Lockdown06

I wouldnt really want either of these guys with #23, i think both of them have value only if they drop to the second round.

But, with a gun to my head, give me michael johnson - insane measurables, questionable work ethic, but if any team can get him to maximize his effort, its the pats.

TriplecHamp

What he said.

mgteich

My man is Gilbert.

WhiZa

Gilbert at the very least is a good passing rushing DE. Add a few extra pounds and he could be a 3 down DE in a 3-4. Johnson is a OLB project who shows nothing against the run. I honestly can't see Johnson starting for any team in the NFL. Gilbert would be my pick.

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BelichickFan

I'll take Gilbert - excellent upside and a tougher position to find.

Revman

I have remained consistent with my top 3:

1. Rey Maualuga-ILB
2. Alex Mack- Center
3. Evander Hood-DL

* My wild card has been Larry English

* My instinct is telling me that it is a real possibility that Patriots snatch up Michael Johnson-DE-Ga.Tech. I can not explain why his name keeps coming back to me. I feel that he is a Jevon Kearse type athlete. Has elite tools-Belichick may be intrigued enough to make this addition. Pass rusher is a void. Even if Pat's add J.Taylor or Julius Peppers, Johnson could be very tempting to groom in the rotation. His ceiling is way higher than most if a coaching staff can push him. His best could be ahead.

DW Toys

They both have not played up to their abilities in 2008 but are both diamonds. My vote (like to have them both and Johnson plays the OLB we have been trying to "buy" in Taylor or Peppers) is Johnson. He played for a high caliber conference with a national audience in the ACC. He is 6' 7" and 266. He runs a 4.48 40!!!!!!! He had 9 sacks and 17.5 TFL in 2008 and they said he had an off year??? He also drops well and has played OLB. He dod great in the combine in coverage drills. He had an INT last year as well. He was rated a top ten player for the draft at the beginning of 2008 but Georgia Tech had a mediocre season. He just needs the passion of Taylor and he is there for the pick at #23. Some of the DEs we are looking to convert have not.
DW Toys

p8ryts

If it came to those two, I would pass on that selection.

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bigcountry75

I really like Johnson. I have been reading on this message board for a couple of months and decided to finally register and start giving my 2 cents. I keep reading alot of this guy doesn't fit into the pats system or he doesn't relate to an ex patriot player in the same position that was great. So what. I think the knock on Johnson is that he doesn't play the run that well, isn't that why we pay warren, wilfork and seymour? I think it would be nice instead of getting our "system" guys that we got an athletic freak like Johnson. He will be able to rush off of the edge, stretch out running plays, stay with backs out of the backfield and just be able to make plays with sheer athleticism. We really haven't had a lot of athletic players over the years and we have done fine because the players we had (vrabel, bruschi, rodney) were smart and could make up for what they lacked in athleticism. I think though that we do need to get that high energy freak like guy (ware, merriman, james harrison, Kearse in his prime, freeney) and I believe Johnson would fit that mold. I know that people will disagree but hey that's my opinion.