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PonyExpress · 04-23-2007, 02:46 AM

#24 A Spencer Purdue OLB
#28 D Harris Michigan ILB
#91 T Hunt PSU RB
#127 A. Barnes Florida Int LB
#171 CJ Gaddis Clemson S
#180 J.Anoai GTech DT
#202 W. Gay Louisville CB
#208 M. Otto Purdue OT
#209 CJ Wilson Baylor CB
#247 J. Zabransky B.State QB

UDFAs
K. Jackson Arkansas DT
Shanle Nebraska S
M. Bullitt TexasAM S
C. Session Pitt ILB
D. Harrington MO ILB
Z. Diles KSt ILB
T. Brackenridge WState CB
A. Applewhite SDSt OLB

***DaBruinz*** · 04-23-2007, 12:44 PM

Intersting Mock, though I don't care for Spencer and I don't think you do enough for the Pats at safety.

I have a question about Barnes. What was his involvement during the FIU/UM brawl.

The 12th Man · 04-23-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyExpress

#24 A Spencer Purdue OLB
#28 D Harris Michigan ILB
#91 T Hunt PSU RB
#127 A. Barnes Florida Int LB
#171 CJ Gaddis Clemson S
#180 J.Anoai GTech DT
#202 W. Gay Louisville CB
#208 M. Otto Purdue OT
#209 CJ Wilson Baylor CB
#247 J. Zabransky B.State QB

UDFAs
K. Jackson Arkansas DT
Shanle Nebraska S
M. Bullitt TexasAM S
C. Session Pitt ILB
D. Harrington MO ILB
Z. Diles KSt ILB
T. Brackenridge WState CB
A. Applewhite SDSt OLB

I think it would be kinda funny if we had two Gays on our roster.

bakes781 · 04-23-2007, 01:01 PM

I like these picks for the most part. Gaddis is a guy I like a lot on day 2.

Ochmed Jones · 04-23-2007, 01:18 PM

Replace Barnes with DeOssie and I would be very happy with that draft.

PonyExpress · 04-23-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Intersting Mock, though I don't care for Spencer and I don't think you do enough for the Pats at safety.

I have a question about Barnes. What was his involvement during the FIU/UM brawl.

Barnes was not suspended, 16 other Golden Lions were. IMO Barnes is as talented as Timmons. It will take him 2 seasons to fully adjust but by year 3 the Pats will have an impact ILB with a world of athletic talent, who can rush the passer as well. You can't argue with taste... if you don't like Spencer so be it. I think he is a very safe, quality selection likely to start at OLB by year 3 and impact as a pass rusher quickly. CJ Gaddis has experience at all 3 secondary positions and is an excellent special teams player. He is probably best suited for SS. His athleticism and football character are top notch. The immediate impact as a starter may not be there, but we're in this for the long haul. It may take Gaddis a couple years, but he will be a very good player.

PonyExpress · 04-23-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

Replace Barnes with DeOssie and I would be very happy with that draft.

Barnes' athletic talent is comparable and he played against better competition. His game is more physical. I consider Deossie a greater risk, despite his pedigree.

ayjackson · 04-23-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The 12th Man

I think it would be kinda funny if we had two Gays on our roster.

It would be okay as long as they didn't shower together.

***DaBruinz*** · 04-23-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyExpress

Barnes was not suspended, 16 other Golden Lions were. IMO Barnes is as talented as Timmons. It will take him 2 seasons to fully adjust but by year 3 the Pats will have an impact ILB with a world of athletic talent, who can rush the passer as well. You can't argue with taste... if you don't like Spencer so be it. I think he is a very safe, quality selection likely to start at OLB by year 3 and impact as a pass rusher quickly. CJ Gaddis has experience at all 3 secondary positions and is an excellent special teams player. He is probably best suited for SS. His athleticism and football character are top notch. The immediate impact as a starter may not be there, but we're in this for the long haul. It may take Gaddis a couple years, but he will be a very good player.

Pony -
I didn't ask if he was suspended. I asked what his involvement was in the brawl. There were players on both sides who were involved and didn't get suspended.

One of the things I always take into consideration when evaluating players is whether or not they've played on special teams. If not, then I have a hard time seeing them fitting into the Pats roster. If they have, then I see them having an impacter sooner rather than later.

What sort of special teams players are the guys you've got the Pats drafting?

PonyExpress · 04-23-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Pony -
I didn't ask if he was suspended. I asked what his involvement was in the brawl. There were players on both sides who were involved and didn't get suspended.

One of the things I always take into consideration when evaluating players is whether or not they've played on special teams. If not, then I have a hard time seeing them fitting into the Pats roster. If they have, then I see them having an impacter sooner rather than later.

What sort of special teams players are the guys you've got the Pats drafting?

Barnes' involvement in the brawl was not significant enough to warrant a suspension. Gaddis is an elite special teams player with a resume of blocked kicks. Barnes has the size speed ratio and footspeed to be an elite gunner, with 3 blocked kicks to his credit.