Interesting prediction from Mike Reiss - New England Patriots Forums

***ctpatsfan77*** · 03-10-2011, 01:09 PM

In his chat on ESPN.com:

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DJ (Ann Arbor)

Last season Tedy Bruschi actually predicted a player the Patriots drafted (Gronk), which is the first time I can remember an analyst getting one right for the Pats. So here's your chance, Mike! Never mind round or pick number. Just give me a name: the one guy you'd bet on if you had to bet. (Good think we don't!) And "I bet they trade down" doesn't count!
Mike Reiss (12:30 PM)

How about two -- RB Shane Vereen, California and QB Greg McElroy, Alabama.

Off The Grid · 03-10-2011, 02:00 PM

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Greg McElRoy, baby.

the wrothbroughterer · 03-10-2011, 02:19 PM

I really like McElroy as a developmental QB. The prototypical height and weight is a nice base. Add in that he's a gamer, plays hard, and is a high character guy and he's defined himself as a legitimate draft candidate. Then, when you consider the fact that he got a 49 on his Wonderlic and you've got the makings of a potential draft day steal.

You can develop arm strength and accuracy, you can't develop a brain like that. With a couple years of digesting NFL defensive schemes and conditioning under NFL style guidance, McElroy could be a serious player down the road.

jays52 · 03-10-2011, 02:25 PM

Vereen makes a ton of sense for need. Bursty homerunntype back who can plant and cut in the zone game and the patience to be good in the directional game as well. Fumbleitis concerns me, but a nice scheme fit with experience in the spread.

***Sciz*** · 03-10-2011, 03:11 PM

I'm a big Vereen fan. He makes sense as an "in-between" guy for Benny and Woody, giving the Pats three legitimate weapons at RB. There was talk of bringing back Faulk and having him on the field at the same time as Woodhead. Well, imagine Brady in the shotgun with Woodhead on one side and Vereen on the other. That's a matchup nightmare.

VJCPatriot · 03-10-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sciz

I'm a big Vereen fan. He makes sense as an "in-between" guy for Benny and Woody, giving the Pats three legitimate weapons at RB. There was talk of bringing back Faulk and having him on the field at the same time as Woodhead. Well, imagine Brady in the shotgun with Woodhead on one side and Vereen on the other. That's a matchup nightmare.

I don't see us going to that set often because our tight ends are too valuable as mismatch weapons. Gronk and Hernandez are both beasts. I could certainly see a speedy back as a change of pace guy for BJGE though.

dryheat44 · 03-11-2011, 08:40 AM

I love both of those guys.

scout · 03-11-2011, 10:14 AM

I agree also. The real answer tho, is what round for those two?

***patchick*** · 03-11-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dryheat44

I love both of those guys.

Same here. Very savvy picks from Mike -- I like when reporters look beyond the first round.

patsfaninpa · 03-11-2011, 12:18 PM

Chris Carter - olb - Fresno St.

Position of need. Coached by Pat Hill. Working out with Willie McGinest. Hmmmm. I know he's not ideal size. But, I'd like to get 2 olb's. Brooks Reed at 33 and Carter in the 3RD.