Draft howler thread, part 2

[ctpatsfan77]

Since we now know where the Pats' pick officially is, figured I'd start a new thread. [Again, doesn't have to be Pats specific, but it just has to be proof of a whole lot of stoopid.]

Anyhow, here's my first howler, and boy is it a doozie, from a Rams fan blog:

7. New England-Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.

I could actually see them taking Brohm to back up Brady, but this made more sense.

[BelichickFan]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

He must have typed that in the midst of FootGate - there is no other explanation.

[ctpatsfan77]

Again, another one from the quarterback follies file:

63. New England Patriots – Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia
The Patriots add another weapon to its arsenal. Joe Flacco is tempting here with no great backup for the Patriots.

Oh, great. So the Pats should either add a RB they don't need, or a QB they don't think they need.

[Seriously, folks, isn't it saying something that the Pats had just Brady and Cassel on the roster to start the 2006 season?]

[sebman2112]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Again, another one from the quarterback follies file:



Oh, great. So the Pats should either add a RB they don't need, or a QB they don't think they need.

[Seriously, folks, isn't it saying something that the Pats had just Brady and Cassel on the roster to start the 2006 season?]

I understand your comment concerning his Flacco remark, but Steve Slaton at 63rd overall could be good value, and he fits the 3rd down receiving roll Faulk has filled for us nicely. I'm not saying Faulk needs replacing, but he's not going to play forever, and Slaton could take over for him, when needed.

[ctpatsfan77]

This one from Football Experts was posted on the main board:

Originally Posted by b72s

http://www.prodraftguide.net/staffmock07.html

New England Patriots (from SF) - DT Glenn Dorsey (LSU)
The New England Patriots do have to address the interior of the defensive line and they have been rumored to be testing the trade waters with NT Vince Wilfork. With that said, HC Bill Belichick has been known to take the best player available over need as they often find success later in the draft or with veterans at addressing their problem areas. Dorsey's stock has taken a hit and a month ago, it would seem unfathomable for him to slide this far but it is becoming a reality (especially with the medical red flags). Either Gholston, Ellis, or McFadden will fall to the Pats, so this pick does make sense.

[primetime]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Oh, great. So the Pats should either add a RB they don't need, or a QB they don't think they need.

Slaton's actually got really good hands. While Hester is apparently the guy the Patriots are really interested in as Faulk's heir apparent, Slaton has alot of potential as a third down weapon as well.

[ctpatsfan77]

Originally Posted by primetime

Slaton's actually got really good hands. While Hester is apparently the guy the Patriots are really interested in as Faulk's heir apparent, Slaton has alot of potential as a third down weapon as well.

FWIW, my point wasn't that Slaton and/or Flacco are bad players, merely that it's all kinds of stupid to say that RB and QB are their main positions of need at that point.

And which Hester are you referring to? Devin? Jacob? Prynne?

Seriously, though, this is the first time I've heard Hester mentioned as a potential Patriot. . . .

[ctpatsfan77]

This may be the worst Patriots mock I've seen yet. Seriously:

1.7 Glenn Dorsey DT LSU
2.31 Reggie Smith S Oklahoma
3.6 Patrick Chung S Oregon
3.31 Drew Radovich G USC

[patchick]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

This may be the worst Patriots mock I've seen yet. Seriously:

1.7 Glenn Dorsey DT LSU
2.31 Reggie Smith S Oklahoma
3.6 Patrick Chung S Oregon
3.31 Drew Radovich G USC

Ooh, that's excellent! A clean O-fer on every top position of need!!! I don't think that can be beaten, but this one posted just 2 days ago on the draftprospects blog is at least mildly nauseating:

1.7 Derrick Harvey DE/OLB Florida
2.31 Roy Schuening OG Oregon St.
3.6 Donnie Avery WR Houston
3.31 Simeon Castille CB Alabama

[ctpatsfan77]

Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

This may be the worst Patriots mock I've seen yet. Seriously:

1.7 Glenn Dorsey DT LSU
2.31 Reggie Smith S Oklahoma
3.6 Patrick Chung S Oregon
3.31 Drew Radovich G USC

Oh, BTW . . . it gets better:

Glenn Dorsey Overview
Dorsey should be a lock for a Top 5 pick. Had good college career, Glen Dorsey is more of a Warren Sapp type of DT than a true run stopper. Could go 1st overall, but that depends on who ends up with the 1st overall pick. In 2007, Glenn Dorsey was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Outland Trophy, the Lott Trophy and the Lombardi Award, becoming the only player to have won all four awards.
Combine Update: Glenn Dorsey checked into the combine at 6-1 1/2, 297 pounds.

Patriots Draft Overview
The Patriots need LB and CB help, and should take the BPA in the 1st Round. [So why are you giving us a DT, you moron? --Ed.] Also, with the need to probably replace CB Asanti Samuel look for a trade for a veteran CB.

The Patriots did not overspend for CB Asanti Samuel, and I don't blame them. CB Asanti Samuel is, in my opinion, one of the more overrated players in the NFL. Asanti Samuel is good, but the Eagles will probably be disappointed.

The Patriots might trade down with a team like the Vikings for their 1st pick and CB Antionio Winfield. A straight trade (2nd or 3rd Round Pick) with the Vikings for CB Antionio Winfield is also possible.

Reggie Smith Overview
One of the top safeties. Could move into 1st round with good combine.

Patrick Chung Overview
Quick safety who develop into a good NFL player. [If this guy were any obvious relation of Eugene Chung, I might well have killed myself already. --Ed.]

Drew Radovich Overview
Has good pass blocking skills and can pull well, should make a nice NFL guard.