Newest Sporting News 3-Round Mock (3/5) - New England Patriots Forums

primetime · 03-05-2008, 12:21 PM

Here's what Sporting News has in their latest mock draft on March 5th, the first after the combine.

1/7) Vernon Gholston, DE, OSU: (from San Francisco) The Patriots need an outside linebacker who rushes the passer and is a force against the run. After Gholston's workout at the Combine, the Patriots believe he can be that man.

(Other notables: Has Ryan Clady going 1st overall with Chris Long 2nd, Quentin Groves 13th)

2/62) Dan Connor, OLB, PSU: Age is an increasing factor at inside linebacker. Connor will help make the position younger and have a year of tutoring from Tedy Bruschi before becoming a starter.

3/69) Chris Johnson, RB, ECU: (from Oakland) Johnson would an explosive back to spell starter Laurence Maroney. He also would be groomed to replace Kevin Faulk, who turns 32 in June.

3/94) Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas: The Patriots should gamble on the fast Finley to see if he can maximize his talent and become a big-time receiving threat.

Jimke · 03-05-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by primetime

Here's what Sporting News has in their latest mock draft on March 5th, the first after the combine.

1/7) Vernon Gholston, DE, OSU: (from San Francisco) The Patriots need an outside linebacker who rushes the passer and is a force against the run. After Gholston's workout at the Combine, the Patriots believe he can be that man.

(Other notables: Has Ryan Clady going 1st overall with Chris Long 2nd, Quentin Groves 13th)

2/62) Dan Connor, OLB, PSU: Age is an increasing factor at inside linebacker. Connor will help make the position younger and have a year of tutoring from Tedy Bruschi before becoming a starter.

3/69) Chris Johnson, RB, ECU: (from Oakland) Johnson would an explosive back to spell starter Laurence Maroney. He also would be groomed to replace Kevin Faulk, who turns 32 in June.

3/94) Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas: The Patriots should gamble on the fast Finley to see if he can maximize his talent and become a big-time receiving threat.

Where are the cornerbacks?

Dago · 03-05-2008, 12:27 PM

i like connor and obviously gholston but no CB in other round?

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 03-05-2008, 12:43 PM

Conner would be good value in the second round. Chris Johnson would be an abosulte steal in the third round. I would take a corner in the fourth round instead of a TE.

Watson's IQ · 03-05-2008, 01:04 PM

There is NO way Chris Johnson is around in the 3rd round. I would be shocked if he's even there when they pick at 62.

If Gholston is indeed the pick, and more and more it's looking that way, than I think pick #62 absolutely needs to be a CB, assuming a good one is still available.

dhamz · 03-05-2008, 01:08 PM

Ryan Clady #1 overall?

Ochmed Jones · 03-05-2008, 01:46 PM

I think BP will use the draft to continue to build his defense. I can't see Miami taking Clady at #1.

mavfan2390 · 03-05-2008, 02:08 PM

I'd cry tears of joy, but we really don't need another tight end, we have two good recieving TE's, and we can probably pick up a cheap #3 TE in the 6th or 7th rounds, or in free agency.

tombonneau · 03-05-2008, 02:29 PM

I'd be happy with that assuming CB is addressed via FA and/or trade.

***DaBruinz*** · 03-05-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by primetime

Here's what Sporting News has in their latest mock draft on March 5th, the first after the combine.

1/7) Vernon Gholston, DE, OSU: (from San Francisco) The Patriots need an outside linebacker who rushes the passer and is a force against the run. After Gholston's workout at the Combine, the Patriots believe he can be that man.

(Other notables: Has Ryan Clady going 1st overall with Chris Long 2nd, Quentin Groves 13th)

2/62) Dan Connor, OLB, PSU: Age is an increasing factor at inside linebacker. Connor will help make the position younger and have a year of tutoring from Tedy Bruschi before becoming a starter.

3/69) Chris Johnson, RB, ECU: (from Oakland) Johnson would an explosive back to spell starter Laurence Maroney. He also would be groomed to replace Kevin Faulk, who turns 32 in June.

3/94) Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas: The Patriots should gamble on the fast Finley to see if he can maximize his talent and become a big-time receiving threat.

Gholston and Johnson would be nice additions. However, imho, Connor is a horrible fit for the Pats at ILB. Also, I don't see the Pats "gambling" on a TE like Finley when they have needs at CB that have to be addressed.