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Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
From his latest mock draft:
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7. Patriots
Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy: Some of my counterparts in the mock drafting industry are convinced the Patriots are interested in Boise State offensive tackle Ryan Clady here. That's certainly not what I'm hearing. The club has had a strong interest in McKelvin for a long time. The Pats love his speed (4.38), and it's definitely an area of need. And no, the Fernando Bryant signing isn't going to derail my prediction.
Although I tend to agree with Mosely about the Pats' interest in Clady, I am a little skeptical about the Pats tipping their hand so early and strongly as he suggests. The Pats have had their first round draft interests leaked before such as when Michael Felger reported (before he became persona non-grata in Foxboro) a week before the draft that the Pats were really high on Ty Warren, but never this far away from the draft.
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Although I tend to agree with Mosely about the Pats' interest in Clady, I am a little skeptical about the Pats tipping their hand so early and strongly as he suggests. The Pats have had their first round draft interests leaked before such as when Michael Felger reported (before he became persona non-grata in Foxboro) a week before the draft that the Pats were really high on Ty Warren, but never this far away from the draft.
Yeah, i don't know just when everyone thinks they knew what the Pats are doing they go and do something completely out of left field. I like McKelvin as well but at number 7? No thanks, i'd rather trade down get some more picks and maybe get Cason.
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Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
Teams never tip their hand this early for the draft. If they do it's to create a diversion away from a player they are really interested in. I can't see the Pats drafting a corner this high when they could trade down a few spots and still grab one.
Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
I still think CB at 7 doesn't make sense. They could've just re-signed Asante if they were willing to pay such a high price for a CB. Unless they thought Asante was overrated, which they very well could have.
And he's wrong about us lacking speed at CB, Hobbs is our fastest DB and ran a similar 40 time to what McKelvin was clocked at as well.
I think that in general, it's probably in the Pats best interest to leak out that they have interest in several prospects who will be available at 7, ie Clady, McKelvin. If a potential trading partner knows that the Pats interest is really in Gholston, for instance, and Gholston is gone by #7, the trading partner will feel they have the leverage.
Last edited by BradyManny; 03-24-2008 at 11:35 AM..
Although I tend to agree with Mosely about the Pats' interest in Clady, I am a little skeptical about the Pats tipping their hand so early and strongly as he suggests. The Pats have had their first round draft interests leaked before such as when Michael Felger reported (before he became persona non-grata in Foxboro) a week before the draft that the Pats were really high on Ty Warren, but never this far away from the draft.
Exactly, so this translates to the Pats being completely enamored with DRC.
Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
As long as its a corner, I'm fine.
My hope is that BBs favorite corner isnt the same one as everyone elses, and we can trade down to the middle of the first, gain more picks, and still get the guy we want.
Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson
As long as its a corner, I'm fine.
My hope is that BBs favorite corner isnt the same one as everyone elses, and we can trade down to the middle of the first, gain more picks, and still get the guy we want.
I think that's the hopeful and likeful scenario. Using #7 on a CB doesn't jive with the Pats sense of value. Why spend the 7th pick on a corner who will get a hefty contract when we could've retained Asante? Why draft McKelvin who is repeatedly noted as not being as strong in zone coverage is also puzzling given the Pats system. A guy like Cason in the middle to late first round in a trade down scenario is much better value, much less risk. Not that I'm a draft expert, but I'd think Cason is a better fit for the Pats than McKelvin at any spot in the draft.
Last edited by BradyManny; 03-24-2008 at 12:23 PM..
Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344
I still think CB at 7 doesn't make sense. They could've just re-signed Asante if they were willing to pay such a high price for a CB. Unless they thought Asante was overrated, which they very well could have.
And he's wrong about us lacking speed at CB, Hobbs is our fastest DB and ran a similar 40 time to what McKelvin was clocked at as well.
I think that in general, it's probably in the Pats best interest to leak out that they have interest in several prospects who will be available at 7, ie Clady, McKelvin. If a potential trading partner knows that the Pats interest is really in Gholston, for instance, and Gholston is gone by #7, the trading partner will feel they have the leverage.
Re: Matt Mosely say the Pats have had a strong interest in Leodis McKelvin
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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson
#7 pick isnt going to cost 9.5 mill a year.
Andy...How much will a 7 cost a year?? So 5 years at how much?? Just curious how close that is to Asante money...not that I think that they should have paid him..I do NOT, but I also do not think there will be value at 7 for a CB...a DL (Dorsey)...a pass rushing OLB (Gholston)..even an OT (Clady..possibly a stretch..) yes. Otherwise I think they trade down and grab a corner there..