Warren94

New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints

In the previous rumor mill edition the New England Patriots were a topic of possible trade speculation in regards to the possibility of them moving up in the draft in order to target Vernon Gholston, and while that remains a possibility, the Patriots may also consider moving down in the draft if the draft does play out in a certain fashion. If the Patriots either can not pull off a deal in order to jump ahead of the Jets or decide not to make a move on the trade, it would make sense for them to consider trade down options.
Derrick Harvey remains a possibility at pick #7, however most pundits feel that he is a better fit at the traditional 4-3 defensive end position, so his transition to a possible 3-4 defense is not a lock, nor would be anywhere near the smooth transition Vernon Gholston would make to the position, so the Patriots will likely pass on Harvey in favor of what many feel is possibly their largest area of need, and that is at the cornerback position. The combination of the facts that there are several top cornerback prospects in Leodis McKelvin, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Aqib Talib, and Mike Jenkins, and that following the 7th overall pick the Pats do not have another pick for 55 selections, adds up to a result that may merit a trade down. So what team may be looking to move up into the 7th spot? The New Orleans Saints. The Saints biggest need may be at the defensive tackle position, and considering the Saints made acquisitions the likes of Jonathan Vilma, Dan Morgan, and Randal Gay to help at the linebacker and defensive secondary allows them to possibly deal a 2nd round selection in order to move up and take a stud defensive tackle prospect in Sedrick Ellis out of USC. This proposed deal makes a ton of sense for both franchises and if the Saints are indeed willing to offer the 10th and 40th overall picks to move up to 7th pick I believe a deal will get done on draft day.

I apologize if this has been posted.

BelichickFan

Where is this from ?

BelichickFan

I think the Patriots would do that - I also wouldn't discount a bigger move down with Minnesota as I've read in a few places they're locked and loaded for Derrick Harvey.

Warren94

It was from the War Room via Draft Daddy.com I would be all over it.

letekro

I assume they're talking about a swap of seconds here? I would be OK w/ that, especially if M. Ryan is still on the board.

Warren94

BradyToMoss

One problem with this scenario playing out is the latest information coming out of Kansas City. They are in love with Sedrick Ellis. Interior quick, penetrating, run stuffing DT's don't grow on trees, both of these guys are going, going, gone by 7.

http://draftheadquarters.com/blog/?p=127


Dorsey to the Rams
Ellis to KC

BelichickFan

Yeah, right now I'm looking at :

Miami - J. Long
St. Louis - Dorsey
Atlanta - Ryan
Raiders - McFadden
Chiefs - Ellis
Jets - Gholston or C. Long
Patriots . . .

I also wouldn't be surprised if The Jest took Ellis if he were there as their DL isn't strong.

tombonneau

I think no question NE pulls the trigger on that in a heartbeat, but would the Saints give up a #2 to move up only a few spots?

BradyToMoss

I can't see the Falcons spending the 3rd overall pick on a guy like Matt Ryan, his grade doesn't justify it. I can see Dimitroff grabbing the phone and lighting up the Pats "bat phone" in a matter of seconds with Gholston and CLong on the board and he'll try and pry a 1, 2 and 4 out of us to do it.

1. JLong
2. GDorsey
3. "Hello is this Bill?"