Rising Stars of the Draft

[dryheat44]

Courtesy of Colin Lindsay:

http://www.gbnreport.com/scoutsnotebook.htm

[cstjohn17]

I though this was interesting... "The 2008 draft is looking like it could be a very good one, especially if many of the top juniors eligible to leave school this winter indeed opt to turn pro this year."

It does appear a little weak at the top but has solid depth. With at least 4 picks in the top 100 the Patriots should be able to get younger and faster on D and add depth. Ironic that there is no truly dominant player in the 1 year we pick near the top.

Even if it meant sitting on their hands and passing I can't see anyway the pick in the top 5 unless the are in love with McFadden.

[BelichickFan]

Originally Posted by cstjohn17

Even if it meant sitting on their hands and passing I can't see anyway the pick in the top 5 unless the are in love with McFadden.

If we can just stay at #2 I see no way we won't be able to trade down. Belichick will take less value than the chart says if necessary - and we would only need two hot commodities. McFadden is almost certainly one. Who else will be a "rising star" to the top ? Too early to say but who are they usually ? Linemen, Pass Rushers, QBs. Out of Dorsey, C. Long, J. Long, Gholston and the group of QB there is a strong chance that 2-3 will emerge as big time guys giving us the trade down market.

[PonyExpress]

McKelvin is definitely worth watching. To say that Cherilus had "off field issues" is a bit much. The guy broke up a bar fight, and no charges were brought. Maybe there's more there, but from what I've read/heard he's a good guy.

[dryheat44]

Would it surprise anybody if Joe Flacco were to become the best NFL quarterback in the draft?

[patchick]

Originally Posted by BelichickFan

If we can just stay at #2 I see no way we won't be able to trade down. Belichick will take less value than the chart says if necessary - and we would only need two hot commodities. McFadden is almost certainly one. Who else will be a "rising star" to the top ?

It could be just one hot commodity, as long as there are multiple suitors!

Originally Posted by dryheat44

Would it surprise anybody if Joe Flacco were to become the best NFL quarterback in the draft?

Nothing would surprise me with NFL quarterbacks at this point (including the Pats taking one in the 3rd round.)

[Ochmed Jones]

I could even see the Pats taking a TE or two in this draft.

[sebman2112]

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I could even see the Pats taking a TE or two in this draft.

I'm not sure about two, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if they selected one TE within the first 3-4 rounds.

[Canada's #1 Pats Fan]

Originally Posted by sebman2112

I'm not sure about two, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if they selected one TE within the first 3-4 rounds.

Do they really have to? David Thomas will be off of IR by next year. Let's not forget him. Next year will be kind of like his 2nd year.

[PonyExpress]

I still like Carlson of ND. His stock is down due to crappy Qbs. Rd 2.