What player would you take?

[carolinatony]

If you could pick at 5/6, what player would you grab?
I want a LB but I know BB won't take one this early so ANY defensive player would be fine with me. I am happy with the offense.
So, if you could make the pick and NOT tade down...who would you like on the Pats next year?
Happy Holidays

[Canada's #1 Pats Fan]

Depends whether or not Asante leaves. If he goes, then a corner - whoever of the 2 Jenkins' that Pats think fit their system. If he stays then one of the two LB's the Pats feel can make an impact sooner - Gholston or Laurinaitis (sp?).

[patfanmike]

Seasons Greetings,

At our draft position (8 +/-1) I would select someone who we expect to be on the field for all/most of the Offensive/Defensive plays, an impact player who should be starting by the 3'rd game, at a position that has an expectancy of 8 years. ie not RB, WR, S

There are always exceptions, we took Irving Fryar with the first pick in the '84 NFL draft, however I would limit my selection options to the following positions.

for a top-10 pick: QB, OT, TE, DE, Hybrid DE/LB, or CB. (No RB, WR, OG, OC, DT, MLB, S)
for a top-20 pick: QB, OT/G, TE, DE, Hybrid DE/LB, or DB. (No RB, WR, OC, MLB)
My preference for the #8 draft pick: TE, Hybrid DE/LB, or CB.

Mike

[PonyExpress]

Gholston, C. Long, Jake Long.

[Remix 6]

i'll take Jenkins since hes a tremendous CB prospect. Theres plenty LBs although i really want Gholston but an inside backer would be more of a need. I pray everynight for Gooden.

and if we go LB @ #8..i REALLY want rey maualuga

first i said he was a freelancer..bad attitude but i came to realize..we need a playmaker. we need a wild man in the middle. Hes a big hitter..mean attitude on field..hes wild. Like Seau..Harrison. I think he can really become something special here.