What are the odds the Pats use #7?

[ctpatsfan77]

Simple question, really.

I put the odds at ~25% or so, because I expect the Pats should be able to trade down.

[Watson's IQ]

Pretty arbitrary question, haha. I can see realistic scenarios on both sides, so 50% seems about right to me.

[Anatnom]

It will be interesting to see, especially as a Niners fan.

[THEARCHIVES]

I chose 50% or so. If McFadden falls to New England, they could swing a trade with Dallas. But that is highly unlikely. I think they will move down a spot or two but nothing more.

[patsfan-1982]

i heard that all the top 5 teams are trying to trade down because the draft is so deep so teams like the cowboys could make a trade to get mcfedden or jake long and if matt ryan dont fall i think the pats will have to use the pick

[PatsFan24]

i think they trade down

[WhiZa]

I think you are all assuming it is easy to trade higher picks. It's actually a lot harder unless you get a team that is looking for a specific player and is willing to throw in the kitchen sink for it. the only way we trade the pick is if it's a real bargain for someone else. If it's a real bargain I would rather just take the #7 pick ourselves.

[JoePats]

Stupid Bears...

General manager Jerry Angelo met with agent Eugene Parker in the morning and they huddled again throughout the evening working on details of a contract that would bring the first-round pick from 2003 back for what has been said will be a quarterback competition involving Kyle Orton. A source said it will be a one- or two-year deal and includes incentives based on playing time and performance. Re-signing Grossman was one of the organization's top goals when it arrived at the combine Wednesday.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/footb...bear23.article

That's a possible trade partner who is probably out of the Matt Ryan mix.

[Jimke]

Originally Posted by JoePats

Stupid Bears...

General manager Jerry Angelo met with agent Eugene Parker in the morning and they huddled again throughout the evening working on details of a contract that would bring the first-round pick from 2003 back for what has been said will be a quarterback competition involving Kyle Orton. A source said it will be a one- or two-year deal and includes incentives based on playing time and performance. Re-signing Grossman was one of the organization's top goals when it arrived at the combine Wednesday.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/footb...bear23.article

That's a possible trade partner who is probably out of the Matt Ryan mix.

Jerry Angelo does not believe that teams need a good quarterback to

win in the NFL. He also does not want to pay out Tom Brady type money.

[JoePats]

Originally Posted by Jimke

Jerry Angelo does not believe that teams need a good quarterback to win in the NFL.

Well then they can just keep waiting for their league to be historically bad and make sure they have a great defense and no injuries. What a blueprint.