Pat Kirwin "If Gholston is not on the board by #7 the Patriots will trade down"

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Normally mediots comments to me go in one ear and out the other but besides Gil Brandt,The only other media guy I can really respect when they make a comment or prognostication is Pat Kirwin.

While on Sirius NFL Radio this afternoon discussing the Patriots draft possibilities,Kirwin seems very confident that the Patriots main interest at the #7 spot and the only reason they will stay there is if Gholston is available when its thier time to pick,If Gholston is gone by #7 he predicts its a near certainty that the Pats trade down.

Interesting prediction but like I said hes a fantastic guy to listen to so I think its a decent possibility.

He also predicted if Gholston is gone and the Pats DO trade down then it will be with #10 New Orleans who may want Ellis very badly and should still be around at #7.

[Warren94]

Good find. Thanks for the information.

[MrTibbs]

Ok so with that said who do the Patriots take at #10?

[alvinnf]

If they like that much, logic would say that they are willing to move up to get him. If he's around at 3 and 4 or 5 they are on the phone. Obviously so are the JETS.

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Originally Posted by MrTibbs

Ok so with that said who do the Patriots take at #10?

He did say it would likely be a corner but was not as confident in his talk - So Cromartie may be the guy although I think its a bit high of a spot for him at #10 coming from a tiny school

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Originally Posted by alvinnf

If they like that much, logic would say that they are willing to move up to get him. If he's around at 3 and 4 or 5 they are on the phone. Obviously so are the JETS.

I don't know if its going to be a trade with New Orleans but I would be a bit surprised if the Rams pass on Gholston,I think he would fit well with that team and would fill the need in thier weakest spot on a weak defense,Jake Long is another possibility for St Louis but the smart money is on Gholston for them.

[MrTibbs]

I still have visions of a DL or OL............snoozville on draft day.

[alvinnf]

Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I don't know if its going to be a trade with New Orleans but I would be a bit surprised if the Rams pass on Gholston,I think he would fit well with that team and would fill the need in thier weakest spot on a weak defense,Jake Long is another possibility for St Louis but the smart money is on Gholston for them.

Hey I agree with you about a good fit with the rams and thier needs and obviously tackle. I like Gholston, The only thing I have noticed about vernon is he is much better getting pressure with his hand on the ground, he does'nt seem to make as many plays or have the suddeness while standing up. I don't think he is as good of a fit as a hybrid/olb as people may think. Then again my opinion is'nt even valued at the dinner table so, for what it's worth.

[CrazyDave]

It's hard for me dto disagree with this idea.It's feeling less and less likely Gholston will be there at #7. I wonder what they could get for moving down a few spots? Could they get a 3 for this year?

[VJCPatriot]

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

It's hard for me dto disagree with this idea.It's feeling less and less likely Gholston will be there at #7. I wonder what they could get for moving down a few spots? Could they get a 3 for this year?

Swapping from 7 to 10 is worth an early 3rd rounder. Moving down to the 12-15 range is worth a mid 2nd rounder.