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I do a fair amount of draft related browsing and there's a couple of Pats related rumours that I've come up with from team related boards relevant to the Patriots which I thought I'd share. I am not ascribing any credibility to them, they may be BS but they MAY come from a source other than someone just speculating which is why I'm sharing them.
1. First, a rumour from a Dallas Cowboys message board which I visit from time to time. They have two commentators there that the rest of the board seem to respect a lot. Both commentators claim sources with knowledge of the Cowboys draft intentions. I cannot comment on the reliability of those claims, but the respect other commentators show for their information suggests that there might be something there.
The first commentator had this to say about the Cowboys pick @9:
In response, the other commentator added:
Also related to the Patriots is that the Cowboys are seriously looking at JJ Watt although Tyron Smith is still the most likely. for those adverse to the Pats trading up, not all is lost. The two "insiders" are sure that if Peterson falls to the Browns at 6, the Cowboys will look to trade up and snag him.
2. I'm sure a lot of you know about Blinded By the Lombardies, the Patriots forum at Sons of Sam Horn. There is a commentator there called ElcaballitoMVP who claims a source within the Patriots organisation. The reason that I think he has some credibility is that on the day of the draft last year, before it started, he said that he was hearing the pick was Devin McCourty. Therefore I'll just share what he's been saying recently. There's not much, except that he has said that:
and (this is a couple of weeks old)
Probably nothing there, but I thought I'd share anyway.
1. First, a rumour from a Dallas Cowboys message board which I visit from time to time. They have two commentators there that the rest of the board seem to respect a lot. Both commentators claim sources with knowledge of the Cowboys draft intentions. I cannot comment on the reliability of those claims, but the respect other commentators show for their information suggests that there might be something there.
The first commentator had this to say about the Cowboys pick @9:
Most recently I have also been told the Cowboys have spoken to the Patriots who have been active lately trying to gauge the market value to move up. Interesting enough I’m told the Cowboys are the only team the Patriots have contacted in the top 10. I’m sorry I don’t have many details on what was discussed.
In response, the other commentator added:
I can confirm his comment about New England contacting us for our #9 pick. I will add that they want Julio Jones. Arizona, Cleveland, St. Louis, Houston and Detroit have all expressed interest I am told.
Also related to the Patriots is that the Cowboys are seriously looking at JJ Watt although Tyron Smith is still the most likely. for those adverse to the Pats trading up, not all is lost. The two "insiders" are sure that if Peterson falls to the Browns at 6, the Cowboys will look to trade up and snag him.
2. I'm sure a lot of you know about Blinded By the Lombardies, the Patriots forum at Sons of Sam Horn. There is a commentator there called ElcaballitoMVP who claims a source within the Patriots organisation. The reason that I think he has some credibility is that on the day of the draft last year, before it started, he said that he was hearing the pick was Devin McCourty. Therefore I'll just share what he's been saying recently. There's not much, except that he has said that:
I keep hearing the team really likes Danny Watkins from Baylor. I should get more info. as we get closer to draft time, but he's a guy to keep an eye on.
Also, the whole Pats looking at QB's in the 1st/2nd round rumor is mostly a smoke screen. I guess they're really happy with Hoyer as the backup. Obviously, if a guy falls and is a great value they could make a move but I don't think it'll be with any of our first 4 picks.
I haven't heard anything to confirm this trade rumor from Peter King, but I'm trying to find out.
and (this is a couple of weeks old)
Stil rather early in the process but a couple of names of interest I'm hearing are:
Justin Houston OLB from Georgia
Mikel Leshoure RB from Illinois
Not sure where they'd be interested in drafting either guy (I doubt it would be at 17, but 28/33/60 could all be in play).
Take this FWIW, but I figured I'd pass it along.
Probably nothing there, but I thought I'd share anyway.