Second batch:
You think he'll last to the fifth round? I've been saying I don't want Sabby but that's mostly because everyone keeps projecting him in the third round. I'd take him in the fifth, but again does he last this long?
This was interesting. I didn't plan on Sabby being there and in fact it hit me like I imagine it would an actual GM. I was trying to see who was a good target for Detroit, and noticed his name, and said "How is he still here" and traded up. I think as Patriots fans, we concentrate so much on Patriots-type players that we forget about a lot of players highly regarded by other teams.
Am I missing something? Why would Tampa trade to draft Marshawn Lynch when they already have Cadillac Williams? ...not to mention an already crowded backfield with Michael Pittman, B.J. Askew, and Mike Alstott.
Williams so far has been a minor bust and may never be an every down back. Askew doesn't carry the ball. Alstott is done -- retired then changed his mind. Pittman has very little left in the tank. Jon Gruden, who isn't known for his poker face, has a raging hard-on for Lynch to hear him gush over him.
You don't like Gaines Adams? The guy is a monster and would look great lined up opposite Colvin or Thomas.
I like Gaines Adams very much. I have him going #6 overall to Washington. I'm not sure why we're discussing how he would fit in the Patriots scheme.
Really? Almost certainly make it to the practice squad? Am I supposed to be impressed by that? Come on. Echols is said to be tire easily and not be strong at the point of attack. How can you want someone who isn't strong at the point of attack?
Honestly. It's a late sixth round pick. I could put literally ANY AVAILABLE PLAYER in that slot, and you or someone else would say "He sucks. Too slow/short/fat/weak/inexperienced". That's why they are still on the board late in the sixth round. I'm sure all of us have our pet projects, he's one of mine.
and Wilfork has trouble holding the middle against the run at times also. But no more so than Wright does
I'm sorry reads a bit awkward to me. Are you saying that Wright is as good of an NT against the run as Wilfork is?
I leave you with this question. What is it about Echols that makes you believe he can take the spot from LeKevin Smith?
I see no reason why he can't. LeKevin is probably #53 on the roster and his career highlight has been practice player of the week once. LeKevin is also playing out of position at NT. Why not roll the dice on a kid who fits the NT mold perfectly, and see if he can develop into a serviceable backup with some coaching. We've kept Ethan Kelley and Santonio Thomas on the roster/PS for a few years for this reason.
I would be very dissapointed if 1/2 of this draft happened.
If I've called half of the 255 picks correctly, I'll eat my desk. So I think you're safe.
Like Spencer but he is a project. The Pats need a ILB to start or play a bunch this year. Can't wait two to three years on Spencer, unless you have in mind to pick up a Hartwell as a stopgap. I think Harris could be inserted now with the least amount of grief.
I have Spencer as an OLB. I agree Harris would be a great ILB prospect for this team, but I went for a cornerback there and waited on Bradley. I'll explain the Specer decision more in my next post.
Cadillac Williams is a very good running back...nobody spends a 1st round pick to upgrade their backup situation.
