Running Back at 28

[kencc]

I have felt right along that we would address defense with our 2 first rd picks, but with Bush & Henry having visits I am thinking a young backup for Maroney would be a good pick here . Most every year we have a surprise on draft day, & a lot of fans are disappointed. I know it will come down to best available I think quite a few teams seem to have LB & DB needs & at 28 it may be a reach for who is left on the board.

 

[biffman]

I have felt right along that we would address defense with our 2 first rd picks, but with Bush & Henry having visits I am thinking a young backup for Maroney would be a good pick here . Most every year we have a surprise on draft day, & a lot of fans are disappointed. I know it will come down to best available I think quite a few teams seem to have LB & DB needs & at 28 it may be a reach for who is left on the board.

I will be extremely disappointed with any running back at 28.

 

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

That would be an extreme reach at #28 and many fans including myself would be disapointed. There won't be any value at running back by the time the Pats pick at #28. If good DB's are available, the Pats won't hesitate to take them.

 

[chowder]

I have felt right along that we would address defense with our 2 first rd picks, but with Bush & Henry having visits I am thinking a young backup for Maroney would be a good pick here . Most every year we have a surprise on draft day, & a lot of fans are disappointed. I know it will come down to best available I think quite a few teams seem to have LB & DB needs & at 28 it may be a reach for who is left on the board.

If Lynch fell to 28, I wouldn't hesitate to take him. I love Henry's size and speed but I don't know why he wasn't more productive in college. Henry strikes me as being a high risk to be one of those workout warriors who fails in the pros but I wouldn't mind taking a risk on him in like round 3 or lower since he has so much upside with his measurables.

 

[Fixit]

De-fense! De-fense!

 

[kencc]

De-fense! De-fense!

Don't get me wrong here I am not recommending it. I also feel defense is our biggest need , just a gut feel. Henry would be a reach Bush a slight reach but they have been known to reach at times, if they like someone.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

That is such a dumb idea that I am fairly certain the Pats will do it, and by a week from now it will be brilliant.

That is, I can not for the life of me see a RB being that valuable; but then again, if you get good value for the pick, the Pats will pick at a position that's stocked to the gills. RB is pretty solid for the Pats -- but then again, that's never the sole determinent of a BB/SP pick.

Who knows? I would be disappointed if this came to pass as well... but then again, that's why they're pulling down the tall cakes.

PFnV

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I would be extremely pleased to see a Revis, Leonard and Gattis as our 1st day draft picks.

 

[Remix 6]

I have felt right along that we would address defense with our 2 first rd picks, but with Bush & Henry having visits I am thinking a young backup for Maroney would be a good pick here . Most every year we have a surprise on draft day, & a lot of fans are disappointed. I know it will come down to best available I think quite a few teams seem to have LB & DB needs & at 28 it may be a reach for who is left on the board.

Bush and Henry are 3rd rounders at best.

..we'll take a RB but not in round 1

 

[Remix 6]

I would be extremely pleased to see a Revis, Leonard and Gattis as our 1st day draft picks.

why Leonard? explain to me what he has that Patrick Pass didnt..what Morris-Faulk-Evans dont have?

He wants to be a runner. At Combine..he tested well besides positional drills where he didnt have the quickness like the other RBs..he didnt look smooth.

as a FB hes not a great blocker..hes undersized since he lost a lot of weight. Forget him at FB. as a RB..he has good hands but so does Faulk..so does Morris..who also brings ST value.

 

[drew4008]

BUSH or HENRY at 28? That's laughable.

 

[GoWesleyan]

I'd condone Lynch at 24 if he fell, but none of the other non-Petersons in the first.

 

[JoeSixPat]

I'm confident we'll see a RB selected but not at 28. If they trade down either of the 1st 2 picks I wouldn't be surprised to see a 2nd round pick go to a RB.

Nothing would surprise me anymore though and I won't second guess BB - just as long as BB doesn't use all his top pics on TEs.

 

[Remix 6]

I'd condone Lynch at 24 if he fell, but none of the other non-Petersons in the first.

why? Lynch is similar to Maroney..that doesnt help our offense really having 2 guys with same style. You want 2 guys that bring 2 different skill sets, change of pace..a powerful guy would be nice like Tony Hunt


plus Lynch has had troubles with attitude. Supposivly beat his girlfriend..has/had back problems..a little immature?(took the Cal golf cart and drove it around in cirlces after a victory..funny but a sign of immaturity a bit?)

 

[LA Pats Fan]

I agree in that they will not be considered as first round pick.
But, If the Patriots Trade down into the second round, and pick up a High 3rd rounder as well, I could see them as possibilites.

This is classic Patriot work - cover all contingencies -

Be Prepared for any situation

 

[Gon_Trevil]

What gives you the feeling that the Pats will use a 1st round pick to draft a backup RB? It's not like they're planning to implement a weird 2 HB set.

 

[GoWesleyan]

why? Lynch is similar to Maroney..

GI want to make sure we have an awesome running back in the playoffs, and I think Lynch is going to be really good. Two running backs seems to be a good idea (http://www.startribune.com/101/story/948464.html) Ball control, time of possession, a grinding clock killing ground game to complement a potent passing attack.

Kevin Faulk is 31 years old.

I like screens.

If both Maroney and Lynch are equally awesome we could trade one of them at the end of the year for a first (like trading into next year, but using the player in the meantime.)

 

[Seymour93]

why? Lynch is similar to Maroney..that doesnt help our offense really having 2 guys with same style. You want 2 guys that bring 2 different skill sets, change of pace..a powerful guy would be nice like Tony Hunt

Rhodes and Addai were kinda similar. Neither one of those guys are power backs but they're not scat backs either.

Supposivly beat his girlfriend

No charges were filed.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/01/29/state/n163031S33.DTL

a little immature?(took the Cal golf cart and drove it around in cirlces after a victory..funny but a sign of immaturity a bit?)

Ellis Hobbs is also a little immature. I still want him on this team.

 

[patriotsdynasty12189]

Laurence Maroney Omg Did You Guys Forget We Used A First Rounder Last Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tombonneau]

I'd be ok with taking Lynch at 24. Not thrilled, but ok with it. I can't see them taking another RB in R1 other than him.

And can I just have a Holy **** moment ....

KEVIN FAULK IS 31???!!!

I had no idea. That being the case, I'd actually be more than fine with Lynch.

Sure, he and Maroney are similar, but think of him as a Faulk replacment. Only hopefully a much better Faulk.