The official Day 3 Patriots Draft Thread

Deus Irae · Apr 30, 2011

6'8 Vollmer
6'8" Solder
350+lbs Cannon

This team seems to be completely changing their O-line style.

mgteich · Apr 30, 2011

Chrisr Carter OLB is the top available player on Kiper's board.

TheSolderKing · Apr 30, 2011

patchick said:
For all the Herzlich fans, an honest question: if he hadn't played locally, what would have made him leap out at you as a Pats pick? He doesn't seem to fit the physical prototype, plus they're in excellent shape at ILB. I just don't see it.

I like him and foresee him being a STEAL circa 2-3 years

italia44 · Apr 30, 2011

BradyToHernandez said:
White/country/like hunting & fishing.

you forgot:"clinging to their guns and religion",obama.........jeezus!:bricks:

Sfpat · Apr 30, 2011

mgcolby said:
How many turnovers did the offense have against the Ravens in 09? Did the defense throw a pick on the opening drive and drop a TD pass against the Jets last year? Did the defense turn the ball over on Downs in there own end in a botched fake punt?

Totally agree. The defense is adequate and will be fine. Our PO losses was more the fault of the offense (gameplan, pass protection, etc) than the defense.

If you don't properly diagnose the problem, you never will solve it.

TheSolderKing · Apr 30, 2011

herzlich fits in our SB window and will only get BETTER

muscle memory ppl.

we get him he can play ST

easy to option to PUP and IR w/ a Cancer "problem" he needs to go to IR b/c of problem x. Fake or Real

prove it NFL

BritPat · Apr 30, 2011

Deus Irae said:
6'8 Vollmer
6'8" Solder
350+lbs Cannon

This team seems to be completely changing their O-line style.

We've always had pretty tall tackles in BB's time here, right back to Tom Ashworth. Vollmer and Solder are just the proto-types that have never been about before. They're just as agile and mobile as others we've had.

Cannon is very different though, without question.

townes · Apr 30, 2011

3 years from now I'm predicting we love this draft, and i won't be surprised if every player picked so far is still on the roster with 4 of the 6 contributing significantly. I actually like this draft and think they have done well, add in the extra picks to the mix next year and they are really extending the window for this team for years and years.

Solder-Starting OT

Ras I-Dowling-Starting DB, not sure if he moves to safety.

Vereen-Regular in the RB rotation and producing significantly.

Ridley-Unsure about, will have to battle to stick.

Mallett-About as good a developmental project as you could get, he has all the tools, plenty of time, and no pressure at all.

Cannon-Should start at OG when he returns.

Good job. Bummed about no pass rusher but you can't have everything.

Patspsycho · Apr 30, 2011

TheSolderKing said:
herzlich our next 5

he fits in our Super Bowl window

We already have our Herzlich, his name is Dane Fletcher.

Julius · Apr 30, 2011

Stupid question: Any chance this kid was drafted as a OL to DL conversion project? He sure has the size.

Dufflebagz · Apr 30, 2011

TheSolderKing said:
herzlich fits in our SB window and will only get BETTER

muscle memory ppl.

we get him he can play ST

easy to option to PUP and IR w/ a Cancer "problem" he needs to go to IR b/c of problem x. Fake or Real

prove it NFL

OK! We get it, you love you some Herzlich.....stop giving your post count steroids.

mac · Apr 30, 2011

Patriot_in_NY said:
I love the pick...... Top-50 talent (won't play this year likely, but his cancer is very treatable). He was a second rounder aside from the cancer. Pick for the future, and a good one.

I think BB has more respect for the D then the everyone else does. We don't need to get younger there. We need to get healthier and more experienced. Perhaps a FA or two, but what we need on D won't be addressed in the draft this year.

This year is CLEARLY about the running game and OL in general.

Cannon 35th in Gosselin's top 100.

FreeTedWilliams · Apr 30, 2011

Julius said:
Stupid question: Any chance this kid was drafted as a OL to DL conversion project? He sure has the size.

No, he is a very good offensive lineman, IF he checks out medically, I would be shocked if he is not the starting gaurd in Miami come opening night.

TheSolderKing · Apr 30, 2011

Dufflebagz said:
OK! We get it, you love you some Herzlich.....stop giving your post count steroids.

I am excited for DRAFT

this will never happen afterward

Deus Irae · Apr 30, 2011

Julius said:
Stupid question: Any chance this kid was drafted as a OL to DL conversion project? He sure has the size.

Cannon is likely Neal's replacement, this year or next.

Wilfork#75 · Apr 30, 2011

townes said:
3 years from now I'm predicting we love this draft, and i won't be surprised if every player picked so far is still on the roster with 4 of the 6 contributing significantly. I actually like this draft and think they have done well, add in the extra picks to the mix next year and they are really extending the window for this team for years and years.

Solder-Starting OT

Ras I-Dowling-Starting DB, not sure if he moves to safety.

Vereen-Regular in the RB rotation and producing significantly.

Ridley-Unsure about, will have to battle to stick.

Mallett-About as good a developmental project as you could get, he has all the tools, plenty of time, and no pressure at all.

Cannon-Should start at OG when he returns.

Good job. Bummed about no pass rusher but you can't have everything.

Individually the picks are fine, but I think its the way the draft unfolded that people don't like. Especially the Ridley pick in the 3rd. Back to back RB's just doesn't make a ton of sense.

Sfpat · Apr 30, 2011

eom said:
I predicted our first 6 picks would be 2xOL, CB, possible RB, OLB or DE (only if a real stud is available early) and trade.

so, I was close.

My first 6 picks was CB/WR, LB, RB, 2 OL, QB. Only missed on one (positionwise). My last two picks are Romeus and Herzlich

BritPat · Apr 30, 2011

Fusco's still on the board. Come on Bill.

PatsCanDoIt · Apr 30, 2011

His immune system will take a beating during treatment. I hope he doesn't get Pneumonia or some other infection in the next few months. If he recovers and gets healthy I won't care if he doesn't pan out as a draft pick. Get well Marcus.

townes · Apr 30, 2011

Julius said:
Stupid question: Any chance this kid was drafted as a OL to DL conversion project? He sure has the size.

I think he was drafted to replace Mankins and I think Belichik looked at the way the eagles built their OL, huge, and decided it was time to move to a mammoth OL, and it doesn't appear he has been sacrificing too much athleticism in doing so. There is a good chance he has rebuilt 3/5 of their OL for the future and will have to address Center in the next draft.

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