I would take Brian Leonard at #28 without batting an eye.
What I love is the fact that he is the perfect complement to Moroney and Faulk. Between the three of them, we have RBs across the range of size and speed spectrum.
With only Moroney and Faulk, we will be able to run at and around defensive fronts like San Diego and Chicago. But against a front seven like the Colts, you want more of a battering ram approach. Leonard has the tools to be a feature back, but also the versatility to play a bunch of different roles besides.
Marshawn looks great, but he seems too similar to Moroney to feel like a great fit for the team. They would be alternating carries, but he doesn't bring the roster any different looks that they dont have already. Leonard adds a Dillon dimension.
And the deciding factor, for me, is his attitude and commitment to winning. That is true Patriot, right there.
Pos and Leonard for me at #24 and #28. That's how my dream draft starts.
Where would you play him? What about Heath Evans, Mills, Faulk, Morris, Maroney? Is Leonard to be #6? Real value there.
He may have a "committment to winning" but unless the Pats draft some DB help and some LBs they won't WIN.
Garrett Mills had a committment to winning...is he even going to see the field? Or is it too clogged up with guys who have a committment to winning. Meanwhile back at the ranch, we have scrubs starting at safety. And Samuel looks to be gone.