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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Jason Smith/OT - Athletic tackle that fits what the Pats would likely look for in an eventual replacement for Light. He could start at ORT and be an immediate upgrade before making the transition to the left side.
I have not gotten to see this kid play yet, but people I respect are very high on him.
However the OT I really like is currently playing center. Oregon is playing Unger at center this season, which only adds to his versatility factor, but I really like him as a tackle and I think he fits the Pats scheme very nicely.
If we came out of the draft with OT Smith, OG Urbik and C/OT Unger, I would not hesitate to let O'Callaghan, Britt and Yates walk or cut where appropriate in the off season.
PS: Instead of Moreno, if we had to take a RB, I would rather have that RB from Pitt, McCoy. If he could catch better and block at all, he would be something special as a rookie in the pros.
Why draft another RB when we can pick up UDFA rookies who run for over 100 yards
I'm right with you on this. I can see 2009 being the year to address the OL (upgrade in spots and plan for future) to really take advantage of the remaining Brady championship years.
Also like your thinking on McCoy. He seems to have the same skill set as Moreno but doesn't get the exposure being in the Big East. Based on team need before the draft, I could definitely see McCoy slip into the 2nd tier of RBs with Ringer, Spiller, etc.