Ice Cold Bruschi
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I don't like his off field antics.
Not sure about the specifics but that sticks out.
Also missing tackles, that's a big no no.
Somebody on the forum has a signature that quotes BB saying something like, what am I gonna do with a defender that can't tackle?
Especially in the 3-4, if you miss a tackle at the ILB position, the RB is off to the races.
Also, intelligence issues?
I doubt he's even on the board.
A few certainties can be made about our first round picks:
Smart players
Good character guys
Football is important to them
Well Merriweather wasnt any of those things as we still picked him in the first. And about Mauluga, He might have some character issues but that doesnt mean he cant mature. Sometimes ppl forget these are just college kids. For me though, If Mauluga was there at 23, I take like 20 seconds off the clock to write his name on the paper and run to the podium to deliver it.
If u remember last year Mauluga was a top 10 player, some draft experts even had us taking him at 7th overall. So if u can get him 1 year later at 23. I'd say that's a STEAL. His play didnt drop off that much from his junior year to his senior year as well.
Of course we all would like the Pats to pick solid character football players. But sometimes it's okay to take a chance. Some work out, some don't. Mauluga is worth the risk in my eyes.
23 - Connor Barwin, OLB
34 - Connor Barwin, TE
47 - Connor Barwin, DE
58 - Connor Barwin, LS
Heck of a 1st day.
Maualuga.... Bank on it
Now the sound you hear is me singing. :singing:
I think there's a decent chance that 23 + 58 could get us to Aaron Curry. I'm not holding my breath for it, but if that did happen I would hope we would pull the trigger. If we resign Wilfork we should have the best interior defense in the NFL for the next decade.
Maualuga.... Bank on it
Why draft any LB when you have Guyton on the roster who played well last season given the opportunities and also has a year of experience in the defense. It's clear Belichick values that more then hype and athleticism. Can you say James Sanders?
I personally wish they would send Sanders packing. The guy makes ZERO plays and is a great example of an average player if I've ever seen one. He'd make an ideal backup though.