Supplemental Draft: Patriots show some interest in OL Chris Patrick

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June 19, 2007
Patrick & Patriots
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff

Nebraska offensive lineman Chris Patrick, who is eligible for July's supplemental draft, worked out for scouts on Monday. The Lincoln Journal Star has more on Patrick, who said that he's been speaking with Patriots officials.

“I’m kind of a sleeper guy, and New England’s kind of known for getting sleepers and late-round draft picks and having them do well and getting some success,” Patrick told the Journal Star. “Maybe they see something in me they like. I’d love to go there.”

Very interesting. I read about this at Patriots Insiders today. I haven't heard or read of that BB/Pioli have any interest in that corner some of you have talked about. I wonder what they would be willing to give up for this guy?

 

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Very interesting. I read about this at Patriots Insiders today. I haven't heard or read of that BB/Pioli have any interest in that corner some of you have talked about. I wonder what they would be willing to give up for this guy?

As it stands:

Light (LT)
Kaczur (Swing)
Britt (Swing)
O'Callaghan (RT)
Hilliard (rookie)
Oldenburg (rookie)

That isn't a lot of depth considering the four OTs BB likes to carry during the season are competing with two late round rookies (especially with the questions about Kac and OC's concussion history).

Patrick looks like an interesting prospect from the quote below and his profile on NFLDraftScout, I can see BB considering a day two offer for him...since Kaczur was drafted with a third round comp pick out of the MAC, I'm wondering if the Pats 2008 3rd would be on the table if they thought this kid was an upgrade over the two 6th rounders above?

Junior Chris Patrick has started the majority of games at left tackle this season after taking over the starter’s role late during his sophomore campaign. He has blocked for an improved Husker offense that ranks among the nation’s leaders in rushing, passing, total offense and scoring this season. Patrick has protected the back side for senior Zac Taylor, who rewrote most of Nebraska’s individual single-season and career passing marks this season. The 6-4, 290-pound Patrick also has blocked for an NU running game averaging more than 175 yards per game. - Nebraska Sports Info