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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.He'll be a late 2nd or early 3rd round pick. Do you really want us to take CB that high, unless we lose Leigh Bodden?
He sounds too much like Wheatley for me. If we do go after a CB in that area, I'd rather go after Kareem Jackson (my preference), Brandon Ghee or Amari Spievey.
He'll be a late 2nd or early 3rd round pick. Do you really want us to take CB that high, unless we lose Leigh Bodden?
He sounds too much like Wheatley for me. If we do go after a CB in that area, I'd rather go after Kareem Jackson (my preference), Brandon Ghee or Amari Spievey.
With the NFL leaning stronger to passing-centric offenses, I think that is becoming increasingly important to keep a constant influx of secondary talent through the draft. In fact, in six out of the last seven drafts, the Patriots have selected a secondary player in the top three rounds. We have the luxury of having four quality players at safety, so I wouldn't expect that area to be addressed in the draft (at least not in the early rounds); however, while our CB situation is solid, we do have some areas of apprehension (Bodden (contract); Springs (age); Butler (should be fine, but didn't quite progress as hoped); Wilhite (talent); Wheatley (numerous question marks)). Also, keep in mind, our assessment of CB need might be a little more positively skewed in contrast to previous seasons, as overall we did not have a lot of injury concerns. If we had had a serious injury or two more, I think that we would diagnose the CB position as a more urgent need, worthy of being one of our top picks.
With that said, Thompson would be a great pick if he drops to 2b or 2c. Size will probably make him drop a little. If he were 1.5-2 inches taller, he'd probably be considered a solid 1st round talent.
Wheatley with his wrist issues.
I believe he would be a perfect fit in our secondary. ballhawker, little on the small side, but I think he would help our defensive secondary immediately.
Lindley from Kentucky?
Are we really going to use one of our precious 2nd round picks on yet another midget corner? Unless we don't resign Bodden, I think corner is pretty much set. I think Butler will end up starting across from Bodden and it would be quite rare for a rookie corner to step in and start for us. Wilhite should be fine as a nickel, where teams can't target him to pick on as much.
As for Wheatley? Who knows. There have been lots of 2nd round pick busts on midgets at CB. Terrence Wheatley, Ellis hobbs, Brock Williams, etc. I think those types of guys are more suitable to play nickel. What does Thompson bring to the table that Wilhite doesn't? Is he only a marginal upgrade at the NB position? Why are you spending 2nd round picks for more nickelbacks?
This team needs OG, OLB, ILB, and WR help. A 3-4 DE wouldn't hurt either. There are higher priorities. If you want to develop a corner, try to develop a high ceiling one in the 4th and hope he turns into the next Asante.