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There are four exceptional offensive tackles with first round grades in this draft.
Vollmer has a balky back and Cannon is much bettersuited to be an OG than an OT.
Since we are talking about the position most responsible for keeping Brady upright, I believe this is an are of need for the Pats.
To that end I see Joeckel and Mathews of Texas A&M along with Lewan of Michigan and Fisher of Central Michigan as having first round grades.
Joeckel should be off the board #1. And Lewan and Mathews off the board top 20.
That leaves Fisher potentially available for us at #32. And while he has had a tremendous season, he violates the BB "big school" rule (and is not 6'8") when it comes to drafting.
Also consider that Barrett Jones will be available at #32 as well, but Wendell has played very well at center and between Mankins, Cannon, Connelly and McDonald,we have OG's.
So does anybody think BB takes Fisher at #32 to solidify up the OT position?
Vollmer has a balky back and Cannon is much bettersuited to be an OG than an OT.
Since we are talking about the position most responsible for keeping Brady upright, I believe this is an are of need for the Pats.
To that end I see Joeckel and Mathews of Texas A&M along with Lewan of Michigan and Fisher of Central Michigan as having first round grades.
Joeckel should be off the board #1. And Lewan and Mathews off the board top 20.
That leaves Fisher potentially available for us at #32. And while he has had a tremendous season, he violates the BB "big school" rule (and is not 6'8") when it comes to drafting.
Also consider that Barrett Jones will be available at #32 as well, but Wendell has played very well at center and between Mankins, Cannon, Connelly and McDonald,we have OG's.
So does anybody think BB takes Fisher at #32 to solidify up the OT position?