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The more and more I think about pick #28, the more I feel we should move down and pick up a 2nd and an additional 3rd. What this draft lacks in 1st Rd talent it makes up for in depth so we need to better position ourselves for that. Unless the opportunity to trade up for LaRon Landry or Patrick Willis exists, then I say we move down.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07
April 17, 2007
USC's Jarrett drops seven spots
By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.
24. New England (12-4) (from Seattle)
Projected pick: Aaron Ross, CB/RS, Texas
Needs: ILB, S, CB, OLB, RB, OT, QB, P, NT
The Patriots never act as if they're handcuffed by needs during draft weekend, but the Asante Samuel situation should increase their interest in this year's cornerback crop. Ross lacks ideal man-to-man cover skills but he has the size, instincts and playmaking ability to emerge as a difference-maker in the type of zone-heavy defensive scheme the Patriots run. Ross also can help in the return game, which adds to his value.
28. New England (12-4)
Projected pick: +Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Griffin would be a better fit if he falls because he's more versatile than Nelson. The team could also use this pick on ILB John Beason. But in this scenario, Nelson is the best available option. At 6 feet and 198 pounds, Nelson has very good range and playmaking potential as a center fielder-type free safety. Also remember that head coach Bill Belichick loves players from Florida because he has tremendous respect for coach Urban Meyer.
Round 3
91. New England -- Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State
Round 4
127. New England -- Zak DeOssie, LB, Brown
Round 5
171. New England (compensatory selection) -- Chris Denman, OT, Fresno State
Round 6
180. New England (from Arizona) -- Kelvin Smith, ILB, Syracuse
202. New England -- Justin Hickman, OLB, UCLA
208. New England (compensatory selection) -- Ryne Robinson, WR/RS, Miami-Ohio
209. New England (compensatory selection) -- Scott Stephenson, C, Iowa State
Round 7
247. New England (compensatory selection) -- Jeff Rowe, QB, Nevada
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07
April 17, 2007
USC's Jarrett drops seven spots
By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.
24. New England (12-4) (from Seattle)
Projected pick: Aaron Ross, CB/RS, Texas
Needs: ILB, S, CB, OLB, RB, OT, QB, P, NT
The Patriots never act as if they're handcuffed by needs during draft weekend, but the Asante Samuel situation should increase their interest in this year's cornerback crop. Ross lacks ideal man-to-man cover skills but he has the size, instincts and playmaking ability to emerge as a difference-maker in the type of zone-heavy defensive scheme the Patriots run. Ross also can help in the return game, which adds to his value.
28. New England (12-4)
Projected pick: +Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Griffin would be a better fit if he falls because he's more versatile than Nelson. The team could also use this pick on ILB John Beason. But in this scenario, Nelson is the best available option. At 6 feet and 198 pounds, Nelson has very good range and playmaking potential as a center fielder-type free safety. Also remember that head coach Bill Belichick loves players from Florida because he has tremendous respect for coach Urban Meyer.
Round 3
91. New England -- Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State
Round 4
127. New England -- Zak DeOssie, LB, Brown
Round 5
171. New England (compensatory selection) -- Chris Denman, OT, Fresno State
Round 6
180. New England (from Arizona) -- Kelvin Smith, ILB, Syracuse
202. New England -- Justin Hickman, OLB, UCLA
208. New England (compensatory selection) -- Ryne Robinson, WR/RS, Miami-Ohio
209. New England (compensatory selection) -- Scott Stephenson, C, Iowa State
Round 7
247. New England (compensatory selection) -- Jeff Rowe, QB, Nevada