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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.Why does everyone always say take a TE? What about a nice OG that can run block. I want another John Hannah who opens holes against everyone.
Mankins and Neal are signed for the next 4 years, they are the immediate future of our guards. John Hannah is not walking through that door.
Although if a hall of fame players is available at any position I am sure the Patriots will take a look.
Then need for a run blocking TE (or a TE that can block) is evident whenever Graham is not in the line up, he adds a physical presence at attitude to the entire offense.
Offseason needs (not all will be addressed in the draft)
CB, ILB, WR, backup Guard, 3rd TE, OLB
As you stated
1) Linebackers
2) Def Backs
3) TE - Blocking TE - especialy if we lose Graham
4) WR - We have a lot of JAGs here
5) QB - Need to develop another guy for when we trade Cassel
6) RB - SOmone to develope under Dillin
7) OL - New Blood to freshen things up
As you stated
1) Linebackers
2) Def Backs
3) TE - Blocking TE - especialy if we lose Graham
4) WR - We have a lot of JAGs here
5) QB - Need to develop another guy for when we trade Cassel
6) RB - SOmone to develope under Dillin
7) OL - New Blood to freshen things up
Why does everyone always say take a TE? What about a nice OG that can run block. I want another John Hannah who opens holes against everyone.
Safety - presuming Harrison will retire, they need a top Safety who can fill in at CB.
Because we have to assume Graham won't be back - although I hope he is.Why does everyone always say take a TE?
Because we have to assume Graham won't be back - although I hope he is.
Other than DBs and LBs, my order is :
WR - Unless Gabriel re-emerges or one of Jackson or Gaffney emerges, we need another talent to compete next year. Of course, I expect a better Jackson next year but this is an issue. Also, Caldwell, Gabriel and Gaffney's contracts all expire after next year.
That's actually about it for actual needs. I would then list, though :
TE - As noted above.
RB - To take some carries off Lawrence, I'm guessing next year might be Corey's last.
DL - Belichick will always draft them. We don't have a true NT guy to help Vince (I know several have played there). I bet Bill would love a solid backup NT and even a developmental DE.
RT - Unsure if they think Kaczur or O'Callaghan is the definite answer.
QB - Yes, I expect Cassel to be traded after the 2007 season.
I know RB is a concern for most astute Pats followers, but if there is one kid in the offensive backfield in this draft that BB needs to jump all over, it's Brian Leornard of Rutgers. I'm not sure he's fast enough to play RB, but this kid is a perfect Patriots player. Smart, Versatile (Run. block and catch) and extremely hard working.
The more I see Chris LEak play QB for Florida, the more I think he might work for the Pats as the 3rd QB next season. He's still not reading defenses very well, but he has the intangibles, the "it" factor if you will.
Because we have to assume Graham won't be back - although I hope he is.
Other than DBs and LBs, my order is :
WR - Unless Gabriel re-emerges or one of Jackson or Gaffney emerges, we need another talent to compete next year. Of course, I expect a better Jackson next year but this is an issue. Also, Caldwell, Gabriel and Gaffney's contracts all expire after next year.
That's actually about it for actual needs. I would then list, though :
TE - As noted above.
RB - To take some carries off Lawrence, I'm guessing next year might be Corey's last.
DL - Belichick will always draft them. We don't have a true NT guy to help Vince (I know several have played there). I bet Bill would love a solid backup NT and even a developmental DE.
RT - Unsure if they think Kaczur or O'Callaghan is the definite answer.
QB - Yes, I expect Cassel to be traded after the 2007 season.
Besides DB's and LB's what else do we need to stay near the top.
And I really would love to see 2 new DBs and 2 LBs next year. We need some younger guys to take over.
These are my choices for the draft:
LT - the Pat's have to protect Brady's blind side better so a Left Tackle would be my first pick. Light might move to RT.
We need a pro-bowl OL imo... This will take care of Brady and help all O all around