I don't see the Patriots picking at #7, unless there is a stud left tackle available. I certainly don't know all the players in the top part of the draft, but I would expect them to trade out of that spot if the value is there, and I would think that it would be.
I would also think that the cap hit would be less for the two picks they would get as opposed to signing the #7, but I'll leave that to the draft folks on the board to set me straight on.
Having said that, however, I do think their two biggest needs are ILB & CB. I'm also a bit concerned at depth at safety, Sanders looks pretty solid, Rodney's going to be a year older, I'm not sure about Eugene Wilson, and school is still out on Meriweather- I've seen him make a couple of good special teams hits.
Should be interesting as always.