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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.It very well could be someone that none of us predicted.
I don't think that's possible, as nearly every angle has been predicted, ranging from LB to OL to CB to even RB. There aren't 100 players to pick from like at the 32 spot, there's only about 15 at the very most.
Has anybody figured maybe we trade up for J.Long/C.Long/Gholston? I mean, we usually cut a bunch of draft picks anyways... why not just ensure we get the guy we really want in the first (if we really want one of them)?
That is the key question.(if we really want one of them)?
It very well could be someone that none of us predicted.
I wouldn't doubt that for a second.
Could be another player.
Could be a trade down for multiple picks.
By BRETT McMURPHY
The Tampa Tribune
Published: March 21, 2008
TAMPA - Early Wednesday afternoon, University of South Florida secondary coach Troy Douglas received a call from cornerback Trae Williams.
He needed someone to unlock the gate so Williams and fellow future NFL draft pick Mike Jenkins could use USF's practice fields.
Waiting on Douglas were the two former USF teammates along with another guy wearing a green St. Louis Cardinals hat, sandals, shorts and a T-shirt. A guy named Bill Belichick.
The New England Patriots coach came to Tampa to get a first-hand look at Jenkins and Williams. The Patriots have the seventh pick in next month's NFL draft and Jenkins could be targeted for that spot.
"You don't send the head coach down unless you're pretty serious," Douglas said.
Belichick threw passes to the players and had them participate in a variety of drills during the personal workout. Belichick also watched film of last year's USF-Louisville contest, quizzing Jenkins and Williams on the responsibilities of each defender.
Jenkins has been projected by most mock drafts as being the first first-round draft pick in USF history.
"Mike will go in the first round," Douglas said. "I just don't know where."
Fellers,
this is the first time in many many years that I have absolutely no clue as to where the Pats will go in the draft. I've looked at all the options available and I cannot say with any conviction what they'll dp. Heck, they might even trade up and take a QB... that's how weird this year is.
Certainly I'd love to (personally) see them take Chris Long. I think he'd be an excellent fit in here, but there are also so many others .
The big problem with any picks this year is that, despite personal favourites we all have, there really aren't that many folks who are worth the kind of money that top-10 picks have been demanding. I think that there really needs to be a cap in place for rookie contracts, at least for first-round. There have been so many big-money busts from the top ten.
This year I am just going to sit back and watch the show. Like I said, this time around I am really stumped because there are just so many scenarios that all would make sense. Sigh.....
Could even be a trade up to leapfrog around the Jets to grab a guy before MangIdiot grabs.
I'd expect that to be a hot rumor leading up to the draft... if only to prompt MangIdiot to do the same thing and leapfrog to #4.
Belichick has a way of getting the Jets to do stupid things in the draft. I seem to recall him prompting them to use two 1st round draft picks to move up to #4 a few years back. I don't think that guy worked out all that well for them.
Belichick has a way of getting the Jets to do stupid things in the draft. I seem to recall him prompting them to use two 1st round draft picks to move up to #4 a few years back. I don't think that guy worked out all that well for them.
I take back everything that I've said previously! The Patriots will absolutely, positevly select CB Mike Jenkins from South Florida at #7. Bank on it.