DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION The official: Day 2 Patriots Draft Thread

[ctpatsfan77]

Brandon Tate, WR

 

[SVN]

With the 83rd pick (19th in the 3rd Round), the Patriots select WR Brandon Tate, North Carolina.

 

[JDSal45]

Tate was a monster talent before injury. A game changer.

J D Sal

 

[VJCPatriot]

Brandon Tate. I'm shocked. Mostly because of the character issues, not the talent. Hmmm??

 

[PatsBoy12]

Brandon Tate. I'm shocked. Mostly because of the character issues, not the talent. Hmmm??

What character issues?

 

[PatDaPatriot]

Excellent value pick...However, he supposedly failed a drug test at the combine...

 

[eom]

I'd like to see them trade a 5th for a 2013 first.

 

[CanadianPat'sFan]

Light it up guys

 

[patsinthesnow]

woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Patsbacker]

Worth the gamble...he is a stud...he was their go-to receiver before Nicks...love that pick!!!

 

[shmessy]

Brandon Tate. I'm shocked. Mostly because of the character issues, not the talent. Hmmm??

I know zilch about this guy, but reading this thread, the name Bethel Johnson is creeping into my head.

(Edit) OK, I see the vids. He's a BIG dude.

 

[Rob0729]

Mike Mayock called him a first round talent with issues.

 

[apple strudel]

Brandon Tate

WR

Whoe?

But he had a visit, so I guess we know what kind of guy he is.

[Patriots] Patriots Hosted North Carolina WR Brandon Tate - GridironFans.com

 

[DaBruinz]

With the influx of defensive backs, I think we'll have less low round filler this year (excluding Koppen). Are you saying marginal players replacing them (maybe excluding Guyton) or in addition?

Look at 2007. When Richardson gets cut it'll be 7 for 7 and he hasn't contributed much, if anything.

Basically, I think the poster has a point.

BTW. How do you know Richardson will get cut? Richardson played on special teams last year and was solid. Injuries do happen.

2007 was one of the worst drafts, talent wise, ever. So, no, I don't believe he has a point. Good for you that you do. So what.

The point is that the Patriots are going to draft players they believe will help this team. And I am saying that the players they draft will be given every chance to make this team.

 

[tatepatsfan]

Tate is supposed to be a top-flight return guy.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Terrible pick. Why does BB still try to pick skill players? He can't. I fully expect this guy to be cut ala Chad Jackson. Where's the LB help?

 

[JoeShmoe]

Didnt he fail he drugs test for the weed ?

I suppose its a boom or bust type of pick .. see how he looks in TC

 

[Leave No Doubt]

WR Brandon Tate

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Terrible pick. Why does BB still try to pick skill players? He can't. I fully expect this guy to be cut ala Chad Jackson. Where's the LB help?

In BB's opinion, it's already on the roster.

 

[PatDaPatriot]

What character issues?

He apparently likes weed...