BadMoFo
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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.I give this draft a SOLID B almost a B+
I feel like throwing the football now
nice daft I'm happy
I believe we did draft an OLB.
If you think my point is crap, then explain to me how a star OLB will improve our 14-2 record.
The Pats don't subscribe to a national scouting service. They have their own grading system. This is why the Pats grades and those of other teams may differ significantly. Rest assured though that the Pats scouts gave these kids grades, BB and co. then looked at the film, and assigned final values before selecting even a 7th round pick. They probably have a ton of priority UDFAs rated as well that we have no idea about. In this labor situation, the UDFAs are in a bad situation though as far as catching on with an NFL club cos they can't be signed.
Feel free to list all those great pass rushing 3-4 OLBs and 3-4 DEs that are going to be available in free agency this year. I'm sure there will be thousands of them.
I love the people now defending the RB picks. When I was posting about team needs for the draft (OG,OLB,DE,WR,RB) I was told by many a person that I was crazy to have RB on the list, because the 4 lettered one was now the man and Woodhead was there to spell him. Beyond that, all that was needed was a veteran to take a few carries per game to keep the rotation fresh. Now, because the team took a pair of RBs, it's all about how much running back was a need.
At least you're all consistent with the willingness to throw away your integrity in order to defend everything the team does.
sorry, you misunderstood. I was sniping at the "want an OLB at all costs" brigade, not at you. I did go on to say that I thought your comment was spot on about our more detailed scouting. Just some sarcasm that didn't translate to the written word.
We didn't get Jeff Maehl
This draft is an F- now.
It shouldn't be hard to come up with some excuse as to why a guy still recovering from cancer isn't ready to play in the NFL.
And I would be surprised if Carter beats either Murrell or Moore or any free agent they sign, for a spot, unless the Pats decide they just want to keep the younger guy. Nothing about this guy shouts out NFL caliber player. Just my opinion.
Damn, cry some more.
Mathias Kiwanunka, Ray Edwards, Manny Lawson, Jarvis Moss, Matt Roth, Bobby Carpenter, Antwan Barnes, Quentin Moses. There's a bunch of guys out there who can be brought in at OLB. Some are starting quality, while others can come in as a backup to help with pass rush. Heck there's even guys like Mike Vrabel and David Bowens out there who might be able to help for a year.
There I listed off some names, most of which have 3-4 experience. Now how about you list off some guys who would have the chance to come in and contribute from day one that were available at pick 73?
RB was obviously a position of need. A quick look at the roster shows three backs who are aging and may not be brought back in Taylor, Morris, and Faulk. So what are they supposed to do in a situation where they can't add depth through free agency? Oh yeah, draft two young backs to bring an infusion of new talent to the team and not have to scramble to fill holes when it does begin. Now they can focus their efforts on looking for depth or a key contributor at OLB, WR, DE, and OL in free agency.
I've checked several sites for the skinny on Malcomb Williams.
Does anyone some old milk cartons with his picture and info written on it?
Here is an amazing stat. More whine was produced in the last 3 days on this board than has been produced in Italy in the last 3 years.
Those lazy Italians...