Official 2007 Patriots Draft Thread (merged)

[BradfordPatsFan]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

ESPN says ILB, Reiss says OLB. Which is it?

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Before we think our LB needs are solved, can I throw out the names Mincey and Claridge.

You can.

But make sure you mention the following:

Mincey was cut because he had a lax attitude, figuring that the didn't have to work as hard because he'd be given a year to learn the system.

Claridge would have been a good player, more than likely, except that he hurt his shoulder in camp and then his psyche was shattered when he brother died.

 

[jefmblrd]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

nfl.com lists Justin Rogers as an OLB at 6'4 265. I've never heard of him, but we'll see.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

BB must not like this draft at all to be drafting guys who aren't even in the top 30 of their respective positions...

Rogers was the 45th rated DE... 6'3 - 252 - 4.76

Pats have their own internal ratings.
But yes BB didn't like this draft very much except for Meriweather.

The Pats could draft the 3 stooges from here on out and it would still be a huge success considering we added Moss, Meriweather and Welker. How sweet it is.

 

[BritPat]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

BB must not like this draft at all to be drafting guys who aren't even in the top 30 of their respective positions...

Rogers was the 45th rated DE... 6'3 - 252 - 4.76

Who's top 30? I don't think he really cares much for the opinions of anyone bar his own, his coaches and his scouts and talent evaluators.

Which is all that really matters.

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Miami takes Reagan Mauia (RB)

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Re: Official 2007 Patriots Draft Thread

:woohoo: Justin Rogers, now we're bringing in some LB hopefuls.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

AH, dang. Wendling went to Houston!

 

[BPF]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Who the heck is Justin Rogers...

Is he a 290 lb DE? or is he a smaller one who can translate into an OLB?

Projects to ILB, from Scout.com:
Justin Rogers ILB SMU 6-4, 250

Strengths: Powerful with good strength. Productive college player. Shows good field awareness. Physical player that never gives up. Hard worker on and off the field. A team leader.

Weaknesses: Not a great athlete. Limited room to improve.

Comments: Rogers put in a great deal of effort to get to where he is, he came to SMU as a 198 pound defensive lineman.

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Adam Hayward (LB) to the Titans
Kasey Studdard (G) to the Texans

 

[chunkypony]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Wendling to the BILLS!

GAH

 

[VJCPatriot]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Wendling to the BILLS!

GAH

Yup it would have been nice to pair him up with Meriweather. Oh well. Still more picks to go in the 6th.

 

[AFPatsFan11]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Brandon Siler has to have something happen to fall this far. Justin Rogers?

 

[fgssand]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Here is what I found:

http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rogers_justin00.html






Junior (2005): A force on the Mustang defensive line... Earned second-team All-C-USA honors... Shared SMU Defensive MVP honors with Rolando Humphrey and Joe Sturdivant... Led Conference USA in sacks with seven and ranked in the top 10 in tackles-for-loss and forced fumbles... Had 64 total stops on the year to go along with 10.5 tackle-for-loss and three forced fumbles... Had eight-tackle games against Tulane and UTEP and seven-stop efforts against Marshall, Tulsa and Rice... Also had two-sack games against the Green Wave and Miners... Blocked a kick in the TCU win; Sophomore (2004): Started the first nine games of the season before missing the last two due to injury... Tied for the team lead with 2.5 sacks... Had 27 total tackles, 5.5 for loss... Had six stops at Rice... Had a team-season-high two sacks against Tulsa; Freshman (2003): Saw playing time in all 12 games, starting two at defensive end... Had 34 tackles... Notched six stops in games at San Jose State and Tulsa; 2002: Sat out the season as a redshirt; Prep: Two-time All-District first-team selection... Member of the Herald Banner Dream Team... Helped team win state football championship in 1999 and 2001... Coached in high school by Terry Cron... Also competed in baseball, basketball and track... Selected All-District in baseball; Personal: Economics major... An avid hunter... Has killed and skinned coyotes.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

Wendling to the BILLS!

GAH

I'll be honest, that kind of annoys me. I really think Wendling could be a star, especially in NE's system.

 

[naclone]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

after 7 years i can't believe there are still people who would rather BB/Pioli draft according to the rankings rather than their own determination of who should be on the team.

do you guys let yahoo autodraft your fantasy teams as well?

 

[PushnPencils]

Re: Official 2007 Patriots Draft Thread

:woohoo: Justin Rogers, now we're bringing in some LB hopefuls.

Interesting Pick IMHO:

Justin Rogers DE/OLB 6-3 252 4.76 Had 7.5 sacks as a senior. Bench pressed 225 lbs. 18 times. Broad jump 9'9". Vertical 34". Definitely helped himself. Could be a sixth- or seventh-rounder for a team needing a linebacker in the 3-4.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

after 7 years i can't believe there are still people who would rather BB/Pioli draft according to the rankings rather than their own determination of who should be on the team.

do you guys let yahoo autodraft your fantasy teams as well?

That's not about rankings, I just really thought Wendling could be good in NE's defense.

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

From NFLDraftScout.com:

Justin Rogers - DE/OLB/LS

Pro-Day - 6'3 1/8" 252 lbs
40: 4.74
20: 2.69
10: 1.58

Reps: 19
Broad: 9'9"
Vertical: 34 in
Shuttle: 4.28
3 Cone: 7.32


Maybe the Pats will move him inside. Maybe he'll be like another Vrabel and do both. Who knows.

 

[onegameatatime]

Re: Official 2007 NFL Draft 6th Round Discussion

You can.

But make sure you mention the following:

Mincey was cut because he had a lax attitude, figuring that the didn't have to work as hard because he'd be given a year to learn the system.

Claridge would have been a good player, more than likely, except that he hurt his shoulder in camp and then his psyche was shattered when he brother died.

The drafters apparently did not see that lax attitude when they drafted Mincey.

Of course, Randy Moss is the epitome of lax attitude, but overwhelming talent can overcome some things. (I'm a big fan of that deal, and any deal with that much upside.)

My bottom line is that while I hope all our low rounders turn into Tom Bradys at their positions, we should not expect much from anyone drafted on day 2 unless it's a special situation and not look to anyone on Day 2 as the answer to anything. if they were, someone would have taken them on Day 1.