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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.In that case are you advocating we take C. Long or McFadden? Or trade down?I really hope Oakland takes Gholston instead.
Speaking for myself, I'd be very happy if BB could trade into 4 or 5 and get Chris Long, I just believe he could start as a rookie. I'd be content with Gholston because I believe teaming him with the 'backerhood' would give him the support structure to help him develop into a Patriots' mainstay - but based on the one game I saw him in (National Championship - LSU), he's two years away from being a full time contributor. I still consider him my #2 LB prospect in this draft, but as the draft nears I'm starting to get cold feet about drafting "potential" at #7 (that holds for the talk of drafting Albert too). McFadden holds no interest for me. Given the scenerio of the mock you're in, I'd look for a trade down with someone who wants a stud DE like Gholston, just to see how much they'd pay (then make my final decision).In that case are you advocating we take C. Long or McFadden? Or trade down?
I represented the Patriots for the Bleacher Report "Writers Mock Draft". Here is the order of the first 7 picks.
J. Long
Dorsey
Ryan
C. Long
Ellis
McFadden
And I took Gholston. While our 3 trade-down targets are gone (Ellis, McFadden, Ryan) Gholston is a nice consolation prize.
Speaking for myself, I'd be very happy if BB could trade into 4 or 5 and get Chris Long, I just believe he could start as a rookie. I'd be content with Gholston because I believe teaming him with the 'backerhood' would give him the support structure to help him develop into a Patriots' mainstay - but based on the one game I saw him in (National Championship - LSU), he's two years away from being a full time contributor. I still consider him my #2 LB prospect in this draft, but as the draft nears I'm starting to get cold feet about drafting "potential" at #7 (that holds for the talk of drafting Albert too). McFadden holds no interest for me. Given the scenerio of the mock you're in, I'd look for a trade down with someone who wants a stud DE like Gholston, just to see how much they'd pay (then make my final decision).
I would go Rivers over Gholston.
Gholston has 25 lbs on Rivers, runs just as fast, and is far better at getting after the QB. Why on earth would you take Rivers over Gholston?
One reason is that Rivers fits the mold of a Patriots type player almost to the letter. Also, Rivers would not be a conversion player.
Having said that, I have faith in the Patriots and if they should chose Gholston then I'm happy with it.
Do you have a source? Nothing I have seen indicates this (except the Pats continued interest).One reason is that Rivers fits the mold of a Patriots type player almost to the letter. Also, Rivers would not be a conversion player.
Having said that, I have faith in the Patriots and if they should chose Gholston then I'm happy with it.
Chris Long.who is your first lb?
Gholston has 25 lbs on Rivers, runs just as fast, and is far better at getting after the QB. Why on earth would you take Rivers over Gholston?
Rivers still lacks size/bulk for a Pats LB. And I'm not sure you can say that Rivers isn't a conversion as well. Switching from a OLB to ILB, who knows how well he'll do in the Pats system? He is listed as an OLB on most sites.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft...go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11737
Rivers reportedly has played all three LB positions, I have my concerns about his ability to stack and shed OL, that is one thing college DL have over college LBs. Frankly I believe Chris Long is the only prospect who potentially could start as a rookie...though I like Angelo Crowell who is projected to UDFA.Rivers still lacks size/bulk for a Pats LB. And I'm not sure you can say that Rivers isn't a conversion as well. Switching from a OLB to ILB, who knows how well he'll do in the Pats system? He is listed as an OLB on most sites.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft...go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11737
Rivers reportedly has played all three LB positions, I have my concerns about his ability to stack and shed OL, that is one thing college DL have over college LBs. Frankly I believe Chris Long is the only prospect who potentially could start as a rookie...though I like Angelo Crowell who is projected to UDFA.