jeffbiologist
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Well put - I've been on the Clady bandwagon for a while (I'm mainly working under the assumption Gholston won't be there) and I see Clady as the remaining guy with the highest upside. But pass-rushing has to be the priority for this team as I see it, and I've moved on from selecting based on potential (Clady) and now think they have to go with immediate impact (Gholston, Groves).
They can work with the CBs they have now if they add a pass rushing beast, and the best option for this team are going to be found in the first round. If they don't use the first to select a pass rusher, then they'd be banking on a guy like Avril being there at 62, and that doesn't seem as likely anymore.
They can get solid CBs in rounds 2 or 3, or if they can trade down from 7, they probably have the assets to move up and get a guy like Cason.
I really think the theme for the D is throwing the "bend, don't break" notion out the window - it was perfect for out teams in the past. But the offense has changed, and the more possessions Brady and Moss have to work with, the more likely the Pats dominate any given team.
They can add Groves to the edge, let AD move inside on passing downs to either work in coverage or rush from the inside. It would allow for great flexibility, keep teams from knowing where the rush was coming from. The D could be lethal.
Well I dont think you need anything like a major overhaul, we did go 18-1!! Now we know that a team like the Giants creates a matchup problem. To solve this they could just as easily take a OL #1.... but you take the best player when you get a chance that high(7)...and the fact that Mankins contract comin up next year could be way to avoid that possible headache....