OT in round 1?

[ATippett56]

That's just their opinion of his value, not a prediction of where he gets drafted.

Quite frankly, I don't see the need to draft an offensive tackle this year. Dante Scarnecchia works wonders with offensive line prospects.

 

[Sciz]

I'm a risk-taker. I'd roll with just Solder, Vollmer, and Cannon, knowing that Mankins, Connolly, Gallery, and McDonald were left tackles in college and that there's gotta be at least somebody there that could be passable in a pinch.

 

[ATippett56]

I'm a risk-taker. I'd roll with just Solder, Vollmer, and Cannon, knowing that Mankins, Connolly, Gallery, and McDonald were left tackles in college and that there's gotta be at least somebody there that could be passable in a pinch.

Solder, Vollmer, Cannon all played at least one season at left tackle in college.

 

[Off The Grid]

Quite frankly, I don't see the need to draft an offensive tackle this year. Dante Scarnecchia works wonders with offensive line prospects.

I agree that there is no need.

I always want to purse Depth of Talent at such an important position, of course.

But that's Day 3 guys and UFA talent.

No need to spend heavily, this year, I heartily agree ~ we already grabbed Solder.

 

[ATippett56]

No need to spend heavily, this year, I heartily agree ~ we already grabbed Solder

and Cannon, who incidentally played his final collegiate season with TCU at left tackle.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

If OT Martin of Stanford fell to #27, I would take him in a heartbeat. Who knows if Vollmer is over his back injury or not. Does anybody really feel confident with Hix or Kopa as our ROT if Vollmer is not healthy next season?

PS: I think Hix could be a decent backup. I also like Dennis Kelly of Purdue as an UDFA.

 

[Snake Eyes]

I'm a risk-taker. I'd roll with just Solder, Vollmer, and Cannon, knowing that Mankins, Connolly, Gallery, and McDonald were left tackles in college and that there's gotta be at least somebody there that could be passable in a pinch.

Silatolu can play tackle in a pinch and can be our Center of the future.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Silatolu can play tackle in a pinch and can be our Center of the future.

If he doesn't get lost trying to find the stadium.

 

[Snake Eyes]

If he doesn't get lost trying to find the stadium.

I'm not picking up what you're laying down.

 

[jmt57]

If he doesn't get lost trying to find the stadium.

Speaking about getting lost, did anybody catch Marcus Cannon on Twitter yesterday? He was headed to Foxboro from Boston, and somehow ended up in New Bedford.

Twitter @PatriotsCannon

 

[WhiZa]

Don't be so quick to discount an OT in round 1. Vollmer had back issues last year which is not a good sign. The last OL to have back issues was Kaczur and he never was able to overcome it. Vollmer's also in the last year of his contract so there are a few good reasons to draft a OT with a high pick. Especially if a good one falls in our lap.

 

[supafly]

Don't be so quick to discount an OT in round 1. Vollmer had back issues last year which is not a good sign. The last OL to have back issues was Kaczur and he never was able to overcome it. Vollmer's also in the last year of his contract so there are a few good reasons to draft a OT with a high pick. Especially if a good one falls in our lap.

I think the team has put itself in a good position to choose whatever BPA or highest rated player falls to them, despite any specific position.

I wouldn't be remotely surprised if they chose OL, or any position other than QB, to be completely honest.

I am hoping for 2 defensive picks in the first 2 rounds. Anything more will be a bonus, and anything less will be a travesty.