Some notes on Pats interest in a few prospects

[APatrioticVirginian]

Yup, that's what they all say right up until he screws up a routine snap that costs you a game.

or until someone loses an eye

 

[supafly]

Well that cements it for me. Barwin will be a Patriot in 2009. ;-) THREE positions in one -- OLB/TE/LS. That versatility is really tough to beat.

I honestly didn't even know about the LS capabilities. I knew about his versatility and special teams presence, but this makes me even higher on him. I think it'd be great if he were around at #34. I know some are still doubting him, and that they feel he's overrated, but with all he can do, it just seems like a somewhat 'safer' type pick.

 

[BradyFTW!]

That's like asking, what if Paxton got hurt. Any player has risk of injury, you just find another player to do it and move on. But not having to spend a roster spot on a dedicated LS, that's such a huge plus in my book.

Sure, except that a full-time LB has many more opportunities to get hurt during the course of any game than a LS does.