BillBelichickFan79
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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.Another reason I didnt like Mccourty pick was b/c it ruled out any chance of us going after Patrick Peterson in 2011. Hes one of the best corners with Bailey/revis shut down potential I've seen in a while.
I see what you're saying.Unless Darius is reinstated, he could experience a precipitous fall. In fact, he might not even go in the first round at all, given the glut of defensive line talent this upcoming year. That said, I'm not positive he's the perfect fit as a two-gapper. I think he's a good player, highly explosive, and can definitely play the end in a 34. My concern is that it wastes his considerable talents.
I hear that, whatever it takes, I hope we get him. He has Ware potenital IMO.I'm totally on board with Quinn, though. In fact, I've decided that I'd be more than happy to use any chip we have available, including our second 1st rounder, to move up and take him if required. We've stockpiled so many picks lately that we don't really have room on the roster for another dozen rookies--why not cash in on one of the most talented players I've ever had the privilege of watching?
Yeah, especially if we don't keep Mankins.More and more, lately, I'd like to see us go offensive line early next year. I am not opposed to double-dipping, either: a highly-rated guard/center and tackle would do nicely.
Well, considering that McCourty outplayed him by a considerable margin last year, it's hard to put Peterson above him. Yes, Peterson has great size, fluidity, and potential, but he doesn't really look for contact or always find himself in the right place. McCourty, on the other hand, produced the lowest completion percentage and yards surrendered to opposing quarterbacks of any corner in college football last year. He's also faster, has more consistent technique, understands defenses well, and has a drive to be great. The more I learn about him, the more convinced I am that he's going to be an excellent corner for us for many years.
One last thought: Amukamara is better than Peterson, who may be the third best corner coming out next year. If our secondary shapes up the way I think it will, we won't need Amukamara, but I'd sure as heck love to draft him anyway. He's the next Asomugha, in my opinion. Incredible talent.
Ryan Mallett and Allen Bailey. That would be the perfect first round in my eyes. Bailey, because he's a beast, what more can I say? And Mallett, because Brady will be 33 when the season starts. Assuming he gets an extension, he will probably play until 37 max. Mallett is 22 and would go into the Aaron Rodgers school of learning behind one of the greatest of all time. When Brady hangs them up and gets ready for the Hall of Fame, Mallett will be 26 and ready to light the world on fire for 10 years and the process of Patriots dominence continues.
Probably not the most popular pick(s), or opinion(s), but they are mine.
Ryan Mallet = Jay Cutler
No thank you. And BB would never want that type of QB.
(3) With the #7 pick, Patriots select Marcell Dareus, DE Alabama, even tho Robert Quinn is on the board. Dareus is 20#s heavier than Quinn, who looks like a true 4-3 end to me. And Dareus plays in a similar hybrid 3-4, 4-3 defense at the hands of Nick Saban, Belichick's former defensive coordinator. Frankly, I don't see why Pats fans are so over the top about Quinn. His film is impressive, but BB doesn't design his defense around 280# defensive ends that cant drop into coverage.
Ryan Mallet = Jay Cutler
No thank you. And BB would never want that type of QB.
BB was interested in Julius Peppers, who's around that size, and doesn't really drop into coverage a whole lot. Some guys are worth adapting your scheme for.
Another reason I didnt like Mccourty pick was b/c it ruled out any chance of us going after Patrick Peterson in 2011. Hes one of the best corners with Bailey/revis shut down potential I've seen in a while.
I'm sure you wouldn't be saying the same thing right now.