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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.We all know LB,DB are the 2 biggest needs with WR being a close third.
Do you think BB will draft one? Please NO T.E. in the first.
What do you think he will do?
We all know LB,DB are the 2 biggest needs with WR being a close third.
Do you think BB will draft one? Please NO T.E. in the first.
What do you think he will do?
We all know LB,DB are the 2 biggest needs with WR being a close third.
Not very confident we'll draft a pure LB (with our first pick). If I had to name 3 positions, I'd say CB, S, DE/OLB. There seems to be strong value at the DB positions...meaning, one may slide to #24. At DE/OLB, maybe a pass rushing type like Abiamiri, who has some upside to remain on the edge. Then there's Spencer, who I wonder if he can convert inside.Do you think BB will draft one?
Of course yo do know that the top 2 TEs declared.Please NO T.E. in the first.
Haven't a clue...What do you think he will do?
TE? That's interesting because it is conceivable the no TEs are off the board when we pick at 24.
Miller and Olsen (despite the high # of drops this year) could make this enticing for BB. However neither can ever hope to block as well as Graham and neither can stretch a defense with a deep seam route.
The better choice is to resign Graham (a team captain? I ithink I saw him in the captain circle before a game this year.)
I see Thomas developing into the best overall TE with a good off-season program and another year of experience. His hands are the best, his blocking matched Watson to start the season and has moved him ahead of Ben this season - he may never be Grahambo's equal, but he has a shot at that level. I'd say the Pats have two very good overall TEs in Graham and Thomas, with Watson being improved overall and a receiving breakout who needs to work on his hand catches and ball security in the off-season. I concur that Graham's leadership role has increased his value to the club and I hope the recognition helps him decide to stay here.Does anybody have a feel for how TE Thomas developed as a TE in his first year witt us.
I can't imagine BB running his 2TE monster offense without Graham (because of his versatility).
STRENGTHS
Has good size and a thick, solid frame...Had a great senior campaign...Tough and a hard worker...Is smart with good instincts for the game...Reads and reacts well and plays faster than he times...He excels versus the run...Reliable tackler...Has a excellent motor that never stops...Is a field general with outstanding intangibles.
WEAKNESSES
Has short arms and his body might be maxed out...Looks stiff in coverage...Timed speed is only average at best and he is not an elite athlete...Not much of a pass rusher and doesn't make a lot of impact plays...Has some durability issues...Has trouble disengaging from blockers...Struggles in space...Overall upside is limited.
REPORT
Classic thumper in the middle who might be more of a backup or situational guy at the next level...Only started for two years in college but he saved his best for last and saw his draft stock soar in 2006...The type who isn't going to amaze you with his physical tools but he gets the job done on the field and was a big reason for the Wolverines turnaround this past season..