Re: Jeff's 6.0 mock
Posted: Sat Mar 7, 2009 10:49 pm
As a Pats fan, I think their linebacker corps is their number 1 need this offseason. Last year in another great Belichick pick, they drafted Jerod Mayo, who became the defensive rookie of the year. But still, their linebackers are old and depth is needed. This especially holds true after Belichick threw a bone to old pal Scott Pioli and pretty much gave him away in the Cassel trade for a high second round pick. If they get Peppers, thats great. He's still one of the best DE's in the league, but hopefull the pats won't give away too much to get him. I like the Connor Barwin pick also because if he's as good as Risdin says he is, he seems like the perfect sleeper pick for Belichick, a lot like Mayo was last year. I'd also support picking Laurinitis here, and Mauluga or Cushing if they managed to fall that far.
As for the second round, I definetly think the 2 running backs was a misprint, but if Beanie Wells is there at 34, I could see them taking him as well. I would like them to improve their secondary with at least one pick in the second round though. The two corners from last years draft, Wheatly and Wilhite, could become good players but it's still a glaring weekness. Shawn Springs is definetly an improvement over guys like O'Neal and even Hobbs, but a good, young corner would be nice to pickup.
OL is another position were some depth is needed, which is why I especially like the Max Unger pick at 55, because from what I've heard, he's the best C/G in the draft next to Alex Mack.
All in all, I think this draft will be key for the Patriots in adding depth and young ability to positions that have had trouble for them the past couple of years.
As for the second round, I definetly think the 2 running backs was a misprint, but if Beanie Wells is there at 34, I could see them taking him as well. I would like them to improve their secondary with at least one pick in the second round though. The two corners from last years draft, Wheatly and Wilhite, could become good players but it's still a glaring weekness. Shawn Springs is definetly an improvement over guys like O'Neal and even Hobbs, but a good, young corner would be nice to pickup.
OL is another position were some depth is needed, which is why I especially like the Max Unger pick at 55, because from what I've heard, he's the best C/G in the draft next to Alex Mack.
All in all, I think this draft will be key for the Patriots in adding depth and young ability to positions that have had trouble for them the past couple of years.