Pats still need ILB's so another path the draft could take is:
Bets CB at 24 (Revis, Houston, McCauley)
Michael Griffin S at 28
David Harris ILB 2nd round
Paul Williams WR/Jason Hill WR/Craig Davis/Johnnie Lee Higgins 3rd round
I would really love to see LaRon Landry come to the Patriots even if it meant moving up to get him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Height: 6-01/2 | Weight: 213 | 40-Time: 4.35
Official Bio
Strengths:
Playmaker with a nose for the ball...Terrific athlete with superb timed speed...Has excellent size...He has great instincts, range and ball skills...Times and anticipates the action...Plays both the pass and the run with equal efficiency...He's extremely smart and a leader in the secondary...Has a lot of experience after starting as a freshman...A big hitter...Was productive throughout his career...Is versatile and has played both safety spots and even cornerback...Real tough and competitive.
Weaknesses:
He doesn't play quite as fast as his timed speed would indicate...Lacks a burst to recover when beat...Can be too aggressive at times and will miss the occasional tackle while going for the big play...Only average hands and will drop some balls.
Notes:
Brother Dawan is a former fifth round pick who starts at safety for the Baltimore Ravens but LaRon is a much better prospect than he was...Seriously considered coming out as a junior before ultimately deciding to go back to school...The total package and a great all-around football player who will remind some of Ed Reed.
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this above profile isn't my stuff it is from
nfldraftcountdown but I seem to remember that he posted a 4.35ish in the combine and really improved his stock quite a bit. Versatile would also include some alignments as MLB in a "big nickle" package. Guy can really bring the lumber to the lower lumbar.
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Another prospect I would love to see is Zachary (Zak) DeOssie... Pedigree and smarts will make up for him not playing versus top ranked opponents. Sure he may ride the pine but after time he will be quite the player. 4.55 or so in the 40 along with 26 reps... Has been starting for 2.5+ seasons at Brown, really good friends with BB's eldest daughter I believe...He was originally rated as a 2nd day pick but perked the wood of the scouts at the combine and may be a late first day pick or even late 2nd rounder for a team deep in the LB spot but long in tooth. He also has motor that runs like a junkyard dawg with a brain of brass.
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Also I am pretty interested in David Ball, WR, NH (i.e nice hands, pretty awesome route running, good shuttle speeds, fantastic player personality) and WR Aaron Fairooz, Central Arkansas 6-6 (6-4ish), 218, Senior He did pretty decent when the spotlight fell on him (REC 55 | YDS 774 | TD 6) but he is certainly a project (might as well have another of those) and would wind up on the practice squad. Not sure of his "attitude"...
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and of course I am buying into the Hype of Cornerback Marcus McCauley
Height: 6-03/4 | Weight: 203 | 40-Time: 4.39
Strengths:
Has prototypical size...Timed speed is outstanding...Athletic and quick with fluid hips and a great burst...Physical and aggressive...A playmaker with pretty good ball skills...Has great body control, leaping ability and timing...Good tackler who will support versus the run...Has superb instincts for the game...A hard worker with good intangibles...Is able to play and excel in either man or zone coverage.
Weaknesses:
His technique and footwork can be inconsistent...Will gamble and take too many risks...Hands are questionable and he will drop some interceptions...Needs to get a little stronger...Was not really thrown at a lot in college...Has trouble locating the ball...Struggled mightily at times in 2006 and didn't have a great senior year.
Notes:
A better prospect than Richard Marshall (a 2nd round pick) was a year ago and he had a great rookie season for the Carolina Panthers...Really has all of the physical tools you look for in a top cornerback and should be able to step in and start very early on...The type of lockdown corner that every team is constantly searching for.
again this is from
nfldraftcountdown.com
but I would much rather have Landry.
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Also since it may be worth looking at given the Pat's history of drafts:
Tim Crowder
Height: 6-35/8 | Weight: 272 | 40-Time: 4.69
Strengths:
Has decent size and bulk for the position...Good strength...Does a nice job versus the run and is stout at the point...Uses his hands well...Athletic with good range and can drop into coverage...Technically and fundamentally sound...Is very smart and a hard worker with a great motor and excellent intangibles...Very tough and has been durable...Productive...Has a ton of experience against top competition.
Weaknesses:
Does not have great speed or a burst...Is not really a sack artist...His agility and quickness are just average...Will struggle to disengage from blocks...Is somewhat inconsistent...Overaggressive at times...Probably doesn't have very much upside.
Notes:
Four-year starter for the Longhorns...Had the best season of his career by far as a senior...Was also a good baseball player in high school...A jack-of-all-trades but master of none who's solid but doesn't really stand out in any one area...He will never be an elite pass rusher but he can be a good all-around player in the pros.
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Defensive End | Senior | Florida Ray McDonald
Height: 6-33/8 | Weight: 276 | 40-Time: 5.00
Strengths:
Has excellent size and the frame to get even bigger...A good athlete who is quick and explosive...Versatile with experience at both end and tackle...Has good range and pursues well...Sure tackler...Strong and gets a good push...Able to penetrate and makes plays in the backfield...Hard worker with top intangibles...Has upside.
Weaknesses:
A DE / DT 'tweener who might not have a true position at the next level...He does not have great speed...Plays too high and leverage is an issue at times...Can get knocked back when he lets his technique slip...Not a dynamic pass rusher...Missed most of the 2005 season with knee injuries and durability is still a major concern.
Notes:
His father, Ray Sr., played wide receiver for the Gators back in the 1980's...Was overshadowed by Marcus Thomas and Jarvis Moss to a degree but he had a great senior season and saw his draft stock soar...Could realistically play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme...Needs to stay healthy but has some intriguing physical tools and could interest 34 teams as an end or 43 teams as an undersized tackle.
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Anyone else think 3-4 prototype backups when they perused these guys, tell me if I am wrong TIA.
Also: Martrez Milner, TE, Georgia, Height: 6-4 Weight: 252,40 Time: 4.79 40 Low: 4.75 40 High: 4.88
40 Yrd Dash: 4.79 20 Yrd Dash: 2.78 10 Yrd Dash: 1.65 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 19
Vertical Jump: 34 Broad Jump: 9'9" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.49 3-Cone Drill: 7.35
02/27/07 - Teammates with current Patriot Benjamin Watson at Georgia, Milner (6-3, 252) became the Bulldogs' starting tight end in 2006. While he caught 30 passes for 425 yards and three touchdowns as a senior, Milner shares more than just an alma mater with Watson. Like the Patriots' talented tight end, Milner has had trouble hanging onto the football. Milner keeps in touch with Watson and talked with his mentor after he had three critical drops in a 21-14 loss to Florida last year. "Ben is always calling me and sending me text messages," Milner said. "He called me and told me to keep my head up after the Florida game. He called me again after my last game at Georgia and told me about the Senior Bowl process. He told me that most teams are saying about me what they were saying about him when he came out: A great blocker with questionable hands. He told me to keep working hard and don't give up on yourself because anything is possible. Ben said how you handle adversity shows your true character." According to his college coaches, Milner is suited to be a blocker, a label he's not necessarily thrilled to have put on him. "At Georgia the coaches used to always say I was a better blocker than a receiver," he said. "That's one thing I didn't want to hear. I want the ball in my hands. I'm known as a good blocker but hopefully I'll get the opportunity to prove that I can catch the ball too." While he was inconsistent at times in college, Milner also showed potential in his one season as a starter and is a player with a lot of upside. The Patriots are known for taking players like that in the middle rounds of the draft, so there's a chance Watson and Milner could be reunited in New England. - TSX/DraftScout Team Reports
01/24/07 - Senior Bowl South Team Wednesday Practice Report: While the improvement overall in terms of catching ability today from yesterday was fairly widespread, it wasn't without exceptions. Georgia tight end Martrez Milner had improved his stock the first two days of practice with better hands than he had shown throughout much of his senior season. Today, however, the dropsies made another appearance for Milner, as several passes intended for the athletic tight end hit his pads and bounced to the turf.
01/23/07 - Senior Bowl South Team Tuesday Practice Report: While the wide receivers struggled mightily throughout the day, the South's tight ends each helped themselves with strong practices. Georgia's Martrez Milner was graded as a potentially high round pick entering his senior season and actually led the Bulldogs in receptions this season. That said, he was plagued by untimely and unsightly drops throughout the year. This was not the case today, however. Milner caught the ball cleanly and is a good athlete. He was able to get open against quality defensive backs and can gain some yardage after the catch.
this is from
nfldraftscout.com
if the Pats sign Horn. He's not the best fit I dont think.
The Bears are not happy with Ogunleye, especially with the coin they threw his way. Booker has been injured more than you would like, but that is not something you could really count on. Overall, Booker is a decent - solid #2 receiver and is not too expensive. Miami also received a 3rd round pick in the deal.
