Patriots Insider Draft Coverage Day 1(04/26/2008) 
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Welcome everyone to DRAFT DAY 2008!

With tons of news and reading material, we're ready to go.   Patriots Insider will continue to provide you live updates on the site, both in this blog, and the forums HERE.

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Members are encouraged to use the Insider's Lounge to get updates on what we're hearing behind the scenes... as in the Trade rumors that the Patriots want to move out of the No,. 7 spot.   see the RUMOR MILL  (in).

There was far too much info to post on the front page, so be sure to check the Archives for all the stories you may have missed.   We have multiple player interviews which were published recently.   There were too many to scroll across the front page, so the ONLY place you'll find them is HERE in the ARCHIVES.

Again we welcome you to Patriots Insider and look forward to bring you a lot of great coverage throughout the weekend.
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:48 
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Who will the Patriots take at No. 7?
Vernon Gholston, LB (Ohio State)
 ( 43% )
Leodis McKelvin, CB (Troy)
 ( 7% )
Brandon Albert, OL (Virginia)
 ( 0% )
Sedrick Ellis, DL (USC)
 ( 14% )
TRADE
 ( 36% )
Other
 ( 0% )

Saturday April 26, 2008 8:55 
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Insiders have asked who we think the Patriots will take at the top spot.   How about a poll?   Let us know who you think and we'll share our thoughts as the pick approaches.
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:56 
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Have you checked the newswire for today's news from around the web?

  One articleof interest is Pepper  Johnson's kid Dionte who hopes to hear his name called.   Read today's story in the Columbus Dispatch  
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:03 
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More in the Newswire ( link )
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:04 
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As you go through the weekend looking for info on who's available, be sure to check out the Top Draft prospects as ranked by Scout.com:   LINK  

The Scout.com experts ranked more than 340 draft prospects.   Sort by player name, school home state or position.
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:14 
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  Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia has worked wonders with the players provided by Scott Pioli and Bill Belihcick.   As fans know, the team usually doesn't spend high draft picks on the offensive line.     With two third round picks, the Patriots could use one on an interior lineman.

Though we expect mostly defense to go on Day 1, it's possible Scarnecchia gets someone who could help the unit in the first part of the Draft today.

A couple of recent interviews by Ed Thompson should get you excited if New England opts to pull the trigger and claim one of these guys.   Of particular interest is John Greco, the lineman from Toledo.  

"I'm often compared to him," Greco tole the Toledo Blade. "It seems like that's how it's been since I got here. It's not a bad name to be mentioned with."

Greco spent some time with Thompson to go in depth about his Draft preparations, his thoughts on Kaczur and more.   Draft: Greco Could Follow Kaczur... Again? Premium Story
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:37 
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[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 
Do you see the patriots trading up? Maybe to 4 or 5 to leapfrog the Jets.
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:55 Josh
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Josh, Thanks for the question.  
Since we've been hearing the rumors, we do believe the Patriots are trying to move.   Adam Caplan wrote earlier this week about what insiders around the league believe the Patriots will do.

AFC Pre-Draft Insider Version 1.0 Premium Story - We're taking a look at the possible draft selections of seven AFC teams in this update.

Moving up however is an expensive proposition.   And the real question is why do they want so desperately to leapfrog the Jets?  

Three players are worth moving up  in our opinion:   Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey and Jake Long.   Jake is already gone to the Dolphins.     So the concern over getting in front of the Jets -- who reportedly like Darren McFadden, Vernon Gholston and Branden Albert --- is   why?  

Trading up  may be more media hype than reality.   Keith Rivers is also considered a great fit for the Patirots.   That's one player who would excel on either team (New England or New York).

We hav more on the trade rumors in the insider's lounge, but this at least gives you some of what we've heard.
Saturday April 26, 2008 10:06 
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Trade Rumors continue

Profootballtalk.com takes a look at Pat Kirwan's Mock Draft on NFL.com.   Kirwan's mock includes some speculation that the Patriots will trade with the Chiefs at No. 5, in order to get in front of the Jets and take Vernon Gholston.  

PFT story

Kirwan's Mock

More on this situation can be found HERE     Premium Story
Saturday April 26, 2008 10:51 
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[Comment From AGAG: ] 
Rashard Mendenhall
Saturday April 26, 2008 11:15 AG
11:37
[Comment From Comment From D HComment From D H: ] 
Trade up to get Chris Long
Saturday April 26, 2008 11:37 Comment From D H
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Understood.   We sat next to some others who were using it and insisted it was easy...   We liked what we saw, so we tried to get it running.   When they looked at it, they too were stumped as to why it didn't work.     That's ok... it works now.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 11:39 
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Running multiple conversations here at PI ... last comment was about the software and a person who wanted to know if we liked it.   Those were our thoughts on the software and the difficulties we experienced  previously.   It works great now.   If you run a live blog we recommend using it.   A spell check and a live edit would be a nice feature.

Saturday April 26, 2008 11:45 
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[Comment From gr365gr365: ] 
trade down! Even if you have to do it twice, get Groves 1st and Cason 2nd!
Saturday April 26, 2008 11:45 gr365
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Gr.   Is this the second time you've weighed in on trading down?   Your comments in the insider's lounge we're most notable regarding the value of players who could be added later.  

For those who do not know.   Gr365 worked with the team that participated in the Scout.com Intersite Mock Draft.   Their picks for the live draft (All seven rounds) can be found here: LINK
Saturday April 26, 2008 11:51 
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[Comment From gr365gr365: ] 
yeah, I'm nervous!!!!
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:05 gr365
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[Comment From gr365gr365: ] 
Have you seen Rich Gosselin final mock?
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:05 gr365
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[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
Per Rich Gosselin the Pats will atke Sedrick Ellis, "value pick"
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:06 GR365
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Saturday April 26, 2008 12:06 
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Saturday April 26, 2008 12:09 
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That's not what we're hearing.   Though it's possible. Ellis has a lot of characteristics to like.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:12 
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[Be Right Back Countdown]10 minutes 
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:13 
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[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
What are you hearing?
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:31 GR365
12:32
Trade Rumor Updates: Be sure to check the Insider's Lounge.

Saturday April 26, 2008 12:32 
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ESPN's Michael Smith recently reported that the Raiders are leaning on taking Darren McFadden at the No. 4 spot if they stay there. The possiblity that the Patriots or the Jets move up to 4 remains according to Smith.

In order to move up to the fourth spot (1800 points) from the seventh spot (1500 points), according to this Draft Trade chart, the Patriots would need to give up a pick or a player worth 300 points.   The Patriots currently own the 62 pick in the Draft with their second round pick (284 points).

More reports continue to stream in on possible Draft day trades.   Stand by, this will get interesting.
Saturday April 26, 2008 12:53 
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 A quick look possiblities for  the Patriots Draft pick at   No. 7

Defensive Backs:
Leodis McKelvin, Troy
Mike Jenkins, South Florida

Defensive Line:
Sedrick Ellis, USC
Glenn Dorsey, LSU   (unlikely still there)

Linebackers:
Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
Keith Rivers, USC
Dan Connor, Penn State

Running Back:
Darren McFadden, Arkansas

Offensive Line:
Branden Albert, Virginia
Chris Williams, Vanderbilt (may be too early)
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:11 
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[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
All these selections leaking 2 hrs befor the draft, sounds like somebody trying to drum up some business...
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:11 GR365
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[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
Next picks? C. Long Rams, Matt Ryan Falc., Darren Mcfadden Raid., KC OT, Jets Ellis/Gholston, Pats Ellis or trade
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:22 GR365
1:22
[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
If Ellis, McFadden or Ryan is still on the board! You have to beleive a trade down will occur!
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:22 GR365
1:25
GR,   maybe this is best left to the Lounge rats who are dying to konw what the Patriots will do.

We believe that the Patriots will trade the pick.   The questoin will be which team wants which player at No. 7.

Word is that the Chiefs are trying to play the Patriots vs the Jets vs other teams.     We're not so certain that the Patriots are  desperate to sign Gholston.   Chris Long would be a better selection.   ESPN continues to insist that Long will go to the Rams at No. 2.  

Saturday April 26, 2008 1:25 
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Hey JS. It was mentioned on TV that the Chiefs, Jet's & Ravens are engaged in trade talks. Then I see here that the Chiefs may be trying to play the Jet's and Patriots against each other. This can only happen if the Patriots are looking to trade up correct? If they are looking to trade back, New Orleans and Carolina are possible partners. I would say the Chiefs are looking to play them. Your thoughts?
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:55 Morpheus
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[Comment From GR365GR365: ] 
To whom am I chatting?
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:55 GR365
1:59
Site News: If you have this page open, and are surfing the internet in another window... be sure to refresh your browser multiple times today.   Scout.com and PatriotsInsider.com have pushed throuhg a load of content.   There are 5 more stories that just came through the front page including the interview with Boston college linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar ( LINK )
Saturday April 26, 2008 1:59 
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GR, this is Jon Scott manning the chat for now.  

Saturday April 26, 2008 1:59 
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Long to St. Louis?:
Scout.com insider Tom Marino reported yesterday that the St Louis Rams were set to take Chris Long with the second pick in the Draft.   ESPN is also reporting that news today.    

If Long goes No. 2 then  that leaves  Glenn Dorsey, Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan  and Vernon Gholston as the next best picks available.

Atlanta Wants  Ryan  
Matt Ryan, QB out of Boston College is in play.   The teams believed ot be most interested in Ryan  include  Atlanta, Kansas City and Baltimore.   If Long is not the  pick by the Rams, then there may be a trade with one of the clubs desperately seeking a quarterback.

Dorsey Dropping?
The news is that concern over Glenn Dorsey's leg injury is something that is giving teams reason to pause.   When Dorsey is healthy, there is little doubt that he is the best defensive lineman in the Draft.   However, Sedrick Ellis may be a better pick for some teams not willing to run the risk that Dorsey's injuries could become a concern down the road.
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:10 
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[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
JS -- is your best case scenario that Ryan and/or McFadden are available at #7, and the Pats can trade down and pick up one of the good but similar CBs plus another pick? Or what?
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:10 bluehound
2:14


Blue,

There are a number of possibilities for trading down.   If McFadden and Ryan are gone, the Patriots (and other teams around them) lose a lot of  leverage.  As mentioned in the Lounge Trade Rumor thread, it appears that the Pats are willing to move back to select a player who gives them a comparable production and potential  at a lower cost.
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:14 
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
JS, the trade scenarios are many. One has the Patriots trading with the Cowboys for their two number one pics. If Ryan is gone if a team contact the Patriots to move back into the first round to get a Flacco or Brohm what are your opinions on whether the Patriost should trade again or take a player that they need now?
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:23 Morpheus
2:30
Morph, I'm of the belief that the Patriots would like to trade down, and should trade down.   This Draft appears to ahve a lot of meat in the middle of round one, all the way throuhg the second round.  

Players the Patirots could still acquire by trading down.  

CB Antoine Cason, Terrence Wheatley, Brandon Flowers
OLB  Cliff Avril,  Quentin Groves,  Bryan Kehl  
ILB Beau Bell,  Jerod Mayo  
DL Kentwan Balmer, Derrick Harvey

They've either met with, worked out or had these guys visit Foxborough.   I just don't see that much of a impetus to trade up in this Draft.
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:30 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
NFLN has just rebuked the Ravens going up to 2, I'm shocked
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:30 GR
2:31
GR --

There will be no trade for No. 2.     It's Chris Long.   Believe me, our sources have a very strong indication that the deal is set already.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:31 
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[Be Right Back Countdown]20 minutes 
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:31 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Funny , Micheal Lombardi said" I was the GM for 7 yrs and Al Davis never listened to me"! Talking about the draft war room!
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:54 GR
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Guys we'll be back in a little bit.   Continue to post yoru comments.   We have some mor einterviews to publish.   The Draft is just about set to kick off.   Word is that Chris Long is a Ram and Matt Ryan is about to become a Falcon.   Though anythign can still happen.
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:55 
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
JS I don't think Mayo or Harvey...especially Harvey will be available in round two. I am hopefull the Patriots will trade down and get a CB in round one and perhaps the LB with a pick aquired in round 2 and the best play available when they pick. Your thoughs JS or anyone else.
Saturday April 26, 2008 2:55 Morpheus
3:15
THe 2008 NFL Draft is underway.

Pick No. 1 Miami Dolphins:   Jake Long, OT Michigan
Pick No. 2    St. Louis Rams:   -- Chris Long, DL, Virginia

The Falcons are on the Clock.
Prediction: Matt Ryan, QB Boston College

Check Scout.com's live
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:15 
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blog at scout.com
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:16 
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Pick No. 3 is in.

Pick No. 3 Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College

The Raiders are on the clock
prediction: Darren McFadden or Trade

Remember each pick is only 10 minutes.   The Patriots pick should be around 4pm-4:10
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:21 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
if the Pats trade it'll be here
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:22 GR
3:23
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Both Long's gone and so is Ryan. Does Ryan being drafted third help the Patriots trade possibilities or hurt them?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:23 Morpheus
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
3 picks in 7 minutes ahead of schedule....
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:23 Morpheus
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
hurts
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:24 GR
3:24
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
Ryan going hurts us, IMO. If not Atlanta, he might've fallen to #7
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:24 bluehound
3:27

Scout has it's top Draft picks and scouting reports done by Tom Marino.   Marino is a  former NFL scout and had a particular insight into the first round today so far.   When we spoke last, MArino was talign to a front office decision maker.   He has more news and notes coming on Patriots Insider today.

If you didn't listen to the show with Marino, we suggest listening in to his guest appearance this week.   Marino not only offers his opinion on the top Draft prospects (Long, Gholston, Jenkins, McKelvin) but he also offered up some sleeper picks the Patriots could be interested in.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/patriotsinsider

Saturday April 26, 2008 3:27 
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[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
Don't see how we're not now looking at Ellis or trade down w/both Ryan and McFadden gone. Worst case scenario, IMO
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:27 bluehound
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
hope for Dorsey
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:27 GR
3:27
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
I agree. Teams may have really wanted to trade up past Bmore....we'll see who is left. I expect Dorsey to be gone but if not the Patriots phone will light up a lot.
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:27 Morpheus
3:30
Pick No. 4 is in

The Oakland Raiders pick RB Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas

The Chiefs are on the Clock
Prediction: Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert or Trade   (Albert IMHO)
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:30 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Medical on Dorsey?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:30 GR
3:30
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Player to keep an eye on is Eliis from USC. That may spur some trade talks. The Raider just selected McFadden. They already have a TON of backs on their roster. Not sure this is a good pick for them.
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:30 Morpheus
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
10 Minutes ahead of schedule....loving it. Dorsy, Ellis Gholston left. The Patriots can IF they want get one of those players.
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:32 Morpheus
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
We'll find out soon how ad the Pats want Gholston
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:32 GR
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[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
If Albert now, then either Dorsey or Gholston will be there at 7. I just wonder if Jets and Pats have both been bluffing about how much they want Gholston....?!
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:32 bluehound
3:33
KC insider just said the Chiefs are torn... they need OL, but they really like Dorsey
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:33 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Dorsey
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:34 GR
3:35
ESPN just reported the same thing...     This is becoming humorous
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:35 
3:37

The pick is in.

Kansas City Chiefs No. 5   select Glenn Dorsey, DL, LSU

The New York Jets are on the Clock at No. 6
Prediction: Keith Rivers   Possibilty Vernon Gholston

Saturday April 26, 2008 3:37 
3:37
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
Real question is how bad Jets want Gholston -- we're about to see
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:37 bluehound
3:37
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Goodbye Vernon!
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:37 GR
3:46
The pick is in

With the No. 6 pick, the New York Jets take Vernon Gholston, LB Ohio State

The Patirots are on the Clock
Prediction: Trade   alternative  Leodis McKelvin, Keith Rivers or Branden Albert  
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:46 
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
I have no idea what to think now?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:47 GR
3:47
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
sometimes i hate being right
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:47 bluehound
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Harvey?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:48 GR
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Detroit?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:49 GR
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[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Yes
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:54 GR
3:54
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
YES! trade w/Saints
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:54 bluehound
3:54
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
what did we get? #10 adn second rounder?
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:54 bluehound
3:54
Trade winds are blowing.    

The New England Patriots have traded their pick to the New Orleans Saints (No. 10).  

The Saints covet Sedrick Ellis.   Readers in the Insider's Lounge heard that the Patriots wanted to trade the pick.   Compensation ahs not been announced yet.

The Saints take Sedrick Ellis, DL, USC
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:54 
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No 8: The Baltimore Ravens are on the Clock.

The Ravens have traded the pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jaguars are on the clock at No. 8
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:56 
3:56
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
I hope it Vilma
Saturday April 26, 2008 3:56 GR
4:01

Patriots Trade details

Patriots get the Saints 1st and 3rd round picks   (No. 10 and No. 78)
The Saints get the Patirots 1st and 5th round picks (No. 7 and No. 164)

The Patriots are very liekley targeting Dominique  Rodgers-Cromartie

Saturday April 26, 2008 4:01 
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Swap pf 1st round picks...Patriots get another 3rd and give up their 5th
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:01 Morpheus
4:04
The Pick is in.

The Jacksonville Jaguars No. 8 use their trade with the Baltimore Ravens to select Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida

The Cincinnati Bengals are on the clock
Prediction Keith Rivers,   Alternatives Rashard Mendenhall or DB
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:04 
4:06
Another Trade coming from New England?

We're wondering with three third round picks now if the Patriots will use two of them to move up in the Draft.

Saturday April 26, 2008 4:06 
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
I'm not happy with gving up a 5th rounder, why couldn't they just get the 3rd and be done. I guess they must have looked at the chart and the value had at 4th.
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:06 Morpheus
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[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
just a 3rd rounder, not second. teams knew we needed to trade....can we trade down again and still get a CB we want? DRC, Jenkins, McKelvin still out there
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:06 bluehound
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[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Patriots have 2 of the top ten picks in round three. Three picks overall in the third round.
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:08 Morpheus
4:08
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
looks like the trade is pretty much standard according to value chart, now that i look at it
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:08 bluehound
4:08
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Will the Patriots trade down in the first round again? There are players at CB still available as well as LB and OL. If they want they can now trade the high 3rd they got from Oakland and still have the 10th pick in the third round. They may not be finished trading.
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:08 Morpheus
4:12

The Pick is In

Cincinnati Bengals No. 9: Keith Rivers, LB USC

The Patriots are back on the Clock
Prediction: Corner (Mike Jenkins, Leodis McKelvin, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie)

Patriots Insider has reported since February that the team has valuied DRC

Saturday April 26, 2008 4:12 
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CAPLAN:  Adam Caplan reports that the pick is in and it's probably  Albert or McKelvin
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:13 
4:13
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Mayo,McKelvin, Rodgers-Cromartie still on the board
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:13 Morpheus
4:13
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
CB
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:13 GR
4:13
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
morph, we're thinking along the same lines.....but by the time this comment is published, we'll probably be wrong! lol
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:13 bluehound
4:15
The Pick is in

New England Patriots No. 10   Jerod Mayo, LB Tennessee

The Buffalo Bills are on the clock
Prediction: Leodis McKelvin
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:15 
4:15
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Surprise but welcome surprise
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:15 GR
4:19
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
i like it too. still hope we bundle some picks and get a good CB
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:19 bluehound
4:19
The move to draft Jerod Mayo is a surprise pick for the Patriots as it was widely believed that the team would select a top tier cornerback.   According to NFL Scout Tom Marino, the Mayo pick was the best move at linebacker for the Patriots according to his Draft rankings.   With Rivers off the board, Mayo makes the most sense.  



Saturday April 26, 2008 4:19 
4:23
The Pick is in:

Buffalo Bills No 11.   Leodis McKelvin, CB Troy

The Denver Broncos are on the clock
Prediction: DL
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:23 
4:23
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Makes sense CB is deep in this draft
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:23 GR
4:23
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
Noticed how I mentioned Mayo first when I mentioned who was left prior to the pick. :) And I asked Marino about Mayo vs Rivers during the show on Thursday. Sheesh I almost feel like a guru. Almost....lol I told you (JS) that I liked Mayo. Now will the Patriots make another trade? Dang I wish today was three round instead of two.
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:23 Morpheus
4:23
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Porter should be on the board at 62?
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:23 GR
4:27
The pick is in

Denver Broncos No 12   Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State

The Carolina Panthers are on the clock
Prediction: QB   Henne, OT Williams or LB
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:27 
4:27
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
The Patriots may select more than one Volunteer during the draft. Broncos select Clady
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:27 Morpheus
4:27
[Comment From MorpheusMorpheus: ] 
It's possible GR he may be.....I'm wondering if the Patriots will keep all of the third round picks...or will they trade the one they got from Oakland or the Saints and more up. I'm wishing they could talk some team into taking their third rounder which is like a fourth rounder
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:27 Morpheus
4:30
The Pick is in

Carolina Panthers No 13: Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon

The Chicago Bears are on the clock
Predition: We have to take a time out to address some network issues.   Needs QB, RB, OL, WR
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:30 
4:30
[Comment From MorpheusTheGreatMorpheusTheGreat: ] 
Wondered if the Patriots had trade with Carolina could they have gotten a fourth and still drafted Mayo? But since that did not happen, will the Patriots REACH for a player in the third round if they keep their picks? Would they draft Bowman if they kept all of their third round picks
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:30 MorpheusTheGreat
4:30
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
TN and I will both be happy with SEC guys!
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:30 GR
4:32
More on the Saints attempts to get to the No. 5 spot.

From a KC Insider:
The Saints offered the 10th overall pick, their 7th round pick this year
and their number one.  KC would have done the deal if it was a second
this year or a third this year.
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:32 
4:48
What position will the Patriots address next?
Cornerback
 ( 75% )
Offensive line
 ( 0% )
Defensive line
 ( 0% )
Tight end
 ( 25% )
Running back
 ( 0% )
Other
 ( 0% )

Saturday April 26, 2008 4:48 
4:49
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Good move by the Chiefs! They got thier guy 10 spots cheaper
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:49 GR
4:56
We'll be back in a bit.   The head coach is set to speak.

Saturday April 26, 2008 4:56 
4:56
[Be Right Back Countdown]30 minutes 
Saturday April 26, 2008 4:56 
5:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Wonder how much better Mayo is than David Harris was last year -- Harris would've helped us last year, and he would've been cheaper. Great tackler, and faster than Mayo according to Scout's 4.65 time (though ESPN gave a much better 40 time, I think).
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:33 Guest
5:35
Guest Wrote:     Wonder how much better Mayo is than David Harris was last year -- Harris would've helped us last year, and he would've been cheaper. Great tackler, and faster than Mayo according to Scout's 4.65 time (though ESPN gave a much better 40 time, I think
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:35 
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[Video file]YouTube: yPYqlT1DB-s  Play
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:38 
5:43
More on Mayo coming. Check these links
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:43 
5:46
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Saturday April 26, 2008 5:46 
5:49
[Comment From bluehoundbluehound: ] 
Our 3 third round picks equal 569 points on the draft value chart: that's a top of the second round pick. Man, I hope we trade up and get Cason or someone else who can battle for a starting position. That would still leave us with a late 2nd rounder too.
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:49 bluehound
5:57
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
maybe they'll package it if Cason is on the board?
Saturday April 26, 2008 5:57 GR
6:15
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
there hasn't been e run on CBs yet
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:15 GR
6:15
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
I don't think BB would do that
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:15 GR
6:15
[Comment From MorpheusTheGreatMorpheusTheGreat: ] 
Will the Patriots now trade their second round draft pick for a fourth and fifth round this year or a third this year and a fourth next year OR will they try and move up. Lastly or will they just stand pat? (no pun intended)
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:15 MorpheusTheGreat
6:23
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
If Law is in the background he'll probably wait
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:23 GR
6:47
Some updates to pass along:

The last time  the Patriots selected  a linebacker in the first round:  1999  Andy Katzenmoyer.  Before that was in 1994 (Willie McGinest).

The last Tennessee player taken in the first round by the Patriots: Roland James DB (1980)

Saturday April 26, 2008 6:47 
6:47
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Classic Parcells?
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:47 GR
6:56
[Comment From MorpheusTheGreatMorpheusTheGreat: ] 
I wish they would package something and move up in the second round, however they need some young players, so I would just package one and move up if there is someone available like a top 5 or CB still there. However BB is probably waiting until the middle of round 2 to see how it goes. If the Patriots get lucky and get a player that can play or challenge for major playing time in round 2, tomorrow can really be interesting.
Saturday April 26, 2008 6:56 MorpheusTheGreat
7:16
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
They might have Charles Godfrey targetted and think they can wait until 62?
Saturday April 26, 2008 7:16 GR
7:20
Tracy  Porter was just selected by the New Orleans Saints.   The Patriots may want to move up in the second round if there's a run on cornerbacks.   New England is thought to be targeting corner with their next pick.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 7:20 
7:51
Looking toward No. 62
Don't be surprised if the Patriots decide to select an outside linebacker with the next pick .   Though corner is considered a priority at this spot, New England expressed significant interest in linebackers both inside and outside during their pre-draft visits and workouts.

Names to keep in mind:
Cliff Avril, Tavares Gooden, Shawn Crable

Other options at No 62
Tight End.   Although the Patirots signed veteran MArcus Pollard, it's possible that they will add  another  tight end via the Draft.    One player they have shown interest in is Jermichael  Finley, Texas.    
Saturday April 26, 2008 7:51 
7:56
Dan Connor's slide to the middle of round two is rather surprising.   Considered a first round talent by many draft experts, seeing Connor slip to the 50th spot must be unnerving for the Penn State alum.
Saturday April 26, 2008 7:56 
8:00
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
guess he isn't all that. He' sat his ceiling maybe?
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:00 GR
8:09
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
I'm surprised how far Groves has dropped this far!
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:09 GR
8:11
GR --

I was just about to post that the Patriots may be intrested in moving to select Groves who would have been a good fit.   The Jaguars apparently liked him as well.   If you recall, the Jaguars appeared to target the same players as the Patirots last year. (Jon Beason).  

Groves to the Jaruars in a trade ahead of Pittsburgh -- another 3-4 defense.
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:11 
8:11
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
He has the extra heart circuit
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:11 GR
8:11
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
he had it fixed already!
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:11 GR
8:16
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
he slid a whole round almost
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:16 GR
8:17
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Avril still on the board
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:17 GR
8:17
Avril is an interesting pick, He may be their third round choice.   Corner should be the pick here.
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:17 
8:20
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
He won't last past 63
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:20 GR
8:36
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Remember the 2nd round curse, no WRs
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:36 GR
8:39
GR-

We don't expect the team to take another wide receiver with this pick though two players they showed intrest in James Hardy, and Malcolm Kelly are off the board.   The team also showed interest in Dexter Jackson, most notably for his return skills.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:39 
8:47
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
there could be a mini run on CB's now
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:47 GR
8:48
The Patriots are on the Clock
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:48 
8:50
Prediction Cornerback

Options Terrell Thomas, Tyvon Branch
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:50 
8:50
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Avril still looks good at 62
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:50 GR
8:52
The Pick is Terrence  Wheatley.     Scout.com just interviewed Terrence recently.

Saturday April 26, 2008 8:52 
8:52
[Comment From GRGR: ] 
Wheatley must be faster than Thomas
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:52 GR
8:53
Will be back in a little while to discus the Patriots picks.  
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:53 
8:53
[Be Right Back Countdown]20 minutes 
Saturday April 26, 2008 8:53 
9:20
[Comment From MorpheusTheGreatMorpheusTheGreat: ] 
Just stunned...another reach...another BUST IMO for the Patriots in round 2
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:20 MorpheusTheGreat
9:20
[Comment From MorpheusTheGreatMorpheusTheGreat: ] 
Why don't they just forfeit the second round pick for 5 straight years for Spygate.Would be fair since the Patriots can't get it right anyway.
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:20 MorpheusTheGreat
9:23
How did the Patriots do on Day One of the Draft?
A - Excellent
 ( 33% )
B - Good, could have been better
 ( 33% )
C - It was just ok
 ( 0% )
D - What are they doing?
 ( 33% )
F - They've lost the magic touch
 ( 0% )

Saturday April 26, 2008 9:23 
9:44
 CB Terrence Wheatley (AP/D. Zalubowski)Terrence Wheatley Interview    Premium Story

The New England Patriots selected cornerback Terrence Wheatley with their second round pick (62nd overall) on Day One of the NFL draft. Wheatley spent a few minutes speaking with our own Ed Thompson. Wheatley, who considers his intelligence as one of his best attributes, had plenty to say recently before the Draft
Saturday April 26, 2008 9:44 
10:09
[Standby]  we'll come back to the blog late tonight to wrap up a few items. be sure to Check the message boards for the latest links, news and notes.
10:31
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