In response to WazzuWheatfarmer's comment:

How would this be?

Trade pick #29 & our 7th to AZ for their 2nd (38) 4th (100) & 5th.  **AZ might want to move into the 1st round to grab a guy like Barkley before KC/Jax/NYJ can get him early on Day 2.**late

38)  DeAndre Hopkins   WR   Clem

59)  Desmond Trufant  CB  UW

96)  TJ McDonald  FS  USC

100)  Kiko Alonso  ILB  Oregon

5th (From AZ) Marquise Goodwin  WR  Texas

6th (projected Comp pick)  Josh Boyd  DT  Miss. St.

7th  Dustin Hopkins  K  FSU

That'd be a solid haul, IMO.. the only pick that I don't like is TJ McDonald... looks like the typical overrated SC kid... replace him with Johnathan Cyprien and I'm happy!

Another kid that made money was Zaviar Gooden. Seems like a perfect fit for Carrolls Hawks but if, and a huge if, he's around in the 2nd, we could sure use his speed in our web footed LB core......I think Pitta just caught another pass over the middle........

How would this be?

Trade pick #29 & our 7th to AZ for their 2nd (38) 4th (100) & 5th.  **AZ might want to move into the 1st round to grab a guy like Barkley before KC/Jax/NYJ can get him early on Day 2.**late

38)  DeAndre Hopkins   WR   Clem

59)  Desmond Trufant  CB  UW

96)  TJ McDonald  FS  USC

100)  Kiko Alonso  ILB  Oregon

5th (From AZ) Marquise Goodwin  WR  Texas

6th (projected Comp pick)  Josh Boyd  DT  Miss. St.

7th  Dustin Hopkins  K  FSU

In response to WazzuWheatfarmer's comment:

How would this be?

Trade pick #29 & our 7th to AZ for their 2nd (38) 4th (100) & 5th.  **AZ might want to move into the 1st round to grab a guy like Barkley before KC/Jax/NYJ can get him early on Day 2.**late

38)  DeAndre Hopkins   WR   Clem

59)  Desmond Trufant  CB  UW

96)  TJ McDonald  FS  USC

100)  Kiko Alonso  ILB  Oregon

5th (From AZ) Marquise Goodwin  WR  Texas

6th (projected Comp pick)  Josh Boyd  DT  Miss. St.

7th  Dustin Hopkins  K  FSU

need a stud offensive lineman with a mean streak in there somewhere.

In response to leatherhelmet's comment:

Another kid that made money was Zaviar Gooden. Seems like a perfect fit for Carrolls Hawks but if, and a huge if, he's around in the 2nd, we could sure use his speed in our web footed LB core......I think Pitta just caught another pass over the middle........

lh,
Maybe it was you, but another poster had mentioned him previously around the topic of hybrid LB/S types.  His INT yesterday was a gift, but the kid looks quick, fast and athletic certainly has the NFL body type... kid was jacked up!  He's in the discussion for that role for sure... though I'd expect base 43 teams to be all over him.

In response to mbeaulieu07's comment:

In response to leatherhelmet's comment:

Another kid that made money was Zaviar Gooden. Seems like a perfect fit for Carrolls Hawks but if, and a huge if, he's around in the 2nd, we could sure use his speed in our web footed LB core......I think Pitta just caught another pass over the middle........

lh,
Maybe it was you, but another poster had mentioned him previously around the topic of hybrid LB/S types.  His INT yesterday was a gift, but the kid looks quick, fast and athletic certainly has the NFL body type... kid was jacked up!  He's in the discussion for that role for sure... though I'd expect base 43 teams to be all over him.

They say he isnt overly physical but I put him in with a pack of dogs and he might learn to bite

In response to WazzuWheatfarmer's comment:

How would this be?

Trade pick #29 & our 7th to AZ for their 2nd (38) 4th (100) & 5th.  **AZ might want to move into the 1st round to grab a guy like Barkley before KC/Jax/NYJ can get him early on Day 2.**late

38)  DeAndre Hopkins   WR   Clem

59)  Desmond Trufant  CB  UW

96)  TJ McDonald  FS  USC

100)  Kiko Alonso  ILB  Oregon

5th (From AZ) Marquise Goodwin  WR  Texas

6th (projected Comp pick)  Josh Boyd  DT  Miss. St.

7th  Dustin Hopkins  K  FSU

need a stud offensive lineman with a mean streak in there somewhere.

A D-line heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

Datone Jones

DE

59

*Da'Rick Rogers

WR

69

Phillip Thomas

FS

91

Brandon Williams

DT

202

Cooper Taylor

SS

219

Kapron Lewis-Moore

DT

A secondary heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

*Eric Reid

FS

59

*Logan Ryan

CB

69

Brandon Jenkins

OLB

91

*Kwame Geathers

DT

202

Corey Fuller

WR

219

Cooper Taylor

SS

In response to jjdbrasil's comment:

A D-line heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

Datone Jones

DE

59

*Da'Rick Rogers

WR

69

Phillip Thomas

FS

91

Brandon Williams

DT

202

Cooper Taylor

SS

219

Kapron Lewis-Moore

DT

A secondary heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

*Eric Reid

FS

59

*Logan Ryan

CB

69

Brandon Jenkins

OLB

91

*Kwame Geathers

DT

202

Corey Fuller

WR

219

Cooper Taylor

SS

I'd prefer the latter.

In response to mbeaulieu07's comment:

In response to jjdbrasil's comment:

A D-line heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

Datone Jones

DE

59

*Da'Rick Rogers

WR

69

Phillip Thomas

FS

91

Brandon Williams

DT

202

Cooper Taylor

SS

219

Kapron Lewis-Moore

DT

A secondary heavy mock with trade down for extra pick

38

*Eric Reid

FS

59

*Logan Ryan

CB

69

Brandon Jenkins

OLB

91

*Kwame Geathers

DT

202

Corey Fuller

WR

219

Cooper Taylor

SS

I'd prefer the latter.

Eric Reed.....

http://youtu.be/Atr2ckkdzkc

In response to Faucetman's comment:

In 2013, the Patriots will play each of the other AFC East rivals twice and will play one game against each of the AFC North and NFC south teams. As the first-place team in the AFC East, the Patriots will play the first-place teams of the AFC South (Houston) and the AFC West (Denver).

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TEAM W L Pct.Denver Broncos 13 3 .813 Pittsburgh Steelers 8 8 .500 New Orleans Saints 7 9 .438 Miami Dolphins 7 9 .438 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 9 .438 New York Jets 6 10 .375 Buffalo Bills 6 10 .375 Cleveland Browns 5 11 .313

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TEAM W L Pct. Atlanta Falcons 13 3 .813 Houston Texans 12 4 .750 Baltimore Ravens 10 6 .625 Cincinnati Bengals 10 6 .625 Miami Dolphins 7 9 .438 Carolina Panthers 7 9 .438 New York Jets 6 10 .375 Buffalo Bills 5 11 .313

Good stuff, Faucet.  Looks to me like a reasonable schedule, maybe a little tougher than average.  I like it.  It NE can win the division again, they should be well tested going into the playoffs.  Like this year, Den, Balt, and Hou will be huge games for seeding purposes.  I love having Denver at home.

I've read several reports that say UCLA DE Datone Jones (6'4"  280) was the best player in Mobile this week.  Sounds like his strength/athleticism were off the charts, and he showed some very good pass rush ability and ability to stop the run.  Only problem for him is that many teams see him as a "tweener".  However, nepatriotsdraft thinks he would fit perfectly in our hybrid defensive scheme.  What do you think about NE spending an early pick on this guy?

In response to OutofTownPATS Fan's comment:

In response to WazzuWheatfarmer's comment:

How would this be?

Trade pick #29 & our 7th to AZ for their 2nd (38) 4th (100) & 5th.  **AZ might want to move into the 1st round to grab a guy like Barkley before KC/Jax/NYJ can get him early on Day 2.**late

38)  DeAndre Hopkins   WR   Clem

59)  Desmond Trufant  CB  UW

96)  TJ McDonald  FS  USC

100)  Kiko Alonso  ILB  Oregon

5th (From AZ) Marquise Goodwin  WR  Texas

6th (projected Comp pick)  Josh Boyd  DT  Miss. St.

7th  Dustin Hopkins  K  FSU

need a stud offensive lineman with a mean streak in there somewhere.

Kent State OG Brian Winters fits that profile and is prob a Day 2 kid.

In response to WazzuWheatfarmer's comment:

I've read several reports that say UCLA DE Datone Jones (6'4"  280) was the best player in Mobile this week.  Sounds like his strength/athleticism were off the charts, and he showed some very good pass rush ability and ability to stop the run.  Only problem for him is that many teams see him as a "tweener".  However, nepatriotsdraft thinks he would fit perfectly in our hybrid defensive scheme.  What do you think about NE spending an early pick on this guy?

I think if he's there at 29 he'd be a no brainer.  He reminds me of McGinest coming out.  I'm not sure he was more impressive than Ansah.  That kid was everywhere.  But I would be happy with either at 29 and not sure either will last that long.

As for DTs.  I'm not sure I agree with those who say we need another massive body like VW.  VW is just a freakish athlete for his size.  If going interior DL I might be more inclined to go with an explosive 3 tech like Kawaan Short.  He really impressed me this week and was unstoppable one-on-one.  I'm not sure I'd spend 29 on him though.  But if we traded back into the 40s...  Any team out there with a pair of seconds who might want to move up?  The Dolphins have a pair of 2s.

You'll have to forgive me if it's been discussed but what does everyone think of Sharrif Floyd. Beyond the obvious Florida connection BB enjoys, Floyd was also a top 3 blue chipper going into college. Staying in school another year and developing he might have become a top 15 pick. He's explosive with good size for a 43 DT/34 DE. In the back of the 1st he could be an interesting fit for the Pats. At this point just watching film imo Floyd has slightly higher upside than S Williams but not as developed. I might have to change my DT choices in the back of the 1st to Jenkins followed by Floyd with S Williams in the background and J Williams towards the 2nd

In response to mbeaulieu07's comment:

In response to PatsEng's comment:

You'll have to forgive me if it's been discussed but what does everyone think of Sharrif Floyd. Beyond the obvious Florida connection BB enjoys, Floyd was also a top 3 blue chipper going into college. Staying in school another year and developing he might have become a top 15 pick. He's explosive with good size for a 43 DT/34 DE. In the back of the 1st he could be an interesting fit for the Pats. At this point just watching film imo Floyd has slightly higher upside than S Williams but not as developed. I might have to change my DT choices in the back of the 1st to Jenkins followed by Floyd with S Williams in the background and J Williams towards the 2nd

I think he's an option... adequate size (6-3 303), moves well, plays hard... more of an up the field 43 type DT than a 34 space eater, IMO.

That's what I saw too, but being next to Wilfork with Spikes in the middle do we need a space eater or someone to collapse the interior. I'm kind of torn actually, between getting an up field rusher next to Wilfork or to get another giant body. I think either tactic could work, because of Wilfork, where you can't double both interior guys but the question is do you want quick bursts that cause the QB to scramble out or do you just want to prevent the QB from stepping out and letting the exterior rush come in from the sides?

In response to PatsEng's comment:

In response to mbeaulieu07's comment:

In response to PatsEng's comment:

You'll have to forgive me if it's been discussed but what does everyone think of Sharrif Floyd. Beyond the obvious Florida connection BB enjoys, Floyd was also a top 3 blue chipper going into college. Staying in school another year and developing he might have become a top 15 pick. He's explosive with good size for a 43 DT/34 DE. In the back of the 1st he could be an interesting fit for the Pats. At this point just watching film imo Floyd has slightly higher upside than S Williams but not as developed. I might have to change my DT choices in the back of the 1st to Jenkins followed by Floyd with S Williams in the background and J Williams towards the 2nd

I think he's an option... adequate size (6-3 303), moves well, plays hard... more of an up the field 43 type DT than a 34 space eater, IMO.

That's what I saw too, but being next to Wilfork with Spikes in the middle do we need a space eater or someone to collapse the interior. I'm kind of torn actually, between getting an up field rusher next to Wilfork or to get another giant body. I think either tactic could work, because of Wilfork, where you can't double both interior guys but the question is do you want quick bursts that cause the QB to scramble out or do you just want to prevent the QB from stepping out and letting the exterior rush come in from the sides?

What keeps running through my head is, what if VW goes down?