<Steve B.> Thatıs not what I read: _http://www.theonionhttp://www.thhttp://www.theonhttp://wwwhttp://www_ ...
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kmacalp@...
kmacalp
Apr 27, 2008 6:55 am
<Mark> Actually there are quite a few interesting players still available. Tavon Branch CB/KR Uconn 6'204 4.31 40. Had 28.89 YPR for 900+ yards A good ...
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George
patswingr
Apr 27, 2008 2:34 pm
***** We see this almost every year from BB and Pioli. At some point, they make a trade that gives them a high round pick for the following year. In this case,...
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RandyZ. Pierce
PatriotZip
Apr 27, 2008 2:48 pm
Yesterday we went inside, today we go outside with Shawn Crable. Vrabel serves us so well who not a rhyming couplet. I like the pick and selection - now we...
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George
patswingr
Apr 27, 2008 2:48 pm
***** . with the position picks the Pats have made so far. An ILB, a CB, and an OLB. Perfect. Add the recovery of a Round 5 pick, and the addition of an extra...
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Frank
frankdanabre...
Apr 27, 2008 3:10 pm
LOL!. I'm just waiting for WEEI's Craig Mustard to interview Jerod Mayo. (to "catch-up" on his college career, of course) <groan> fdb ... Vrabel serves us so...
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George
patswingr
Apr 27, 2008 3:39 pm
***** It wouldn't be a BB draft if there wasn't a "HUH?" thrown in early. A QB in Round 3? With virtually every other position on the team weaker than QB, they...
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RandyZ. Pierce
PatriotZip
Apr 27, 2008 3:45 pm
No doubt this is far from my favorite pick of the year. He's very talented and down at this point he's a good value but we don't really need him unless we are...
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George
patswingr
Apr 27, 2008 3:51 pm
***** It's closing in on 11 PM here; so I think I'll catch up with the rest of our picks in morning. Despite the same level of dissatisfaction that Randy...
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kmacalp@...
kmacalp
Apr 27, 2008 4:09 pm
Crable and O'Connor. More proof, I don't have a clue what the Pats will do in the draft. I just watched a highlight film of Crable though. WOW!!! Check this...
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kmacalp@...
kmacalp
Apr 27, 2008 4:51 pm
<Scott> Crable and O'Connor Ooops!! Make that O'Connell. I came home from church and I was aghast at the pick. A QB!!!??? But the NFL Network guys were really...
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Don Diamant
jeepndd
Apr 27, 2008 5:14 pm
Trade him, why would they do that when we don't have an actual backup capable QB? If you had any doubts about Cassel and what BB thinks of him this draft...
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RandyZ. Pierce
PatriotZip
Apr 27, 2008 5:22 pm
Small and quick...definitely got younger and faster on defense in this draft... Heck we even got a faster QB ;-)...
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Don Diamant
jeepndd
Apr 27, 2008 5:29 pm
It has to make you wonder though if they dropped the "best player available" mantra from previous years. It's hard to believe that LB and CB were so often the...
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Frank
frankdanabre...
Apr 27, 2008 6:15 pm
All depends upon one's criteria. What works in our system may not be what the "experts" consider to be "best available. I'm sure that's true for other teams as...
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Frank
frankdanabre...
Apr 27, 2008 6:32 pm
Two more 5'9" corners in Terrance Petitely and Jonothan Nohieght. I guess they have great speed, how do they cover 6'5" receivers. Igues it's better than some...
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RandyZ. Pierce
PatriotZip
Apr 27, 2008 6:44 pm
Pats traded up with the Bucs to get Slater - WR from UCLA. They gave up their sixth and seventh but kept their final pick in the round and now in the...
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Frank
frankdanabre...
Apr 27, 2008 6:51 pm
Interesting. UCLA has him listed as a safety (see link). Seems he started his career at WR, and switched to S for his senior year. Talk about position...
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RandyZ. Pierce
PatriotZip
Apr 27, 2008 6:57 pm
He actually started as a wide receiver, played corner and safety but really emerged as a special teams star as kick returner and gunner. Son of Rams Jackie...
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David Price
castsashadow
Apr 27, 2008 11:09 pm
Didn't they also draft that QB Kliff Kingsbury when Cassel was already on the roster? ... From: Don Diamant<mailto:jeepndd@...> To:...
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Don Diamant
jeepndd
Apr 28, 2008 12:34 am
Kliff who? ;) Yes I believe you are correct. Don _____ From: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com [mailto:patriotzip@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Price Sent:...
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George
patswingr
Apr 28, 2008 4:52 am
***** I agree with your point, Frank; but I'd extend it a bit. I think the extent to which need plays into the decision depends greatly upon the degree of the...
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Frank
frankdanabre...
Apr 28, 2008 2:15 pm
Someone posted this list of Patriots signings on a Boston.com message board. LB - Vince Redd - Liberty P - Mike Dragosavich - NDSU DE - Chris Norwell -...
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NebraskaRSfan
airchief43
Apr 28, 2008 2:42 pm
Patriots also selected a linebacker named Ruud from Nebraska with pick #167 (or thereabouts) . Will be very surprised if he does not make the team in some...
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NebraskaRSfan
airchief43
Apr 29, 2008 1:21 am
In my humble, somewhat uninformed opinion, the Patriots have made a shrewd (nothing to lose) pick here. Bo Ruud is a lot better than is reflected by his...
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kmacalp@...
kmacalp
Apr 29, 2008 10:28 am
<Frank> All depends upon one's criteria. What works in our system may not be what the "experts" consider to be "best available. <Scott> Football intelligence,...
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Dave Levine
usrtdsl
Apr 29, 2008 12:29 pm
Here are the results from this year's draft. I included Ernie and Miguel even though their entries were late. Ernie because Mrs. B sent the picks to me and...
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Mark
packy001
Apr 30, 2008 2:20 am
I love these guys because they don't get the big bonus to sign. They are hungry and want (something I think the team lacked during the Superbowl). Ten...
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kevin M
ps2dad
Apr 30, 2008 4:02 pm
I also like the UFA history of our team. Let's hope this group produces some contribution to the next successful season. Some of the guys look intriguing....
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kevin M
ps2dad
Apr 30, 2008 4:11 pm
IMO you have to trust our staff. A couple of the picks seemed unusual but only time will tell the reasons why this particular group of players was selected....
