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[SoxScout]

• Round 1: Thursday, April 26 (8 PM)
• Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 27 (7 PM)
• Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 28 (Noon ET)

Patriots Selections:

Round 1 - Pick 21 - DE Chandler Jones (Syracuse)
Round 1 - Pick 25 - LB Dont'a Hightower (Alabama)
Round 2 - Pick 48 - from Oakland
Round 2 - Pick 62 - original selection

If the Patriots stay put they are not expected to be drafting until after 10:30 PM.

Link: Prospect master list, with rankings, scouting reports, combine numbers and video.

Link: draft Tweet Grid, I'll be tweaking this over the next few days. (Settings, refresh every 1 minute, Update Settings)

Edited by SoxScout, 26 April 2012 - 09:48 PM.

[Sille Skrub]

Reopening this one. Not sure why it was locked.

Nothing wrong with starting the game thread early.

Get here soon, Thursday!

[SoxScout]

I don't know what the deal this year is, but my God the draft snuck up FAST. Can't wait till Thursday.

[E5 Yaz]

I don't know what the deal this year is, but my God the draft snuck up FAST. Can't wait till Thursday.

Desire to see the draft is in inverse proportion to early success of the Red Sox

[Groovenstein]

I don't know what the deal this year is, but my God the draft snuck up FAST. ...

The Pats' season going three weeks longer probably helped.

[Kenny F'ing Powers]

I don't know what the deal this year is, but my God the draft snuck up FAST. Can't wait till Thursday.

The toughest part of the wait is usually the last few weeks. We've had Bruins hockey to keep us busy.

Being a Boston fan is fucking awesome. The Sox suck dick and we still have 3 other teams to preoccupy our time with.

[Freddy Linn]

Anyone been to the draft? Happen to be 10 blocks away this week, and would like to go, but I hear you have to wait in line for tickets forever the night before.

[Rough Carrigan]

Anyone been to the draft? Happen to be 10 blocks away this week, and would like to go, but I hear you have to wait in line for tickets forever the night before.

And there's an IQ test.
Unless you fail it, you don't get in.

The place'll be packed with Jets fans!

[Freddy Linn]

And there's an IQ test.
Unless you fail it, you don't get in.

The place'll be packed with Jets fans!

I'm actually thinking about swinging by after work, before they open the doors, to check out the mouthbreathers firsthand. Here's to hoping they trade up to #3 for Coby Fleener.

[Groovenstein]

And there's an IQ test.
Unless you fail it, you don't get in.

The place'll be packed with Jets fans!

And Morris Claiborne.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Girlfriend trying to rope me into going to the Giants draft/trophy viewing party for season ticket holders at the stadium. I am...hesitant.

[BigSoxFan]

Girlfriend trying to rope me into going to the Giants draft/trophy viewing party for season ticket holders at the stadium. I am...hesitant.

Dump her.

[TheoShmeo]

Girlfriend trying to rope me into going to the Giants draft/trophy viewing party for season ticket holders at the stadium. I am...hesitant.

I'd rather light myself on fire. I walked into the NFL Shop on 6th Avenue a few weeks ago, saw the trophy and did an about face. Yes, they won. No changing it. But what can be gained from seeing that up close and personal?

[Mystic Merlin]

Girlfriend trying to rope me into going to the Giants draft/trophy viewing party for season ticket holders at the stadium. I am...hesitant.

Hesitant? What the hell is wrong with you? If you're masochistic, just electrocute your balls or something.

[Freddy Linn]

Girlfriend trying to rope me into going to the Giants draft/trophy viewing party for season ticket holders at the stadium. I am...hesitant.

Can you tie it to the back of your car and do donuts in the parking lot?

[E5 Yaz]

I'm actually thinking about swinging by after work, before they open the doors, to check out the mouthbreathers firsthand. Here's to hoping they trade up to #3 for Coby Fleener.

Jokes aside, the report on ESPN today is that they've been in contact with Trent Richardson and are thinking of trading into the Top 5 for him

[lostjumper]

Jokes aside, the report on ESPN today is that they've been in contact with Trent Richardson and are thinking of trading into the Top 5 for him

This would be excellent! RB's simply aren't worth as much anymore, I don't care how good Richardson is. The Jets have so many holes to fill all over their roster, and trading up for an RB would be the worst mistake they could make.

[BigMike]

This would be excellent! RB's simply aren't worth as much anymore, I don't care how good Richardson is. The Jets have so many holes to fill all over their roster, and trading up for an RB would be the worst mistake they could make.

A worse mistake than bringing Tebow in to mess with Sanchez' head?

I do agree, I wouldn't trade Assets to get any running back unless Barry Sanders (or maybe Bo) walks through that door again, and Richardson isn't in that class.

I would think the cost to get that Minny pick would be HUGE, and way not worth it

[shoosh77]

A worse mistake than bringing Tebow in to mess with Sanchez' head?

I do agree, I wouldn't trade Assets to get any running back unless Barry Sanders (or maybe Bo) walks through that door again, and Richardson isn't in that class.

I would think the cost to get that Minny pick would be HUGE, and way not worth it

Depends on the cost of Minny to get back up to Jacksonville's spot, since they want to move down.

[axx]

Keep in mind if the Jets don't make the playoffs ths year, Tanny is getting the boot. Trading next year's picks shouldn't be a concern to him.

[Old Fart Tree]

Keep in mind if the Jets don't make the playoffs ths year, Tanny is getting the boot. Trading next year's picks shouldn't be a concern to him.

I think that's 90% of it, and the other 10% is that if it's true that the owner really wanted to do Hard Knocks again, Tanny may think that making big splashes like trading up for a stud RB could help him appear to be on the same page with his boss.

[Shelterdog]

Keep in mind if the Jets don't make the playoffs ths year, Tanny is getting the boot. Trading next year's picks shouldn't be a concern to him.

I know what you're saying but I think Tanny might be able to survive this. There are a lot of statements in the local media suggesting more or less that he and Woody are BFFs

[tims4wins]

Merry Christmas!

[soxfan121]

Merry Christmas!

Right on. Can't wait to trade two of the four big boxes under the tree for two boxes next year and a handful of stocking stuffers.

[pedroia'sboys]

Merry Christmas!

I dont know about all of you guys, but I always opened all my presents before christmas. Where the hell is Ecab, give me some names damnit.

Edited by pedroia'sboys, 26 April 2012 - 07:21 AM.

[lostjumper]

Right on. Can't wait to trade two of the four big boxes under the tree for two boxes next year and a handful of stocking stuffers.

[ivanvamp]

Right on. Can't wait to trade two of the four big boxes under the tree for two boxes next year and a handful of stocking stuffers.

Heh. I know what you mean. But then, at the end of the year, you usually say to yourself, whatever I got last year for Christmas...it was a really good year. (at least I do)

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Should we start mentally preparing ourselves now for when they move up in the third round to grab Brandon Weeden?

[ElcaballitoMVP]

Should we start mentally preparing ourselves now for when they move up in the third round to grab Brandon Weeden?

No. You should be mentally preparing for the Pats to take Weeden at 27 or 31. They'll then trade him to CLE or SEA for a collection of picks. I think Weeden comes off the board in the late 1st/early 2nd.

We'll likely trade 31, which is fine by me, but I hope that it returns a 2nd round pick before #48. There are a lot of interesting names coming off the board from 31 to 48 in all of the mock drafts I've seen and I'd love to have another pick in that range. I think there is a lot of value in the 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th round this year. To me, there seem to be a good number of DE/DT and CB prospects available in this range that would be able to come in and improve our defense. Getting back a future first is another option, and one I'm fine with, even if it is boring for us fans.

If you can't tell, I'm VERY excited for draft day.

[RedOctober3829]

No. You should be mentally preparing for the Pats to take Weeden at 27 or 31. They'll then trade him to CLE or SEA for a collection of picks. I think Weeden comes off the board in the late 1st/early 2nd.

We'll likely trade 31, which is fine by me, but I hope that it returns a 2nd round pick before #48. There are a lot of interesting names coming off the board from 31 to 48 in all of the mock drafts I've seen and I'd love to have another pick in that range. I think there is a lot of value in the 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th round this year. To me, there seem to be a good number of DE/DT and CB prospects available in this range that would be able to come in and improve our defense. Getting back a future first is another option, and one I'm fine with, even if it is boring for us fans.

If you can't tell, I'm VERY excited for draft day.

Here's the typical "Have you heard anything" post. Have you heard anything?

[soxhop411]

AlbertBreer

Per league sources, Patriots have inquired with Seattle about what it would take to get to 12. Could be just info gathering. Could be more.

Edited by soxhop411, 26 April 2012 - 12:02 PM.

[( . ) ( . ) and (_!_)]

Can we start a Sosh BBTL Patriot's Draft Twitter Rumor and wait to see how long it takes to get picked up by a regional or national outlet? It would have to be something at least half believable like a trade up to #15 with Philly?

I've always wanted to be a "league source"

[phragle]

Here's the typical "Have you heard anything" post. Have you heard anything?

Ditto

[DaveRoberts'Shoes]

Can we start a Sosh BBTL Patriot's Draft Twitter Rumor and wait to see how long it takes to get picked up by a regional or national outlet? It would have to be something at least half believable like a trade up to #15 with Philly?

I've always wanted to be a "league source"

As a renowned industry source, I can tell you it's quite overrated

[wutang112878]

Keep in mind if the Jets don't make the playoffs ths year, Tanny is getting the boot. Trading next year's picks shouldn't be a concern to him.

I very much hope this isnt true, I want him there as long as possible. Any GM that drafts Gholston, trades a boat load for Sanchez, and signs Bart Scott and Holmes to ridiculous deals really should be given a long tenure. And if he were to leave the Jets might really to a force in the AFC.

[SoxScout]

Just heard from someone that the Pats recently put Emil Igwenagu through a workout that included drills from several positions on both sides of the ball.

Probably something to watch Saturday.

Edited by SoxScout, 26 April 2012 - 02:25 PM.

[ElcaballitoMVP]

Here's the typical "Have you heard anything" post. Have you heard anything?

So far, not much. They like Barron, but I was told they have "moved on" from him. Not sure if that means they did look into moving up to get him or not. Was told they like Harrison Smith, but wasn't told if/when they'd take him. A name we haven't heard tied to us too much to date that they apparently like a lot is Chandler Jones. A lesser name to keep an eye on later in the draft is Isaiah Pead, RB from Cincy.


I'll let you know if I hear anything else.

And just as I was about to submit this, I got a text saying Hightower and McClellin are 2 more guys they like in the 1st.

[Dogman2]

As a renowned industry source, I can tell you it's quite overrated

Yes, but you are very handy.

[wutang112878]

So far, not much. They like Barron, but I was told they have "moved on" from him. Not sure if that means they did look into moving up to get him or not.

As always, thanks for passing this stuff along. Just my theory, but I am assuming they realized they would have to move up for him [based on how his stock has gone up] and just didnt think Barron was worth the price. Because he really seems like a perfect fit for us, versatile safety, productive playing big-time football for a coach Bill really respects.

A name we haven't heard tied to us too much to date that they apparently like a lot is Chandler Jones. A lesser name to keep an eye on later in the draft is Isaiah Pead, RB from Cincy.

And just as I was about to submit this, I got a text saying Hightower and McClellin are 2 more guys they like in the 1st.

I would love any 3 of these guys, basically any additions to the defense would be great, and if Bill finds front 7 guys that he thinks are 1st round worthy thats even better.

[phragle]

And just as I was about to submit this, I got a text saying Hightower and McClellin are 2 more guys they like in the 1st.

Thanks for passing it on, and thank god they like McClellin. He's a fucking stud.

[( . ) ( . ) and (_!_)]

yea any of those three in the first round would be fine for me. Hightower surprises me a little bit because I had him pegged as more of a ILB guy. I'm curious if anyone has any thoughts on his coverage skills.

[wutang112878]

Hightower surprises me a little bit because I had him pegged as more of a ILB guy.

It does make sense however if they are planning on going back to the 3-4, while they have Spikes and Mayo they could possibly move Mayo outside. The same way it might make sense to draft a corner if they thought McCourty will play safety next year.

[Shelterdog]

It does make sense however if they are planning on going back to the 3-4, while they have Spikes and Mayo they could possibly move Mayo outside. The same way it might make sense to draft a corner if they thought McCourty will play safety next year.

I think Hightower is the guy who's more likely to play outside if they had Spikes, Mayo and Hightower playing at the same time-he's 6'2", 265 and "long", and he blitzed/pass rushed pretty well at Alabama when they had him doing that.

[soxfan121]

Thanks for passing it on, and thank god they like McClellin. He's a fucking stud.

What are you, some kind of expert? (you gonna be tweeting all night?)

[( . ) ( . ) and (_!_)]

One thing to look for tonight.. Ryan Tannehill's Fiancee http://thebiglead.co...rces=topbuttons I am sure the ESPN cameras will give her plenty of screen time.

You're Welcome.

[Eck'sSneakyCheese]

Merry Christmas!

Kind of feels that way, although I keep getting this sinking feeling that we wont see a Pats pick until tomorrow. I hope I'm wrong.

Would love to see them get any one of Jones, Hightower or McClellin.

[dbn]

I think that's 90% of it, and the other 10% is that if it's true that the owner really wanted to do Hard Knocks again, Tanny may think that making big splashes like trading up for a stud RB could help him appear to be on the same page with his boss.

[soitsprobablytrue]
Any franchise that makes drafting decisions based on their hopes to be on a reality TV show is absolute disgrace of a disaster.
[/soitsprobablytrue]

[dbn]

Serious question: what kind of odds would you need to consider placing a bet that the Patriots are not involved in a single draft-day trade?

[jsinger121]

Pats War Room

[Corsi]

@patriots

The Patriots have not spoken w/ Seattle about moving up to the #12 pick. #NFLDraft

https://twitter.com/#!/Patriots/status/195618423408033792