Maybe, but Brady probably has at least 5 years left of playing at a high level (knock on wood), so it's a bit of a reach to think O'Connell will stick around that long. Given the other immediate needs we have, I probably would have gone corner again.
It wasn't their 3rd, it was next year's 2nd. So a 2008 5th, and a 2009 2nd.
You're right, and that's why I'm confused by some of their picks. I'm not just refering to last year. They picked a RB (Mills) out of UConn which I thought was a wierd pick. Trading up for Chad Jackson (an overrated player at the tie and and a slight reach in that spot IMO) was also questionable (now moreso since he's been injured ever since he stepped on the field it seems).
Maybe he was the best player on their board and were shocked he was still there. Some GMs/coaches saw him as a late first/second rounder and most had him in the T-5 QBs in the draft, according to Mort and Jaws. Why not take him and develop him? I like Gutierrez a lot and actually have some faith in him if Brady was to go down. I cannot say the same for Cassel. The word is that KOC could be a stud with some coaching on his mechanics and with some talent around him (his OL in college sucked). I like the pick.
It's funny that one of the highlights shown was KOC catching a pass and shaking a defender.
I think you put KOC behind center and finds ways to get Brady the ball in space. Some of us have been calling for that for some time and it's good to see this could finally happen.
I think that's a bit optimistic. As much as we would all love to believe Brady can keep playing at a high level into his mid-late 30's, it's certainly not a given. QB's generally begin to decline after age 32. Brady turns 31 in August. Granted, Brady isn't your average QB by any stretch, but I wouldn't assume he'll continue playing at a high level 3-5 years from now. That doesn't mean he can't, and I wouldn't bet against him, but it isn't a given.
This pick isn't about the backup QB spot. For that they can get a 40 year old filler. This is about 2011 forward. If you don't have a "good" QB, you're f'd. So, they can wait till 2011 and hope to draft a replacement at that point, or start playing the lottery now, hoping that a ticket gets lucky. Better to play that lottery from 2005-2011, and quickly throw the losing tickets out and pick again once it becomes clear the kid is nothing special.
I dunno man, have you seen Wheatley?
For a late 3rd rounder? Really? Throw as much crap at the wall as possible at this point.
Maybe, nay, probably, Belichick would do better with him than Dennis Erickson.
I agree with you entirely. He should've done more and been better at ASU. He's got All-American physical gifts but his head just isn't there. I wouldn't mind the Patriots taking him on a lark but he's got a pretty high chance of being cut in training camp.
Yeah, Crable was a wasted pick. He'll never see the field except on special teams, if he makes the team.
