NFLUMD: #7 New England Patriots (f/ SF 49ers)

McFadden's long wait is over as he is headed to New York. I would also like to ask those who miss a pick to not actually vote in the poll, because it might throw some people off. I don't want to close the thread, if only there was a way to close the poll without losing the results.

It's quite odd to see a team of this caliber this high, but that's what the 49ers get for trading into the bottom of the round last year. White Samurai says the Pats need: CB(to replace Samuel), LB(that arent getting social security), and thats about it, except for fillers of course.

I have a feeling I know who the pick will be.

Vernon Gholston, Ohio St. - DE/OLB - Really came on last year. Great at rushing the passer, and is very quick. Has good upside to become a Shawn Merriman type player.
Keith Rivers, USC - OLB - Rivers is regarded as the best pure OLB in the draft. Has good speed, and can also lay a hit. Sometimes runs himself out of a play.
Leodis McKelvin, Troy - CB - Leodis didn't play the best of competition, but he has the skills. Played mostly man-man at Troy. Great speed, evidenced by his 8 kick/punt returns for TD's.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee St. - CB - Played in Dvision 1AA, so he really didn't play good competition. He has been making the most of the off-season though. He had a great Senior Bowl, and a great Combine. He is a tall CB, but has great speed. Needs to add some weight. I think he will be one of the better CB's in the league in a few years.

2008 NFL Draft

1. Miami Dolphins - Chris Long - DE - Virginia
2. St. Louis Rams - Jake Long - OT - Michigan
3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
5. Kansas City Cheifs - Ryan Clady - OT - Boise State
6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas

I think they would take Cromartie if they had a choice at CB. Nice rivalry now when they play SD.

Keith Rivers, from USC looks to be right pick here, I don't know why but I just see him in a Patriots Uniform.wwe4ever_in05

Rivers is not a top 10 pick if you ask me.

I would say NE needs a DE

but they lost alot in cb position so Cromartie

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

Jrodsly

[QUOTE="Jrodsly"]

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

Bobbles

British people call a trashcan a rubbish-bin. True story.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee St. - CBJackBurton

Same here

I don't see Cromartie being picked that high. I vote Gholston. CommanderShiro

The great Todd McShay says Vernon is overrated and shouldn't be a top 10 pick. :shock:

[QUOTE="Jrodsly"]

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

Bobbles

well you didnt have to be that mean about it. just tried to be funny.

[QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="Jrodsly"]

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

Jrodsly

well you didnt have to be that mean about it. just tried to be funny.

Bobbles is an ass, don't worry about him. I appreciate your attempt to break the monotony.

[QUOTE="Jrodsly"][QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="Jrodsly"]

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

wallymartin

well you didnt have to be that mean about it. just tried to be funny.

Bobbles is an ass, don't worry about him. I appreciate your attempt to break the monotony.

[QUOTE="Jrodsly"][QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="Jrodsly"]

To decide this, first, Rivers and Cromartie, please go to the left side of the room. (Cromartie goes to the left, Rivers goes to the right) No, your other left, genius. (Rivers goes to the left) Ok. Gholston and McKelvin, you are....... the group that wont be contending for my vote. (Rivers: YES!!!!) Easy, rook. You havent won yet. I'm thinking of a number between 12 and 38. What is it? (Rivers: 19)(Cromartie: 31) It's 34. (Cromartie: YES!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (kisses Jrod's hand) Ok........

In case you didnt figure it out, my vote is Cromartie.

wallymartin

well you didnt have to be that mean about it. just tried to be funny.

Bobbles is an ass, don't worry about him. I appreciate your attempt to break the monotony.

It's what I do best.

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]I don't see Cromartie being picked that high. I vote Gholston. Ngamer05

The great Todd McShay says Vernon is overrated and shouldn't be a top 10 pick. :shock:

Well DRC it is. I wonder what the highest pick a 1-AA has been.geaux321

This is a total shot-in-the-dark answer, as I am not versed on the 1-AA schools list...

Phil Simms, QB, #7 overall, 1979 Draft, Morehead State. (wiki)

If that's incorrect, my 2nd guess would be a Cowboys or Raiders pick -- if I only knew which schools were 1-AA football programs I could give u a list in 30 seconds or less :(

:edit:
according to 1-AA.org, Tennessee State is listed as a 1-AA school... If that was true in 70's, then answer is: Ed Jones, DE, #1 overall, 1974 Draft, Dallas Cowboys

:second edit: typo/correction Simms' draft cIass; links added

[QUOTE="geaux321"]Well DRC it is. I wonder what the highest pick a 1-AA has been.JackBurton

This is a total shot-in-the-dark answer, as I am not versed on the 1-AA schools list...

Phil Simms, QB, #7 overall, 1975 Draft, Morehead State.

If that's incorrect, my 2nd guess would be a Cowboys or Raiders pick -- if I only knew which schools were 1-AA football programs I could give u a list in 30 seconds or less :(

:edit:
according to 1-AA.org, Tennessee State is listed as a 1-AA school... If that was true in 70's, then answer is: Ed Jones, DE, #1 overall, 1974 Draft, Dallas Cowboys

How did I know it would be you with the answer? :P

I've... never heard of him...

There, I said it.

I've... never heard of him...

There, I said it.

detroitpistons0

He's better known as Too Tall jones

Now I've heard of him.detroitpistons0

I was also surprised that Tennessee State has always been a 2nd-tier program... not often associated with a (State's name here) State school -- or he would have been my first guess instead of Simms. Though Simms was the ultimate Phil Who? / Morehead where? first-round draft pick of modern era.