I found this interesting. Props to Mike Reiss on this one:
When the Patriots were on the clock with their first selection of the third round, 69th overall, they had settled on their draft choice. A team official phoned Michigan linebacker Shawn Crable and the connection was made. As Crable was about to be informed of [...]
The Patriots certainly didn’t pick up any big name guys in rounds 4-7, but they picked up some guys who can contribute on special teams and sometimes in offensive/defensive situations.
In round four, they picked up Jonathan Wilhite. He’s a 5′ 9 1/2″ inch cornerback from Colorado. He’s very fast, instinctive, has fluid hips, can play [...]
The Patriots’ front office is playing the draft well, real well.
The Patriots traded the 69th overall pick to the Chargers for their 2009 second round pick and this year’s fifth round pick (160th overall). I love this trade. We automatically move up the boards next year, with two second rounders. Also, we fill the fifth round hole the [...]
