The 3rd Round is where a lot of chances are
taken. I think you’ll see a lot of RB who should have been taken in the 2nd
will be taken here. These picks will probably be traded if the Pats move into
the Top 11. I think they will have
to give one or both of their picks in the third, if they want to get into the
Top Ten and grab Sullivan. There will be several interest LB and G/C and
O-Tackle who could help this team.
Bradie James – What player has made the
most tackles in the Belichick Defense over the past 2 years? Bradie James –
260 tackles including 147 last season. He has a reputation of making the Bid
Play when his team needs it, and is team leader.
Lee Suggs – Knee injury took away some
speed, but was still running 4.4 in the off-season. Ran for 1325 yards, averages
5.2 ypc and had 22 TDs
Terry Peirce – Great middle LB who ran a
terrible 40 time 4.94. He has the size interests and stats Belichick likes, and
Pats need. An inside backer to start next to Bruski.
Justin Fargus- Tested out better then any RB
in this draft, but has huge injury concerns. He broke his leg in 1998 and it
never healed correctly. He's had to have 3 surgeries on that leg! But then he
goes a runs an amazing 4.28 at 6-1 and 218 pounds. Could be steal of the draft
or could be a heart breaker who never makes it through a season healthy. He only
rushed for 715 yards his final season at USC, which was his best season.
Jarret Johnson – He is a Belichick player.
Hustler, self-started, tough, never gives up. May have to play a 3-4 end and he
will play in NFL. Lacks top Athletics but maximized his abilities every game.
Vince Manuwai – May be moved to Center in
Pro’s. Belichick has been searching for an interior lineman for this team. He
would be a steal in the third. His lack of height and experience may cause him
to drop into the 3rd; or his toughness, quickness, and meaness could
carry him into the 2nd.
Justin Gage – Would be a steal of the draft in the 3rd. Pats may take him if they stay at 50. Played Basketball at Missouri so he had not committed completely to football in college. Ran a 4.5 at 6-4, 218 lbs. Great athlete who is still getting better. I think he would be perfect for the Pats.