OK here we go.  #10 overall is…… Jerod Mayo, a linebacker from Tennessee.

Ben’s take: Hmmmm, interesting.  Thought the Pats would address the need for a top cornerback here.  I guess they like some of the offseason pickups enough to go linebacker.  Pretty versatile guy, should fit right into the Pats system and that’s really what matters.

Matt’s take: Why trade down? Don’t we need a corner?  All questions I asked, but in the end I can’t question Pioli and Bellichick’s pick.  With the Pats signing several CB’s in the offseason, this selection looks to fill the gaps most necessary to the Pats.  I think Gholston to the Jets hurt the Pats plans (why do you think the Jets took him?) but he seems to be the next best linebacker in the draft.