The New Man
posted by Ben on April 26th, 2008
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.




