stagdsp with the pick...
As usual, the Patriots have a plethora of 2nd round draft picks, and they have to be pleased with their draft so far. Odrick in the 1st provides a versatile, hard working player up front. Misi brings some punch to the pass rush. Williams was a great value and NFL ready WR.
The next need that I'd like to address for this team is the running game. Patriots never seem to be able to run the ball as well as they'd like to.
"It's no secret that the Patriots need help in their run game. Fred Taylor has some gas in the tank, but who knows for how long. Sammy Morris runs on low mileage, but he's injury prone. Laurence Maroney is erratic as a performer. BenJarvus Green-Ellis is unproven. Kevin Faulk is the only back every Patriots fan can fully support and trust. While our committee may appear to be full, it's never too early to start switching some pieces with youth. Morris may the be the first to go if we start the youth movement, so looking for his replacement would be a good idea."
Source:Pats Pulpit
With the 53rd pick in the 2010 draft, the New England Patriots select...
Toby Gerhart, RB Stanford
Gerhart is undoubtedly a powerful runner... but he's also a devastating blocker, which many rookie RBs struggle with. A lot of AP commenters seemed to give me flack for being a fan of his, but I really think Gerhart can get the job done in the NFL, and he's just the type of guy you want on your team.
He plays with a ton of heart, doesn't go down on first contact, and proved at the combine that he's faster and more athletic than he's been given credit for. (block quote)His intangibles are top notch and he is both a dedicated and accomplished two sport athlete that will enter the league as a guy that every coach wants on the field on way or another. He will get a shot as a tailback, but has the body and physicality to make the move to fullback in a pinch.
Mocking The Draft scouting report
Number
Team
Position
Player
Selected by
33
St. Louis Rams
WR
Demaryius Thomas
UCrawford
34
Detroit Lions
CB
Devin McCourty
upamtn
35
Tampa Bay Bucs
DE
Everson Griffen
Larryemcdaniel
36
Kansas City Chiefs
WR
Golden Tate
ChiefsFan90s
37
Philadelphia Eagles (FromRedskins)
OLB
Daryl Washington
fairmont
38
Cleveland Browns
QB
Jahvid Best
HIV2Elway
39
Oakland Raiders
G
Jon Asamoah
mushin
40
San Diego Chargers (FromSeahawks)
RB
Jonathan Dwyer
tomahawk44
41
Buffalo Bills
RB
Tim Tebow
ArrowDread
42
Tampa Bay Bucs (FromBears)
WR
Eric Decker
Larryemcdaniel
43
Miami Dolphins
NT
Linval Joseph
Sam D
44
New England Patriots (fromJaguars)
OLB
Nawa'akoa Lisiate Foti Analeseanoa Misi
stagdsp
45
Denver Broncos
CB
Kareem Jackson
kcsno56
46
New York Giants
OLB
Eric Norwood
CHIEFER
47
New England Patriots(fromTitans)
WR
Damian Williams
stagdsp
48
Carolina Panthers
WR
Arrelious Benn
Hail2DaChiefs
49
San Francisco 49ers
CB
Patrick Robinson
jterry
50
Kansas City Chiefs (fromFalcons)
DT
Torell Troup
ChiefsFan90s
51
Houston Texans
CB
Chris Cook
ChiefsDude
52
Pittsburgh Steelers
OT
Jared Veldheer
Godlovetheredman14
53
New England Patriots
stagdsp
54
Cincinnati Bengals
PSUkegreen
55
Philadelphia Eagles
fairmont
56
Green Bay Packers
tybme
57
Baltimore Ravens
Ben S
58
Arizona Cardinals
kirkismerff
59
Dallas Cowboys
dbowefosho
60
Seattle Seahawks (FromChargers)
Matt Conner
61
New York Jets
Matt_Grbac
62
Minnesota Vikings
ravenhawk
63
Indianapolis Colts
TheAngelsColts
64
New Orleans Saints
King of the Cassel