Patriots Today - Draft Preview, Pats in the community

[1:42] ..." to the superbowl teams how they've added a couple veterans Fernando Bryant. Lewis Sanders Jason Webster those are guys brought in Bryant probably most likely to start out of that I see let's report to back up kinda guys. The other thing that happened for the win was this year Brandon Miree whether we talked about you moving over a quarter sole fact happens strength of the -- the safety -- actually going to"...

[15:36] ..." the game against the colts. And I think in helping you -- AJ Feeley passed the finish off the eagles Eric Alexander's game -- Cassell against the ravens or Rodney Harrison's interception against the jags for"...

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[0:16]" The draft is just days away and we got a last minute preview on what to expect this week. Late first early second round were the patriots in the mix there see that they pick early round one late round two -- Sally is breaking down prospects in the secondary. Plus Brian most profiling the top five names that could soon be calling themselves patriots are the patriots in the market for deep bench of lying and specifically it tackle. Hey we're catching up with some of the players spending their time off in the community in your isn't. They plus what."

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[1:00]" Hi everybody and welcome to -- patriots today I'm Christine after the 2008 NFL draft is finally here and to prepare you off for the weekend. We're taking one last look at all the prospects and they become a -- We're breaking out more scenarios in addition and we're starting the topic -- look at the potential in the secondary."

[1:21]" Early got the draft coming up on Sunday it was they've the past collapsed today would take a look at a position of great importance of the the patriots this year. Defensive back."

[1:33]" And obviously for the patriots. Quarterback especially in the position of need after what happened this offseason they lose -- Samuel do Randall gay. He's contributed to the superbowl teams how they've added a couple veterans Fernando Bryant. Lewis Sanders Jason Webster those are guys brought in Bryant probably most likely to start out of that I see let's report to back up kinda guys. The other thing that happened for the win was this year Brandon Miree whether we talked about you moving over a quarter sole fact happens strength of the -- the safety -- actually going to -- versatility of this draft. Now let's start at quarter. They guy I like in in my opinion as the top quarter just draft by far Antoine case on Arizona watched him play in Arizona for the last four years he was about a quarter of college football the last two. Tremendous instincts breaks on the ball can return punts is tough against Iran just know as the game of football. The guy everybody likes right now operating Rodgers Cromartie -- Tennessee State tremendous staff has all the physical skills put a little raw you've played it kind of feast day isn't it always dominate. And he needs he needs to work on a full work on his technique a little bit probable logical hardy is. So when people have been flying up the draft what she's going to be too much pressure on him when he first comes from the NFL because I don't think he's ready to step I didn't dominate the guys can kinda lost and all this is Mike Jenkins out of south Florida technically one of the -- corners in this draft. He has the speed he's a physical player. He's not hit talked about a lot of party but I think he's a guy. I would say right now was second behind case on that number two spot at quarterback."

[3:13]" If the patriots vocal quarter early. One of the guys like in the middle rounds -- his dad's not a LSU he's a guy kinda like. Based on what he doesn't have blazing speed but he got great instincts he played for a very good LSU team that he's good man to man so in the middle rounds. Chevis Jackson out of LSU with a guy like if the patriots do both safeties were what brown area Josh -- Arizona State. He's fast he comes up stick his nose in the piled against the run doesn't that make a lot of plays at Arizona State. As far as interceptions but was always around the ball and I think he's a guy who. This means well so well we don't know what he's back to back the patriots of the draft this year you can guarantee that we'll wrap the lose one or two if they need depth at that position."

[3:59]" The draft is getting started on Saturday at 3 o'clock and here's a look at the featured layout for the weekend. With eight -- pick the patriots have the seventh spot for my trade with Pittsburgh sisco in 7. -- in the third round one of them from a trade with Oakland also last year. We've got more preparation for the draft coming up right after this. Later we'll show you -- some of the players are spending the offseason staying in touch with their fans -- drag him down here they do it's it's. They it was. Up next to Bryant was named the prospects that could be an ex patriot."

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[5:26]" The newest member in Miami dolphins' -- off. I'm very excited and honored. Two feel good be part of Miami Dolphins organization. You know hold its own -- Matt Light you know -- seems -- very disciplined player seems like you're close game employers aren't as great player because the way -- try to put."

[5:50]" That was offensive tackle Jake long kicked off the draft a little early and it's headed to Miami and -- first pick in the 2008 draft. He will not be a featured but it sounds like he plans on modeling his game after line. It's been that light as a big influence. Right now Brian Lowe's going to take a look at some of the candidates that are up for a spot. Right here in New England."

[6:16]" The patriots. They had seven will they trade down could they even trade off all great questions and I around 4 o'clock Saturday we will know what direction the patriots are going in. But for now here's one semi educated guess at five possible patriots at the number seven spot. Who could soon call this place home."

[6:34]" Few players have as dominant as easily have here at Virginia defensive end Chris -- the son of hall of Famer how we want -- people play maker in his own right. I don't fourteen sacks in nineteen tackles for a walk down he played under outgrowing college and is considered to be well suited. I -- be -- went into it would be all America in the ACC. Offensive player here could be chosen at tight suffered through -- day Lewis but there's also a -- he's still around with a after ready to pitch. I think that today with the Q your passport field Bernie called it enters the NFL averaging. At Ohio State could be an ideal fit an outside linebacker. Before -- taken by the patriots the all America it would have achieved that quickly developed into a dynamic player -- seven. Bulls could finish his Buckeyes career fifth in school history. Half -- number one on that -- big -- linebacker Mike Vrabel. One of the hottest -- leading into the draft. In relation to the Big -- is that how -- a strong powerful defensive tackle out of USC the pack. Ten defensive player of the year if only six foot one which made the other shorter and Virginia line made but he also checked in at nearly 300. It's best for tonight. -- out productive big eight and -- half sacks last year as one of the corners don't go to USC -- that that would top five in the country it went deep and."

[8:01]" Mentioning players such as Ellis does beg the question are the patriots in the market for defensive lineman specifically it tackles like Ellis. Let's not forget they did draft. 31 round defensive linemen in a four year span earlier this decade. And it's safe to say they all panned out."

[8:17]" Meanwhile we can forget about the offensive line we're number one overall pick Jake long is the only player and did your draft. Considered -- future franchise left tackle. Boise State like waiting could be the next one up before -- he won't wait. Along -- Saturday before Rickey doesn't tackle entered the NFL after -- point that he Boise State. First ever -- grounder. The six foot six pitcher but he helped pave the way the Broncos running back and Johnson would be naked in Washington. He's two years ago. The patriots are no strangers to the legendary number 55 at University of Southern California. Willie McGinest with the first round selection and fourth big Junior Seau had been on board the last few days it could he can really get. He maybe got the player because the patriots to make a rare type of selection a true linebacker in round one. The six foot -- would river with the -- and burst open former USG. -- two time all pac ten selection repeating all America honors last year as well."

[9:20]" Bryant during the now on eighteen bench and we've been looking at mock drafts for weeks now. Everybody makes their predictions -- her from Tom could Sally. But for you on the spot anything's gonna happen."

[9:30]" I'm goal with Sedrick Ellis the defensive tackle out of USC that we heard about just now and I think I've narrowed it down it's going to be offensive line -- defensive line and I'm going jealous because I just think they really value those big time blue chip -- offensive lineman. Early in the first round now thinking trade which I don't think is going to happen but if they do and they trade down that you don't need teens I think it really opens the door for cornerback and they might you'll get one of the top couple quarterbacks. On the market this."

[9:55]" We'll see if you're right come Saturday -- he is led. That more patriots coming up right after that. Up next to may be the offseason but the patriots yeah it. Plus I -- spending time with their -- and immunities and it's."

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[11:16]" Welcome back to toyotas patriots today throughout the off season the players that's really stay busy and spent a lot of time. In the community whether fans working for their foundation. Let's take a look at what they've been up to you in your news. -- keeper did this in the Boston marathon -- representing -- running their -- thousands of their purposes. -- linebacker tempers he would finish line his --"

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[11:53]" Afterwards he spent time picking up. Yeah patriots fullback Heath Evans was also it actually an -- south Florida this weekend for his foundation committed to stopping sexual abuse amongst children."

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[12:52]" Also -- list every weekend charity event third annual south Florida high school football championship showcasing top that. Coming up this weekend we'll works are his annual NFL draft day party with -- proceeds going to its foundation supporting -- I beat. And the players gathered to watch the NFL draft together a few frames in England the patriots yeah seven."

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[13:42]" One less noticed he could be -- Portland picked up. Players veteran tight end Mark is -- But has -- player in the free agents than its first nine seasons in the league with the cardinals. Last season with a draft. So defensive lineman Taylor Smith who was with the patriots classes infantry."

[14:04]" This began Brian Lowe will be at Vince Wilfork to draft party with all of the reaction from the players after the patriots paid so be sure to check out this weekend. Right now it's time to take a look at the -- candidates for the 2007 play of the -- here the choices for the best deep and the staff."

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[15:32]" So the toys -- Jarvis Green strip sack paint ball iced the game against the colts. And I think in helping you -- AJ Feeley passed the finish off the eagles Eric Alexander's game -- Cassell against the ravens or Rodney Harrison's interception against the jags for the play -- victory."

[15:57]" Last week an analyst Thomas won big with his interception return for a touchdown in week two against the chargers. That's going to do it for our -- be sure to watch as the this weekend. We have all the latest from the NFL draft and then newest addition to New England. Right here actually in history today"