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PICK NO.
29 XAVIER RHODES CB/FLORIDA ST.
They’re ecstatic when Rhodes falls all the way to No. 29. He’s 6-foot, 210 pounds with long arms; he’s the ultimate press corner. I think this kid can develop off-man skills. I think he understands zone concepts and he fits what today’s NFL is.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/pick-no-29-xavier-rhodes-cbflorida-st-theyre/
Fitzy Goes to the 2012 NFL Draft (by Fitzy01821)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/fitzy-goes-to-the-2012-nfl-draft-by-fitzy01821/
NY Jets Draft Blunders (by SARONE)
This is pretty much a must-post every draft season.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/ny-jets-draft-blunders-by-sarone-this-is-pretty/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0zTRmMlEJE
Dont’a Hightower Mid-Season Highlights 2012 (by BenjisGridiron)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/donta-hightower-mid-season-highlights-2012-by/
Sound the alarm, Tom Brady might be growing his hair out again!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/sound-the-alarm-tom-brady-might-be-growing-his/
Patriots 2013 Mock Draft Tracker
Updated!
If I was a betting blogger and had to bet on the first round pick being one of five players I’d go with:
I don’t think I agree that Spikes is that expendable. The Patriots run defense was the best it’s been in a decade last year, in large part because of Spikes. While I think adding another linebacker who excels in coverage, and can possibly take snaps away from Spikes, should be a priority, I still think he brings a lot of value to the table.
One interesting shift that could happen is sliding Hightower to middle linebacker, but I think Spikes stays this season. Whether or not he earns another contract from the Pats will depend in large part on how he does in coverage when he is on the field.