Patriots' 2008 draft needs
April 1, 2008
Needs on offense: Bolstering a line that was exposed for its lack of quickness in the Super Bowl loss to the Giants is agenda No. 1. ORT Nick Kaczur should feel particularly unsafe in his starting job. A run-blocking tight end would be a welcome addition.
Needs on defense: Cornerback and inside linebacker are major concerns. The corners are small and injury-prone; the inside ’backers are old. The Pats also would like to mold a young safety and outside linebacker to eventually take over as starters.
On Draft Day … Coach Bill Belichick typically avoids taking linebackers high, but he may find it difficult to pass on DE-OLB Vernon Gholston if available. Belichick loves trading down, and would jump at a fair offer for the seventh pick. The Cowboys could be interested.
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