Dream Draft

No matter how many times I re-do my mock draft, the answer is always the same. Virginia linebacker Clint Sintim falls to the Pats. I’ve just completed my third edition and for the third time Sintim is the logical 23rd pick overall. Is that a bad thing? No. Sintim sounds like a fit. I feel more comfortable with that selection than USC’s Clay Matthews Jr. I wouldn’t complain if the Patriots select Sintim if there isn’t a better choice by the time New England is on the clock. But the player I salivate for is Northern Illinois defensive end Larry English. The problem is I feel English will be long gone to Washington at 13th overall. 10 slots ahead of New England! One thing I do know is the Pats will go after a player if they want him bad enough. If English is irresistible, how does New England get in position to draft him? Since Scot Pioli wasn’t officially replaced, I’m gonna sneak into his former office and devise a plan to land the former Huski...