We will project the current starters prior to the draft, and detail which positions need attention in April's draft. Base defense is up first and then we will look at third down defense, including the nickel, dime, and "Cali" packages.
Original Story: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2008/04/p....

With less than three weeks left before the 2008 NFL Draft, the drums are beginning to beat louder for teams to make certain picks. The Oakland Raiders fans may be beating the loudest drums, just not the same ones. The sounds emanating from Raider Nation sound a lot like Chris Long, Darren McFadden,   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/04/10/ra....

With free agency seemingly dead in the water, there are still a few NFL teams looking to fill needs, but will they wait for the draft or take a veteran they know will add value?It is interesting to see how 2008 has been similar for the Patriots to free agency periods before 2007. There was too much   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-patriots/2008/03/30/f....

When the Patriots employ their nickel defense with the "frisco", or three down-linemen, front, Rodney Harrison moves to linebacker. Expect Victor Hobson, who is better in a short zone than Bruschi, to join Rodney inside. Adalius Thomas and Mike Vrabel will rush from the edge.
Original Story: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2008/04/p....

According to the rumor section of Sports Illustrated, the Patriots are one of four teams interested in LB Takeo Spikes. Previously, I figured that Spikes wouldn't be on their radar due to the fact that he has played in the 4-3 his entire career and is coming off an injury that shortened his only   more...
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