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Posts Tagged ‘NFL Draft 2009’

 
Apr
28
2009

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Patriots let in the Draft , Michael Vick & 4th and Long with Michael Irvin

 

I didn’t make it to the 2009 Draft.  In fact, during the first day of the Draft I was stuck in a sound booth at Xavier Auditorium working for a JWU Players version of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, although entertaining, it just didn’t compare to being in Radio City Music Hall.  I got a total of 10 text messages and 15 people asking me how the Draft was..and I had to say that I wasn’t there. It was tough and I’m pretty sure that I would’ve been going nuts EVERY TIME the Patriots traded down. By the 3rd round, I probably would’ve had a heart attack.  So after all is said and done this is the 2009 Draft class for the New England Patriots:

1st Round
Nobody because Bill Belichick likes to drive Pats fans crazy.

2nd Round
Patrick Chung, S, Oregon
Ron Brace, NT, Boston College
Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Sebastian Vollmer, Houston

3rd Round
Brandon Tate, WR, North Carolina
Tyrone McKenzie, LB, South Florida
Rich Ohrnberger, G, Penn State

4th Round
Yeah, nopes.

5th Round
George Bussey, OL, Louisville

6th Round
Jake Ingram, LS, Hawaii
Myron Pryor, DT, Kentucky

7th Round
Julian Edelman, WR, Kent State
Darryl Richard, DT, Georgia Tech

Honestly, I can’t complain about who we picked. I was banking on them picking up Darius Butler from Connecticut ASAP. Butler, like I mentioned in the “Cutting Corners” article in Patriots Insider, is built very similarly to Ellis Hobbs.  Unfortunately, we traded Hobbs for more picks in 2010.  This is an entirely new issue, I’ve had people in class ask me why Bill did this.  Folks, I don’t know him personally. I can’t tell you why we just busted out Hobbs card during the Draft. Honestly, I think its for the better.  The 5’9 corner is smaller than most and has had just over 162 solo tackles in 4 seasons. He was an excellent kick returner and has been a strong asset to the New England Patriots.  But maybe we just don’t need him anymore..he was sent to Philly to join former Patriot, Asante Samuel. Let’s hope this move was for the better. Butler, please don’t be a bust.

MICHAEL VICK IN ARENA FOOTBALL

michael_vickAccording to Yahoo! Sports, the New York Firebirds have offered Michael Vick an opportunity to play some arena football.  This is a great idea.  Not only does the team …

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Mar
31
2009

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Longer Seasons? Yes!..Kisha @ the NFL Draft? Maybe..

 

In the midst of my college career coming to an end, everything just seems to be piling up. Folks, it’s already going to be April and by the end of May, I will be done with classes.  The insanity ensues after.  Another great thing that is happening in April? THE NFL DRAFT. Yes. I had all these elaborate plans to go to the draft, but as of now, I really don’t think it’s going to work out.  My best friends don’t think they can make it and you can’t go to the NFL Draft alone, especially if you’re a female.  I’d probably either, get into a lot of arguments, or make a lot of new friends!

If anyone is serious about going, let me know.  I’m still willing to plan a weekend trip to the city to see some other die-hard football fans.  Plus, it’ll make it seem like the season isn’t too far away.

This is an event that I want to attend at some point in my life.  Here are the others that are on that list:

- A Winter Olympics
- A Summer Olympics (2008 Beijing Olympics.  The BEST experience of my life)
- The Running of the Bulls
- NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game
- Super Bowl (I’d love to go to as many as possible)
- Indy 500 (I know I know, but I heard it was “better in person”)
- The Master’s

…you know what? Pretty much any major sporting event.  I want to attend EVERY MAJOR SPORTING EVENT.


Here’s some news that I forgot to mention to you all.

I’m officially the new contributor to Patriots Insider.  I’m really excited about this and I feel like it’s really testing my ability to write adequately and sufficiently. Plus, it’s kind of cool to see my name on a site that’s dedicated to my favorite team. :)

My article is titled “Taylor Made For the Patriots”

Read it. Hate it or Love it, I wanna know. Give me your thoughts.

Ok, back to the news.

LONGER NFL SEASON? Yessssssss

Is it true? Can it be? Is Roger Goodell actually considering extending the season? I have to admit, I think that 17 games would be a good change to the league.  18? I think that may just be too many.  I’d love to have another week to yell at people and east massive amounts of …

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