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BTSC Mock Draft - Pick #7 by New England Patriots: Dominique Rodger-Cromartie, CB Tennessee State

The BTSC Mock Draft heads towards the homestretch of Week 1 with the New England Patriots' slection at #7. bereadawg offers the selection and I, personally, am a big fan of it. Offenses should get their shots in at Cromartie and the Pats' defense in 2008, but after a year or two with Bellicheck and the Patriots defensive system, there's very little reason to not think Cromartie will aptly replace Asasnte Samuel for a fraction of the cost. As we discussed, he might also be able to play some safety if he fills out his frame some in the early part of his career. Many thanks to bereadawg for the pick and for deciding to join us in a solid way this past week. Don't discount the possibility of him becoming a full-fledged Steelers fan before it's all said and done :) Next up, the Baltimore Ravens, and none other than yours truly, Blitzburgh.

Free agent losses to the Pats secondary make the first round pick an easy choice, although one could argue LB could be the way to go. CB Asante Samuel is souring with Philly, Randall Guy is marching with the Saints, and FS/CB Eugene Wilson is sailing with the Bucs. So the secondary is left without a big playmaker.  At LB.....well their OLD, hell some of them were around when dirt was discovered. But the old guys are still the best LBs they got.

I have narrowed my pick down to 3 CBs. Leodis Mckelvin of Troy, Aqib Talib of Kansas, and Dominique Rodger-Cromartie of TSU.  

McKelvin 5'11" 190 lbs, Troy: A quick cover-man and return specialist. McKelvin was impressive at both the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, and he ranks as the top defensive back in this class.

Rodger-Cromartie 6'1" 185 lbs, Tennessee State: This athletic corner has been a shutdown cover man, but against lesser competition. He answered questions about his ability when he starred during Senior Bowl week.

Talib 6'1" 200 lbs, Kansas: With some development and if he's able to stay as fast as he gains strength, this ball-hawking corner has the talent to become a shutdown cover man in the NFL, and perhaps even a safety if necessary.

So with the 7th pick I am going to take a risk and NOT take the best corner in the draft in terms of current skills, but the one I think has the most potential to evolve and exceed expectations, much like his cousin has in San Diego. I'm selecting Dominique Rodger-Cromartie of TSU as the New England Patriot's 1st Round and 7th overall pick.


The Cromartie brothers just find ways to make plays when the curtains are drawn
and the lights are bright
.

BTSC Mock Draft Team Selections

#1 - Miami Dolphins, Darren Mcfadden
#2 - St. Louis Rams, Chris Long
#3 - Atlanta Falcons, Sedrick Ellis
#4 - Oakland Raiders, Vernon Gholston
#5 - Kansas City Chiefs, Jake Long
#6 - New York Jets, Glen Dorsey

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Wait a minute
Steelers fan? not gonna happen. GO BROWNS!!!!!!!!!

by bereadawg on Apr 4, 2008 5:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rodger-Cromartie
I was reading some where yesterday that some teams were concerned b/c DRC had one of his kidneys removed as a kid. For some reason they're worried that will lead to future injuries.

Surprised there was no mention of Mike Jenkins. I thought he was ahead of Talib on most boards, but it probably doesn't matter b/c DRC and McKelvin are 1 and 1A in my mind

by cgolden on Apr 4, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

McKelvin
I think they go with McKelvin because of their defensive scheme.  In my opinion DRC will be the better "cover-corner", a guy who can do it all, but he's also more of a risk.  In the Pats Defense a CB will be asked to play a lot of zone reads and not so much one on one.  Pats are built to with now and McKelvin provides a much needed upgrade in Special Teams that could lead to better field position and more points.
Tony S. -Steelers fan in Raleigh, NC.

by Tshaff on Apr 4, 2008 8:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do not like this pick.
Thats all im going to say, should be obvious why.  
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Apr 4, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Hate The Pats*
Every time I remember that those cheating scumbags have the 7th pick in the draft it makes me sick!
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Apr 4, 2008 10:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

by the way
they are cousins, not brothers.  DRC and Antonio.

by TheMostViolentTeam on Apr 4, 2008 11:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was my error
Not bereadawg's.

I added that. Sorry dawg.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Apr 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like
someone is drinking behind the wheel, eh Blitz?

by TheMostViolentTeam on Apr 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

McKelvin or DRC
thats a tough call, clearly the 2 best CBs in the draft, at least talent wise.

I'd go with McKelvin is a very close call.

by Terry on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope no one actually drafts this guy.
It's bad enough that I already have to listen to every jackass sportscaster make the increasingly stupid joke about "Cro-martie-ball" every time the Chargers play. I don't think I can handle it if the same thing happens with another team, also.

by HinesField on Apr 5, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he actually might end be better than
Antonio, he's that good, I'd love for him to fall to my Boys.

by Terry on Apr 5, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is good.
DRC was projected as a late round 1 not long ago. And I think I would really like a guy like that, that can change games. But he has risen a lot so we(Steelers) have no chance at him now.

by jason97673 on Apr 6, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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