I have been saying for a month that they would take McAwesome. It makes sense, they traditionally use free agency to fill out the defensive side of the ball (except for line). He is also a gamer. I love McAwesome, and would hate to see him in NE.

People got pissed when i mentioned how this is a terrible, terrible thing.

http://www.tremendousupsidepotential.com/2007/10/trent_dilfer_holds_our_fate.php

I think the choice will depend some on what happens with Moss. If he's going to leave free agency, they may go with a wide out. Moss makes Welker, Gaffney and Stallworth better as they all get single coverage. Without Moss, that changes next year as none of that group have ever put up numbers outside this year that makes DC's stay up late gameplanning.

Patriots don't seem to need a great running back and have been doing this by committee for the last five years. Faulk, Dillon, Maroney, etc.

I think McFadden is a multi-dimensional weapon that the Pats could use in a variety of ways. I think the way he's been used in college has shown that he's not just a runner. If the Pats lose Moss, it will be a big loss, but they might just try to switch up the offense with a new weapon. That link I put in the story kind of said that Mr. Bill isn't happy with Maroney and could be looking for a way to get a new RB out there

Remember all the dump off plays they used to call for Faulk before he got old? That used to be a legitimate play call for the Pats, they would always call the screen pass to Faulk.

Now imagine that returning, with the deep receiving threats they have now (if Moss stays, and he will) and McFadden is the one catching it in the back field instead of a utility player that Faulk has always been.

Is it possible to go like 35-0 in a single season? They would be credited 2 or 3 victories for each game because of how lop sided the games would be.

Thank you 49ers!!!!

P.S. I love Faulk, but he is what he is, a loyal utility guy with average talent.

I've seen the Pats use that check down play a handful of times with Maroney. He pretty fast out of that backfield. It would be an interesting pick. Of course, there will be teams lining up for McFadden so they could find some great value in trading the pick for multiple first day picks(if he is not chosen by the Dolphins). If Moss cares about winning more than $, then he'll be there in the future. Like players in the past, I'm sure the Pats won't give the best offer to him. he says all he cares about is winning. I guess we'll find out if he sticks to those words.

Jeremiah, the Pats still use Faulk for that dump off screen 2-3 times a game and it is always good for 8 yards or so. I agree that McFadden would be explosive enough to break something bigger than Faulk can, but as it is I'd take 8 yards on 1st or 2nd down any day.

here is a two rounder i found today

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=749667

I can't believe they have brohm going at #5 in that draft

he'll get picked wherever atlanta picks

In the first round? Seriously? I know Petrino is the coach there, but is Brohm even a first rounder anymore?