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Originally Posted by Defensewins
There might be one problem with this scenario, there are only three sure thing/can't miss OLB's in this draft, Arron Curry (Wake Forest) will be a top 3 pick, Brain Orakpo (Texas) will be picked in the top 5 picks, maybe dropping no lower than #7 pick and Everette Brown (Florida State) is expected to go around #9. The other OLB's are not worth trading up for. So trading for our #13 is not worth it for NE. They need to get in the top 9 picks.
If they want an ILB, Rey Maualuga and James Laurinaitis are the best and James Laurinaitis is expected to still be there when NE picks at #23. It will really come down to who is there at #13 and if NE is really wants that player. If Rey Maualaga is still there at #13 then a trade offer might happen, but I doubt it if James Laurinaitis can be had at #23.
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Orakpo isn't a can't miss OLD prospect simply because he hasnt played any OLB while at Texas. The Patriots are hot on all 3 of the USC guys, so they will be looking to move up to secure at least one of them.
Cushing, Matthews, and Rey can play all of the positions for New England.
ENough of that. Put on your GM hat and answer the question WP.