Latest / Locked On Patriots - Daily Podcast On The New England Patriots
Shocker: New England Patriots Trade Up to Draft Caleb Lomu at #28!
The New England Patriots entered the night sitting at #31 in the first round of the NFL Draft, but didn’t stay there. Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf, and company decided to do some wheeling and dealing, moving to #28 to draft Utah Left Tackle Caleb Lomu. How does Lomu fit in the present and future of that Patriots’ Offensive Line? And, why is he not necessarily a “Mike Vrabel Type” player?
Also, the Pats decided to pass on some really good talent to draft Lomu, including Cashius Howell, T.J. Parker, Denzel Boston, and more. Was that the right decision? Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles made a move…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.