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Bo Ruud analysis

Rover found this 4/27/2008 on www.boston.com

ANALYSIS The Patriots selected Nebraska LB Bo Ruud with their sixth-round pick (197th overall), adding their third linebacker in this draft. At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Ruud projects to inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 scheme. The Patriots were likely attracted to his position flexibility, as he played weakside linebacker for his first three seasons at Nebraska, before switching to ...

Matthew Slater transcript

SOX & Dawgs found this 4/27/2008 on www.boston.com

A transcript of Matthew Slater's Q&A; with New England reporters today, courtesy of the team's media relations department: What was your reaction when you heard the news? "Thanks again for having me. I was very shocked, obviously, and very ...

Jets Fans Turn Over New Leaf, Cheer Jets' Draft Pick

Eleven Warriors found this 4/27/2008 on sports.aol.com

Jets fans have booed just about everyone and everything today, and most of them had their hearts set on running back Darren McFadden, but they still found room in their shriveled dark hearts to cheer the selection of defensive end Vernon ...

Bo Ruud transcript

SOX & Dawgs found this 4/28/2008 on www.boston.com

Here is today's transcript from Nebraska LB Bo Ruud, the team's sixth-round pick, courtesy of the team's media relations department: What kind of contact did you have with the Patriots before the draft? Did you get an inclination that they were ...

How fast things can change

PatsBlog: A Patriots Blog found this 4/27/2008 on www.boston.com

There were two behind-the-scenes stories – one that worked out in the Patriots' favor, and one that did not -- which reflect how the draft is fluid and teams must adjust on the fly: When the Patriots were on the clock with their first selection ...