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Here's a 2008 NFL mock draft
The Patriots are at #4 and get McFadden.
This guy seems to put some effort into his work. So, I assume it's at least a reasonable mock. You college football experts will have to weigh in.
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i dunno, he makes no mention of the fact that the pats front office is not inclined to draft that high and invest lots of cap space in a highly replaceable position that in all likelihood represents a marginal upgrade. i would say that by far the most likely scenario is the pats trading down, the only reason not to is if one of the top DE's falls for some reason and they really like him, but i doubt it would happen.
most likely scenario = pats trade down. i'd say probably about 3 to 1 but i'm not betting on it.