The power of social media took another step during the 2009 NFL Draft when the Patriots reported -- before ESPN mentioned it, before Roger Goodell said anything and before anyone in New York City knew -- that they would be trading their first-round pick.And they announced it via Twitter. Of course; who could possibly think it's jumped the shark? The more important question though is: "Who did the Patriots trade with?" The answer: "The Baltimore Ravens." Who promptly took Michael Oher.
As I wrote a few minutes ago, Oher fell down draft boards quite quickly. Baltimore, who has a fantastic history of making first round picks, obviously saw something in Oher and made a deal with the Patriots to pull a trigger.
It's a superb value pick for the Ravens who just grabbed a high-upside, hard-working tackle that can help to replace their somewhat aging offensive line. Oher's story has been chronicled enough -- he's got a freaking book already! -- and it's a special one, which probably explains why he told Erin Andrews the NFL "won't be tough" after what he's been through.
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4-25-2009 @ 11:47PM
Kyle said...
It's not that the Ravens saw something in Oher, it's that they see something from the Steelers twice a year -- James Harrison.
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4-26-2009 @ 12:27AM
mccudds107 said...
Pittsburg sucks lets see them win a superbowl with out any controversial calls for once.
4-26-2009 @ 11:32AM
bfash said...
The Pats get 8 pick in the 2nd & 3rd rounds (4 &4)! They will get a lot of value and depth. They really know how to draft and develope players. Not very media worthy but very very smart in an average talent draft.
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