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Jeff Hower Twitter Q&A 4/16

NESN @NESN
Hey everyone, it's @jeffphowe here, and I'll be taking your Patriots/NFL questions for a half hour. Let's get it started. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:00:47
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Arjuna Ramgopal @AvkarSiv
@jeffphowe @nesn Seems like the heat will be on for the Pats from the '09 draft class this training camp. Who makes it and who doesn't?
Mon, Apr 16 2012 12:51:43
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NESN @NESN
Great question. They've still got Chung, Brace, Vollmer, Pryor, Edelman. Chung, Vollmer are locks. Pryor, Edelman close. Big year for Brace.
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:02:49
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Josh Lagarbo @jlagarbo
@NESN What's the highest possible pick you could envision the Pats trading up for? Lots of variables. Just give me a range.
Mon, Apr 16 2012 12:53:19
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NESN @NESN
I don't envision it happening, but the highest they'll go is the 15-20 range. Would cost a 1 and a 2 to get there, I'd guess. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:03:45
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Christopher Edmiston @BostonBoyC
@NESN @jeffphowe Do you think BB will make a a decent pick with our actual 1st round pick this draft. or keep trading down to get more picks
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:02:45
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NESN @NESN
There are going to be some quality players available in the 27-31 range, but I can see them trading down to land late-round picks. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:05:34
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Andrew Gallego @UF3023
@NESN @jeffphowe do the pats draft corner or linebacker
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:05:02
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NESN @NESN
They'll take a CB if the right one is there (Jenkins, Gilmore, Kirkpatrick). Will be a few 3-4 OLBs there. Just 1 4-3 OLB (David). #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:07:28
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william manning @Squilliam_
@NESN do you think it is time the Pats abandon the trade down strategy?? Hasn't really been producing lately.
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:07:27
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NESN @NESN
Trading down in '10 yielded picks they used on McCourty and Hernandez. They'll do it this year to acquire picks in rounds 5-7. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:12:47
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Evan @edogg1235
@NESN how much will the patriots miss Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis? #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:07:58
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NESN @NESN
They'll miss him, but apparently not enough to pay him $3M per year. Time to turn it over to Ridley and Vereen. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:14:03
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Marc Boissonnault @MBoissonnault79
@NESN @jeffphowe defense is a major area of need with the LB & CB position! Do Pats continue to bulk up the O-Line? And pick up a lineman?
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:11:48
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NESN @NESN
With Koppen re-signing, I think they're good on interior linemen, but I can see them using a later pick for tackle depth. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:15:57
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Steve Couto @scouto22
@NESN @jeffphowe what are the chances @ochocinco actually begins and finishes season in #patriots uniform
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:09:11
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NESN @NESN
The fact that they asked Ochocinco to restructure shows they want to keep working with him, on their terms anyway. We'll see. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:19:32
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Mark Bibby @MBibby511
@NESN you think @WesWelker will do this season? #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:17:43
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NESN @NESN
Welker worked hard last offseason for the contract and had a career year. I expect the same mindset and output this season. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:21:01
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Philip Glynn @Philip_Glynn
@NESN @jeffphowe are the pats in good contention for the super bowl this year ?
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:17:47
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NESN @NESN
Absolutely. they're right up there w/ the Ravens as the two best teams in the AFC. With Pats' youth, should be even better in '12. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:22:16
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Jorge Duron @jeduron
@NESN Any chance the #patriots sign a veteran RB like Hightower or Addai ?? #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:18:49
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NESN @NESN
Eh, maybe. If they add a veteran running back, I'd expect it to be a goal-line type of player. They're good between the 20s. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:24:45
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Evan @edogg1235
@NESN how many sacks will Vince Wilfork have this year #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:22:58
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NESN @NESN
He just had career high w/ 3.5. If Pats stick w/ 4-3 attacking scheme, he'll do it again. Unlikely, though, if they revert to 3-4. #NESNlive
Mon, Apr 16 2012 13:28:09
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