Yes, Could You Please Have Our Butler Serve Ron a Hot Plate of Patrick Chung?

Although the Patriots, as usual, traded down (out of the first round) in the 2009 NFL Draft, they were able to pick up 3 great players in the second round: Patrick Chung with the 34th pick, Ron Brace with the 40th overall, and Darius Butler with the 41st pick overall. First, Patrick Chung. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and played safety at Oregon. He was known for his hard hits, and has been told that he plays like the Patriots Pro Bowl veteran, Rodney Harrison. With Harrison probably retiring, and safety James Sanders under-producing, Chung is just what Dr. Belichick ordered. He brings great football IQ and a great work ethic, two qualities Bill values most.
Next, big-boy Brace. Brace is listed at a tiny 6'3", 330 lbs. Hard to believe we even need a defensive linemen, with Vince Wilfork at his prime, and our scheme of a 3-4 defense. However, I do realize the importance of a backup for our big DL. Also, Wilfork's contract is up after the 2009 season, so it makes sense to prepare for life without Wilfork, who will likely be offered more money in free agency than the Pats are willing to spend. Brace brings a Wilfork-like style, a huge guy that can plug up the rushing lanes, and if Bill sees something in him, y'all better see it too.
Lastly, the flashy cornerback Darius Butler. A projected first-round talent, Butler fell right into the Pats' hands at pick 41. He is a small little ballhawk, listed at 5'10", but he sure makes up for his lack of size with his athleticism. There must be something in his blood, too: his uncle Gene Atkins was a great defensive back for nine seasons with the Saints and Dolphins, and his cousin Willis McGahee is a Pro Bowl running back for the Ravens. At UCONN, Butler was a premier cornerback in the Big East, while also getting some playing time at WR. As if that's not enough, the full-time kick returner at UCONN could be the next Bethel Johnson.

Even with zero first-round picks, Belichick pulled away from the 2009 draft with several valuable players, all the while managing to secure three more second round picks for the 2010 Draft. While these rookies may not as productive as, say, Jerod Mayo, these new batch of rookies will surely help the Pats, maybe even leading them to a Super Bowl XLIV victory...