Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff

…the New England Patriots select…..A TRADE DOWN!

Pats send that pick to New Orleans. The Saints will take the highest rated player left, Defensive Lineman Sedrick Ellis.

I like the move. They only drop down 3 spots to #10 (for now), get an extra selection in the 3rd round (also gave up a 5th in the deal). They don't need another DL. They can still draft a linebacker that they need or defensive back without paying as much as they'd have to at #7. My prediction of Derrick Harvey is still alive.

Never mind...Jaguars trade up to #8 and grab Harvey. Shows how much I know!

Finally, with the 10th pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the New England Patriots select...Linebacker Jerod Mayo from Tennessee

Love the pick. If this Junior is all he's hyped up to be, one of the team's weaknesses looks a lot better. Mayo makes the linebacking corps deeper and younger. He's supposed to be intelligent and versatile, exactly the kind of guy Belichick and Pioli value. Plus, there's an extra third round draft pick to look forward to. Not that it is ever wise to question BB on draft day (he has a great track record), but you have to love what he's done already.

Other random draft thoughts:

The Bengals turned down two #1’s for Chad Johnson, one year after Randy Moss (a far better receiver) only returned a 4th round pick. Now you understand why some teams stink forever!

How comical is it to see Jets fans so excited about Vernon Gholston. Me? I'm always leery of these workout wonders. Give me a guy who can flat out play, any day of the week and twice on football Sundays.

Atlanta made a very wise choice. Matt Ryan is going to be a better QB than Matt Hasselback, which will make him a darned good NFL signal caller.