In fact, most probably would’ve taken him with the No.
It simply defies logic to think a guy with his skillset would slide past the Top 3.
Guys who haven’t played a snap in three months rise and fall on draft boards.
And all bets are off.
So while a few weeks ago it looked like Tennessee would make Carter the No.
1 pick, they’re now a mortal lock to take Cam Ward.
Travis Hunter is the odds-on favorite to go to Cleveland at No.
And now … no one knows.
There could be a lot of reasons for this visit.
The simplest one being that the Pats are simply doing their due diligence.
Either for scouting purposes or shits & gigs.
This could be just another example.
And plan on drafting for some other need.
He’s got everything you’re looking for as an edge rusher.
But he’s not a quality guy."
I give him credit.
He got hurt in the Boise State (playoff) game and had no business playing against Notre Dame.
Played, and played his ass off.
He’s a modern, high-maintenance, big-time player.
There are similarities to Micah Parsons as a player and as a kid.
Micah was probably a little more malicious coming out."
But even that report is hardly damning the man with faint praise.
If he’s healthy, Carter has a chance to be the best pro in the class.
Foot injuries are scary, however.
Ian Valentino, The 33rd Team:This is the best case for New England.
Carter’s upside is that of a perennial Pro Bowler.
Best case scenario for New England, indeed.
One I simply could not picture happening.
If by some miracle they get Carter anyway, then all is forgiven.
Still, we can hope that Monday’s visit goes well.
That Carter’s foot passes all the medical tests.
And that scouts keep savaging the player and waving more red flags than Beijing on Chinese New Year.
If the Pats land Abdul Carter at No.
4, every other pick will just be playing with the house’s money.
