The Patriots have traded corner back Ellis Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two fifth-round picks.
The Patriots then turned around and traded their two picks from the Eagles to the Baltimore Ravens for a fifth-round pick and sixth-round pick.
The Patriots then used their fifth-round pick from Baltimore, by way of Philadelphia, to draft Penn State offensive lineman Rich Ohrnberger.
Got all that?
This trade seems like the Patriots undervaluing Hobbs. While Ellis Hobbs was not an upper tier corner back by any stretch of the imagination, he was a very good option as a number two or number three corner back. He was at his best when he was defending a slot receiver or second receiving option, and he was very good at that.
The Patriots have been swinging multiple trades throughout the day, and it all is building towards the 2010 NFL Draft, in which the Patriots have three second-round picks. Following the conclusion of today's draft, I'll analyze the move the Patriots made and the players they selected.
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