Meet the Rookies: Brandon Tate

Posted Jun 18, 2009
The New England Patriots have a history of thinking outside the box when it comes to the draft. Selecting North Carolina wide receiver Brandon Tate in the third round may qualify as yet another example. It's not that Tate wasn't worthy of such a pick. To the contrary, grabbing a player with his potential with the 83rd overall pick may be viewed as grand larceny in a year or two. (Patriots.com)

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