Fred opened the first PFW in Progress following the 2009 NFL draft with news that Adam Schefter and Patriots draft pick would be call-in guests. The guys then talked in depth about the draft and their thoughts on the Patriots picks.

Fred then introduced “NFL Insider” Adam Schefter who talked about the draft and how he liked what the Bengal, Jets and Eagles did. He also talked about the Patriots draft and how he liked their philosophy in moving up and down. Following a question from Andy, Schefter told the guys his thoughts about the Raiders draft before talking about the trade of Ellis Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Schefter then went onto talk about the Patriots not picking a pass rusher before saying that New England would be a serious option for Jason Taylor but thought that Julius Peppers would be staying in Carolina. He also talked about the possibility of the Patriots going after recent free agent LB Leroy Hill, Matt Cassel’s contract with Kansas City and Vince Wilfork’s contract situation.

Following a break Fred brought up Sebastian Vollmer and his East-West Shrine Game appearance, Patrick Chung’s poor tackling and return game. The guys then talked about Brandon Tate with Paul saying how he thought the third round pick was a steal because of his return ability and was a “good” receiver. They also talked about how many of the Patriots draft picks have return experience which was made more relevant following the trade of Ellis Hobbs to Philadelphia.

They then talked about Darius Butler and how he will most likely be given time to become a starter due to the Patriots dealings in free agency at the Cornerback position. Fred brought up DT Ron Brace before the guys then dismissed the possibility of LB Leroy Hill becoming a Patriot before digressing into political talk following Sen. Arlen Specter’s party switching.

Paul brought up a conversation he had with “someone” who told him that OG Roch Ohrnberger would be the most surprising before Al in Georgia called in to talk about the draft and how he’s already looking forward to next year’s. Al brought up the fact that the Patriots didn’t address their pass rushing needs by drafting an Outside Linebacker to which the guys discussed the prospects that the Patriots could have drafted. The guys talked in depth about a point that Al made that the Patriots’ Linebackers have been better players when they been drafted rather than picked up in free agency.

Following a break, the guys discussed a question from lunch buyer John in South Carolina who asked about a possible trade of Richard Seymour with Carolina Panthers for Julius Peppers. This brought about a discussion about the franchise and transition tags and how the Patriots could cover their bases next year by tagging Richard Seymour, Logan Mankins and Vince Wilfork.

Fred welcomed the second special guest caller in Tyrone McKenzie who answered the guys’ questions on his position in the Patriots scheme, being drafted by a “successful” team and playing for three programs during his college career. They talked about the comments Bill Belichick made about him, his personal issues, draft day experience before talking about the importance of watching tape. Andy asked McKenzie the final question which was about his workout with the Patriots and his pre-draft visit.

Fred spoke briefly about a Comcast customer offer before Paul praised Erik and Andy for their combine report on McKenzie. Jamie in  Houston called in to offer his thought, and jokes, about the Patriots draft and whether not drafting in the first round and trading Ellis Hobbs meant the Patriots were saving cap space for Jason Taylor.

The guys then talked about which of the draft prospects had the potential of making the active roster and which ones could start before talking about Texas Tech coach Mike Leach’s claims that Cleveland Browns Head Coach Eric Mangini leaked reports of Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree acting like a diva during his meeting with the Browns. They also talked about how the forthcoming post-draft issue of Patriots Football Weekly before Fred read a couple of emails applauded the guy’s draft coverage.

John in Dallas called in with the statement that Julian Edelman will make the roster and asked the guys their thoughts on the Patriots’ undrafted rookie free agents. The guys then compared Edelman to Patriots 2008 pick Matthew Slater before an email from TG in NJ brought up the speculation surrounding a possible three day NFL Draft with a primetime first round. Fred said he’d be happy with the change and can see why the NFL would do it. The guys didn’t necessarily agree with Fred but thought that Bill Belichick would agree to it because it would give him more time to research in between each pick.

The guys then talked briefly about mock drafts and how even the experts couldn’t predict this year’s draft before talking about the reports that Vikings coach Brad Childress who believed that the Patriots would have selected Percy Harvin at No. 23 if Minnesota hadn’t scooped him up first.

The show then came to a close after Andy brought up a report about Twitter which led to a tirade about his least favourite web tool and an explanation from Fred about why the Patriots are embracing it.

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Today’s team: Fred Kirsch, Paul Perillo, Andy Hart, Erik Scalavino

Lunch provided by: John in South Carolina

Callers in: Al in Georgia, Jamie in Houston, John in Dallas

Special guests: Adam Schefter, Tyrone McKenzie

Andy Hart Caller: Al in Georgia Caller: Jamie in Houston Caller: John in Dallas Erik Scalavino Fred Kirsch Lunch: John in South Carolina Paul Perillo Special guest: Adam Schefter Special guest: Tyrone McKenzie