Buffs to honor Solder Saturday

04/29/11 Nate Solder puts a big hit of Denver Broncos scout, and former CU linebacker, Matt Russell, during an O-line drill at Pro Day earlier this year. ( CLIFF GRASSMICK )

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New England Patriots draft CU Buffs' Nate Solder

04/29/11 Nate Solder hung up the phone after talking with Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft Thursday night. University of Colorado offensive tackle Nate Solder was selected by the New England Patriots with the 17th pick in the NFL draft.

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Patriots Mailbag: First Round Pick Nate Solder's High Potential Made Him the Right Choice

05/01/11 FOXBORO, Mass. -- As always, it's never dull when the Patriots are on the clock. Bill Belichick proved it again during the three-day draft, selecting tackle Nate Solder in the first round, keeping the first pick of the second round to select cornerback Ras-I Dowling, using back-to-back picks on running backs, shocking the world by picking quarterback Ryan Mallett in the third round, jumping on ...

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