BPF

I've seen it written here before that Floyd Reese is not involved with the draft, clear evidence that he is:

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MaineMan

Maybe Reese is just subbing for BB this one time since BB is tied up with the ProBowl? Doesn't make it an ongoing thing. Not really enough evidence to conclude, "AHA! SEE?! Reese has always been involved in draft scouting!!"

I mean, if that's where you were going with this.

larryo

Think Reis mentioned one time that Floyd would be doing contracts and people took that as gospel like Reiss has some sort of inside info on what the Patriots front office is doing.

I'm on the side of thinking Belichick might lean on a guy with over 30 years of NFL service and a draft record that includes 3 rookies of the year. But hey if Reiss say a guy who was a receiver coach 3 years ago is doing all the draft work then that's what it is I guess.

Here's to hoping Floyd throws up another softball for Bill to smash it put of the park. This team will be loaded with a great draft.

FredFromDartmouth

Did Reese's arrival correspond with the Patriots last two excellent drafts? I seem to remember that it did; something positive has happened recently and it might be him.

convertedpatsfan

Reese was hired on January 27, 2009, a few months prior to the 2009 draft. So yes, his arrival did correspond with the last two drafts. Not sure how much credit goes to him, but it's clear we've been doing much better in the draft compared to the 2006-2008 period since he got here.

Sfpat

Reese had an excellant draft record with the Oilers.

Armchair Quarterback

The credit for the last two years drafts should go to Nick Caserio, the Director of Player Personnel, the same position Pioli held. Reese is an advisor, not saying he has no input but it's Caserio's job.

MaineMan

The fact that the 2006-2008 draft classes overall were pretty weak relative to 209-10 also corresponds. Correlation does not equal causation no matter how much it may appear to serve to sharpen one's axe.

NEGoldenAge

Although I believe Nick Caserio organizes most of the groundwork for the draft, the system remains the same and BB does make the final decisions on draft day. It is how well BB and Caserio work together that deserves the credit.

convertedpatsfan

I agree 100%. Not suggesting Floyd is the reason for the turnaround, just that things have been good. Even if he's just a good luck charm, lets keep him around a bit