Joe from Oklahoma

Quote from draft preview I read a couple of years ago: "The hardest thing to
project in the draft is converting a college DE into an NFL OLB." That quote
was from Belichick, himself.

Multiple worries about Robert Quinn:

1. He was suspended (judgment?)
2. He was suspended (hasn't played since '09)
3. Conversion from college DE to NFL OLB
4. Benign brain tumor (benign, yes, but have you ever heard of anyone with a
brain tumor being completely health for the next 10 years?)
5. Would cost us a lot to move up high enough
6. Would cost us a lot of $

Joe from Oklahoma

I'm thrilled with Danny Watkins's talent and attitude. I'm not thrilled at all
with his age (he's already 26).

So, we'd lose 3 to 4 years of his career before he even plays his first NFL
snap!

mgteich

I am fine with having a player from age 27-30 instead of 23-26.

I don't think that we lose anything at all.

Box_O_Rocks

His age doesn't phase me, it's the idea of drafting him late first/early second, he's a late second at best value.

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townes

I have had a b.tch of a time wrapping my head around this draft but i'll take a shot here on four picks.

#17-J.J. Watt-I don't see Cameron Jordan filling a 3-4 End role because of size and don't think he can play in space well enough to move outside. I like Kerrigan but want more of a pass rusher, and Watt is the player who imo has the size, athleticism, and work ethic to turn into a really really good 3-4 end. Seymour was 6-6 295 coming out and that's where watt is at. Belcihikj wants his Ends to be at least 6-4 and those shorter tend to be role players like Jarvis Green.


#28-Derrek Sherrod- The OL is a major need and Sherrod could start opn day one and has the ability to move outisde if needed. Watkins is simply too old to use a first round pick on imo, and Sherrod has more athleticism and upside.

#33- trade down but stay inside 40. Take Brooks Reed OLB Arizona-Reed may or may not turn out to be a really good NFL player but they have to take risks at some point and if he does then his speed would really force opposing offenses to take notice and would help their defense in a variety of ways.

#60-trade up using the pick they gained trading out of #33 and take titus Young WR Boise St. I don't think Young's personality will be a problem in NE and he gives them a DeShean Jackson presence outside that forces teams to respect the patriots vertical game and opens up the underneath for all of their shorter game WR's. young and Price could combine to give the Patriots a good deep game and Brady will only get better with more field to work with.


I'll stop there but that would be my basic wish list. They can address RB and more depth at OL in upcoming picks but this would address DE. pass rushing OLB, OL, and a deep threat, which for me would be a great draft. You can't have everything but they have the ability to seriosuly address at least 4 major needs and this is how i would try to do that.

townes

His age is a consideration to me but i basically agree.

stinkypete

I don't see the concern over Watkins' age. If he's drafted, he plays out his rookie deal, gets franchised a year, then walks.

Who cares if the cycle starts at age 22 or age 26.

betterthanthealternative

I don't want to pick in the first round of this draft at all. The reviews of the players just don't justify it. I'd rather have seven second and third round picks and add a second for next year.

sbpatfan

If Danny Watkins can play, right now, at a starting level even with potentially no to little off season, he'd be a good pick up. If not, screw it. I'd rather just see them trade the pick. But part of the equation depends on Mankins, and we have no idea how that will work out.

Ochmed Jones

No doubt in my mind that Watkins can start in Neal's spot from day 1, but he does need to get stronger.