Would the Pats trade up?

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

I hope they don't trade up. I want to see them keep all their picks to create more competition in training camp. A lack of depth has killed the Pats the last 4 years.

 

[spacecrime]

This is the New England Patriots. We DEFINATELY will not trade up this year. They will trade a pick or 2 to get us an extra late 1 or high 2 next year.

Is there anyone here who's followed this team for more than the last couple years?

I followed them when they traded up for Matt Light in 2001, traded up for Graham in 2002, traded up for both Warren and Wilson in 2003, and traded up for Chad Jackson in 2006.

Patriots have a history of trading up AND down in the first two rounds.

And even if they didn't trade up more often than they traded down in the first two rounds, that would mean absolutely nothing. Those who followed the Pats in the last few years heard many times that the Pats do not take interior linemen in the first round, and they do not take line backers in the first round. Until they did.

 

[maverick4]

I followed them when they traded up for Matt Light in 2001, traded up for Graham in 2002, traded up for both Warren and Wilson in 2003, and traded up for Chad Jackson in 2006.

Patriots have a history of trading up AND down in the first two rounds.

And even if they didn't trade up more often than they traded down in the first two rounds, that would mean absolutely nothing. Those who followed the Pats in the last few years heard many times that the Pats do not take interior linemen in the first round, and they do not take line backers in the first round. Until they did.

I don't think Ohexhaulted started following the Pats until their 2007 offensive breakout season...

 

[spacecrime]

C'mon now, when was the last time we traded up in the 1st round?

2002 and 2003. But only those who have followed the Patriots for more than two years would know that

You're right though, I can't spell you askhole.

Good comeback. I guess you told him!

 

[OhExaulted1]

I'm not talking about trading up in to the top ten; I'm looking at possibly - if there was a certain player the Pats were targeting - using it to move up to #19.

As far as never trading up, do you recall the trade for Chad Jackson, or moving up in 2003 to pick Eugene Wilson, Bethel Johnson, or Asante Samuel?

They don't trade up in Rd 1. You understand that.

 

[BelichickFan]

They don't trade up in Rd 1. You understand that.

Ty Warren. Daniel Graham.

 

[OhExaulted1]

I don't think Ohexhaulted started following the Pats until their 2007 offensive breakout season...

That's funny Mav. My join date is the same as yours, and I was here a long time before that.

 

[StyLeZ X]

That's funny Mav. My join date is the same as yours, and I was here a long time before that.

do you have downs?

 

[OhExaulted1]

With all the FA's we've signed and the cap situation does anyone really expect us to trade up? Really?

 

[mgteich]

Is there some meaning behind this statement?

We have needs. As the patriots have done since Belichick arrived, if there is value in trading up, we will do so. If there is value in trading down, he will do so. To say that moving up is impossible is to say that the patriots put no more tha #23 value on any players that will be picked in the top 22. There is no question at all that there are players that Belichick would trade up to say 16 or 19 for if the right player is available. The list of players most likely to be traded up for are almost all linebackers.

With all the FA's we've signed and the cap situation does anyone really expect us to trade up? Really?

 

[OhExaulted1]

do you have downs?

WTF is that supposed to mean?

 

[OhExaulted1]

Is there some meaning behind this statement?

We have needs. As the patriots have done since Belichick arrived, if there is value in trading up, we will do so. If there is value in trading down, he will do so. To say that moving up is impossible is to say that the patriots put no more tha #23 value on any players that will be picked in the top 22. There is no question at all that there are players that Belichick would trade up to say 16 or 19 for if the right player is available. The list of players most likely to be traded up for are almost all linebackers.

Yes, there is something behind that statement.

Did we get a #1 for Cassell and Vrabel? If you wanted to move up in the draft you don't hang on and use THAT leverage? Really?

 

[billdog3484]

I hope they don't trade up. I want to see them keep all their picks to create more competition in training camp. A lack of depth has killed the Pats the last 4 years.

i dont know if thats necessarily the best way to think of things. for example, say pick #15 is up and there is a player availabe who by all accounts, the patriots front office believed would have been gone by the top 5. why not trade a second rounder to move up those 8 spots to grab their guy. or conversely, say we are up at #23 and there are 4 guys there we rate the same and are confident not all of them will go in the next 10 picks based on other teams needs. why not trade down 10 spots and pick up an extra 2nd , 3d or 4th, or 1st next year depending on how far we go down

most years we wouldnt have that flexibility, but due to great strategizing, we are in a great position to do what we want. dont get caught up in where you draft, just worry that we pick good players

 

[OhExaulted1]

2002 and 2003. But only those who have followed the Patriots for more than two years would know that

Good comeback. I guess you told him!

6 years ago. I guess they've set a recent precedent.

 

[OhExaulted1]

Ty Warren. Daniel Graham.

Do you honestly think NE trades up in this draft? With all the veteren FA's and the current solid roster I would be surprised if they got below 23. I wouldn't be shocked, but they would be targeting someone specific.

Would moving up 2-3-4 spots really help us? Roll the dice and hope for Yahtzee!

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Do you honestly think NE trades up in this draft? With all the veteren FA's and the current solid roster I would be surprised if they got below 23. I wouldn't be shocked, but they would be targeting someone specific.

Would moving up 2-3-4 spots really help us? Roll the dice and hope for Yahtzee!

I'm not expecting them to trade up into the first round, though I don't discount the possibility. I can see them moving up a couple places at any time in the draft to ensure they get the player they want.

 

[OhExaulted1]

I'm not expecting them to trade up into the first round, though I don't discount the possibility. I can see them moving up a couple places at any time in the draft to ensure they get the player they want.

I think they do trade up, only it's going to be for next years draft. BB's got a great opportunity to set things up for the future, and if I'm not mistaken he'll be here til' 2013.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

I think they do trade up, only it's going to be for next years draft. BB's got a great opportunity to set things up for the future, and if I'm not mistaken he'll be here til' 2013.

I expect NE to roll additional picks forward, they've already moved one ahead in the Lewis tarde.

 

[Feep50]

One thing is certain. We will all be on the edge of our seats Draft Weekend. Day 1 should be fascinating!

I expect two major moves concerning our picks. I combination trade up for a targeted player and a trade out to next year. Say a 4th or 5th for a 2rd,3rd,4th next year scenario.

But that is just a gut feeling. With BB no one really knows what to expect and that makes it realllllly interesting for all us fans!

 

[DNR]

I believe there is a very good possibility they trade up, possibly more than once in this draft.

Belichik has been masterly in Free Agency....and has put himself in the covetable position of being able to target individual players that fit the Patriots system in the draft.

Up...Down...doesn't matter. I'm convinced he's stockpiling picks for exactly that purpose, and of course one will always be used for a future higher pick