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Thanks to all the hard work in the visit-tracking thread, we have some useful data on what positions the Pats are actually targeting.
I tallied up the visits and private workouts by position, then divided them into 4 rough draft tiers. Note that the low-tier entries are more likely to be fact-finding efforts about obscure players rather than genuine signs of draft interest.
Tier 1: 1st-2nd
Tier 2: 2nd-4th
Tier 3: 4th-6th
Tier 4: 6th-UDFA
In the table below, some interesting patterns emerge. The way I read it:
- Our focus on OLB is on target. A virtual certainty for day 1.
- At CB & DE, there's little interest in depth. It's likely impact starter or bust.
- FS is not considered a need, but like many of us, they do like Delmas.
- SS & OG are solid targets in rounds 2-3.
- Unlike some here, they're not thinking ILB or OT day 1.
- They'll look at offensive skill players in the middle rounds.
- Chris Hanson should be worried.
- My cherished vision of Barwin-Gilbert-Wood-SS fits perfectly.
I tallied up the visits and private workouts by position, then divided them into 4 rough draft tiers. Note that the low-tier entries are more likely to be fact-finding efforts about obscure players rather than genuine signs of draft interest.
Tier 1: 1st-2nd
Tier 2: 2nd-4th
Tier 3: 4th-6th
Tier 4: 6th-UDFA
In the table below, some interesting patterns emerge. The way I read it:
- Our focus on OLB is on target. A virtual certainty for day 1.
- At CB & DE, there's little interest in depth. It's likely impact starter or bust.
- FS is not considered a need, but like many of us, they do like Delmas.
- SS & OG are solid targets in rounds 2-3.
- Unlike some here, they're not thinking ILB or OT day 1.
- They'll look at offensive skill players in the middle rounds.
- Chris Hanson should be worried.
- My cherished vision of Barwin-Gilbert-Wood-SS fits perfectly.