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While I am the first to admit the Pats have a lot of holes to fill on O and D this mock makes no sense to me as it ignores the D completely.
First Round
22. New England Patriots—Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland - 6'7- 310
Second Round
44. New England Patriots*—Jahvid Best, RB, California - 5'10- 195
47. New England Patriots*— Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona - 6'6- 265
53. New England Patriots—Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, Ole Miss - 5'8- 165
Here are my issues with this draft.
1) Injuries. Campbell, Best and Gronkowski have all had large injuries in their past. While I would not rule out a player becuase of injuries having all top 3 coming off injuries gives me pause. Take a chance on 1, not 3.
2) Size of the RBs. Most of the greats (Emmit, Barry, Curtis) were all about 5'10, 210 so whil Best is not to small taking 2 undersized backs does not excite me. Would rather have one thumper (Anthony Dixon or Toby Gerhart)
3) No defense. Pats O has issues and a good O always takes the pressure of the D but the Pats need every someone on D that can make an explosive play.
While I am the first to admit the Pats have a lot of holes to fill on O and D this mock makes no sense to me as it ignores the D completely.
First Round
22. New England Patriots—Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland - 6'7- 310
Second Round
44. New England Patriots*—Jahvid Best, RB, California - 5'10- 195
47. New England Patriots*— Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona - 6'6- 265
53. New England Patriots—Dexter McCluster, RB/WR, Ole Miss - 5'8- 165
Here are my issues with this draft.
1) Injuries. Campbell, Best and Gronkowski have all had large injuries in their past. While I would not rule out a player becuase of injuries having all top 3 coming off injuries gives me pause. Take a chance on 1, not 3.
2) Size of the RBs. Most of the greats (Emmit, Barry, Curtis) were all about 5'10, 210 so whil Best is not to small taking 2 undersized backs does not excite me. Would rather have one thumper (Anthony Dixon or Toby Gerhart)
3) No defense. Pats O has issues and a good O always takes the pressure of the D but the Pats need every someone on D that can make an explosive play.