The Annual PatsFans.com Draft Contest: Name Your 12

[BradyMossWelker]

Sergio Kindle
Jared Odrick
Mardy Gilyard
Brandon Graham
Jerry Hughes
Tim Tebow
Golden Tate
Damian Williams
Ricky Sapp
Brandon Spikes
Markice Pouncey
Carlos Dunlap

I think I'll have one right, for sure, probably two. 3 is almost impossible because nobody will fall that far.

 

[miltonpatriot]

Dorin ****erson
Jimmy Graham
Aaron Hernandez
Tony Moeaki
Colin Peek
Dennis Pitta
Scott Sicko

Koa Misi
Ricky Sapp

Cam Thomas
Tyson Alualu
Brian Price

I don't mean for this to be in any way disrespectful of the spirit of the contest. This obviously isn't what I think will or (God knows) should happen, but it is my best effort at finding a system to predict the highest number of the Patriots' picks. I took the first seven TEs from the list of those the Patriots have had contact with, and then added five players at positions of need that I like that I figure have a chance to go in the 2nd round. My logic is 1) We will draft at least two TEs and possibly more. 2) Since we have 3 2nd round picks it makes sense to try and cluster predictions there rather than try to nail our lone first rounder.

 

[alvinnf]

Manase Tonga Hawaii
Brent Bowden VT
Brandon Graham Mich
Thadeus Gibson Ohio st
Damien Williams Usc
Sergio Kindle
Collin Peek Alabama
Brad Cottam Tenn
Al Woods LSU
Torrell Troup UCF
Jonathin Dwyer GT
Ben Tate Auburn

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Dorin ****erson
Jimmy Graham
Aaron Hernandez
Tony Moeaki
Colin Peek
Dennis Pitta
Scott Sicko

Koa Misi
Ricky Sapp

Cam Thomas
Tyson Alualu
Brian Price

I don't mean for this to be in any way disrespectful of the spirit of the contest. This obviously isn't what I think will or (God knows) should happen, but it is my best effort at finding a system to predict the highest number of the Patriots' picks. I took the first seven TEs from the list of those the Patriots have had contact with, and then added five players at positions of need that I like that I figure have a chance to go in the 2nd round. My logic is 1) We will draft at least two TEs and possibly more. 2) Since we have 3 2nd round picks it makes sense to try and cluster predictions there rather than try to nail our lone first rounder.

A time honored method - no worries.

 

[WhiZa]

12 is a big number. We could very well see someone get 3 this year.

Derrick Morgan DE GT <- Only chosen because last name starts with M
Everson Griffen DE USC
Rob Gronkowski TE AZ
Mardy Gilyard WR Cinn
Roddrick Muckelroy OLB TX
Kyle Calloway OT Iowa
George Selvie DE USF
Jermaine Cunningham DE FL
Harry Coleman S LSU
Nate Byham TE Pittsburgh
Brent Bowden P Virginia Tech

 

[patsfan55]

12 is a big number. We could very well see someone get 3 this year.

Derrick Morgan DE GT <- Only chosen because last name starts with M

hahahah, just the other day I was trying to think of someone that started with an M that was a possibility in the first
nice

 

[Irish Hooligan]

Tried to make my list make absolutely no sense to me personaly.

Jimmy Graham
Dorin ****erson
Eric Olsen
Zoltan Mesko
Brent Bowden
Adrian Tracy
Chris McCoy
Trindon Holliday
Lindsey Witten
Ryan Mathews
Mike Iupati
Markice Pouncey

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Tried to make my list make absolutely no sense to me personaly.

Jimmy Graham
Dorin ****erson
Eric Olsen
Zoltan Mesko
Brent Bowden
Adrian Tracy
Chris McCoy
Trindon Holliday
Lindsey Witten
Ryan Mathews
Mike Iupati
Markice Pouncey

Kewl approach.

 

[Metaphors]

I don't mean for this to be in any way disrespectful of the spirit of the contest. This obviously isn't what I think will or (God knows) should happen, but it is my best effort at finding a system to predict the highest number of the Patriots' picks. I took the first seven TEs from the list of those the Patriots have had contact with, and then added five players at positions of need that I like that I figure have a chance to go in the 2nd round. My logic is 1) We will draft at least two TEs and possibly more. 2) Since we have 3 2nd round picks it makes sense to try and cluster predictions there rather than try to nail our lone first rounder.

It is totally within the rules of the contest, but speaking from experience the cool part of this is going back to see what you were thinking months and years later. Things like predicting a guy the Pats will draft relatively early but ends up going undrafted and playing in Canada (not saying that has ever happened to me. it was a friend of mine.)

So while your current approach is more likely to get you the mythical 3 correct picks, I think you will enjoy trying to hit as many as possible.

 

[patchick]

It is totally within the rules of the contest, but speaking from experience the cool part of this is going back to see what you were thinking months and years later. Things like predicting a guy the Pats will draft relatively early but ends up going undrafted and playing in Canada (not saying that has ever happened to me. it was a friend of mine.)

Ah, the "maximize future humility" approach, nice.

I think a lot of us take a middle path, listing maybe 3 top candidates at a couple of key positions, then filling in with specific players we have a good feeling about at other positions.

Of course, so far NO approach has worked, so the TE extravaganza is as good an idea as any. Though last year that approach would have led you to list seven OLBs...

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Ah, the "maximize future humility" approach, nice.

I think a lot of us take a middle path, listing maybe 3 top candidates at a couple of key positions, then filling in with specific players we have a good feeling about at other positions.

Of course, so far NO approach has worked, so the TE extravaganza is as good an idea as any. Though last year that approach would have led you to list seven OLBs...

I think, as a joke, I suggested an all-TE draft. And still got none.

 

[BradfordPatsFan]

Jerry Hughes
Brandon Graham
Jared Odrick
Rickey Sapp
Jermaine Gresham
Marcus Easley
Aaron Hernandez
Dennis Pitta
Golden Tate
Andre Roberts
Jonathan Dwyer
Chris Brown

 

[BigTea]

Jared Odrick
Matt Tennant
Mardy Gilyard
Torrell Troup
Ricky Sapp
Jerry Hughes
Robert McClain
Zoltan Mesko
Brandon Spikes
Jermaine Gresham
Montario Hardesty
Vladimir Ducasse

 

[everlong]

I'm sure I'll be editing this before draft day so note to self, page 4.

Jerry Hughes OLB TCU
Rob Gronkowski TE Arizona
Alex Carrington DE Ark St
Corey Wootton OLB Northwestern
Ben Tate RB Auburn
Joshua Moore CB Kansas St.
AJ Edds OLB Iowa
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim OLB Washington
Mardy Gilyard WR Cincinnati
Dexter McCluster WR/RB Mississippi
Zoltan Mesko P Michigan
Shawn Lauvao OG Arizona State

 

[chevss454]

With fear and trepidation, forever to be scorned, I bravely enter the following:

Jared Odrick, DE, Penn. St.
T. Alualu, DL, Cal
Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU
Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
Marcus Easley, WR, U.Conn.
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DE/OLB, Washington
Kurt Coleman, DB, Ohio St
Deji Karim, RB, Southern Illinois
Torrell Troup, DT, U.Central Fl
Scott Long, WR, Louisville

:eat3:

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

I started this one as a joke (my "real" entry is one page one), but now that I look at it, I would probably be more happy with this draft than the actual draft......

Brandon Graham, DE Michigan
Brandon Ghee, CB Wake Forest
Brandon Lafell, WR LSU
Brandon Spikes, LB Miami
Brandon Lang, DE Troy
Brandon Carter OG, Texas Tech
Brandon Deadrick, DT Alabama
Brandon Banks, WR Kansas State
Brandon Minor RB, Michigan
Brandon James, RB Florida
Brandon Sharpe, DE Texas Tech
Brandon Brinkley, CB Houston

Covers all the needs, pass rusher, WR, ILB, OG, too bad there wasn't a punter named Brandon...

to team up with Tate and Merriweather.

 

[Taxed in Maine]

I started this one as a joke (my "real" entry is one page one), but now that I look at it, I would probably be more happy with this draft than the actual draft......

Brandon Graham, DE Michigan
Brandon Ghee, CB Wake Forest
Brandon Lafell, WR LSU
Brandon Spikes, LB Miami
Brandon Lang, DE Troy
Brandon Carter OG, Texas Tech
Brandon Deadrick, DT Alabama
Brandon Banks, WR Kansas State
Brandon Minor RB, Michigan
Brandon James, RB Florida
Brandon Sharpe, DE Texas Tech
Brandon Brinkley, CB Houston

Covers all the needs, pass rusher, WR, ILB, OG, too bad there wasn't a punter named Brandon...

to team up with Tate and Merriweather.

That's Hilarious!!!!!!!!!

And wouldn't be a bad haul to boot.

 

[Handel]

Will keep my guess in 2 first rounds where we have 4 picks so I have better chances.

RB Ryan Mathews
RB/WR Dexter McCluster
WR Damian Williams
TE Dennis Pitta
TE Aaron Hernandez
OL Maurkice Pouncey
OL Jared Veldheer
DL Jared Odrick
DL Tyson Alualu
DL/LB Corey Wootton
LB Derrick Morgan (my binky )
LB Ricky Sapp

 

[chevss454]

Will keep my guess in 2 first rounds where we have 4 picks so I have better chances.

RB Ryan Mathews
RB/WR Dexter McCluster
WR Damian Williams
TE Dennis Pitta
TE Aaron Hernandez
OL Maurkice Pouncey
OL Jared Veldheer
DL Jared Odrick
DL Tyson Alualu
DL/LB Corey Wootton
LB Derrick Morgan (my binky )
LB Ricky Sapp

Seems you are pretty convinced the Pats will use a 4 man front with Morgan, who I like also, Alualu and Wooton on your board. No complaints from me as I also have become convinced the 40 front will be used most of the time this year. Signing D. Lewis, a 4/3 DE from the Panthers finally did it for me after some signs pointed to the 40 since last year. The Pats also have Brace, Pryor and Grady to keep legs fresh inside. These inside players can collapse the pocket. All that's missing is the pass rushing DE's and here they are in Morgan, Wooton and Alualu.

 

[gobesmug]

DE Jared Odrick
DE/OLB Carlos Dunlap
WR Mardy Gilyard
TE Aaron Hernandez
C Matt Tennant
DE/OLB O'Brien Schofield
FB Manase Tonga
ST Jameson Konz
LB Brandon Spikes
DB Kurt Coleman
DE/OLB Jerry Hughes
RB Montario Hardesty