**The Official Day 1 Patriots Draft Thread**

[Greg]

If the Patriots keep the next pick. You have to figure they will trade one of the second round picks.

 

[ausbacker]

Colts gets our hometown player. Thats absurd. How can we leave Castonzo for that Solder guy? Really, BB? Solder above Castonzo? Thats lol

dont buy everything mediots will tell. Castonzo is WAYYYYYYY better than Solder

You're embarrassing yourself.

 

[tombonneau]

After watching Brady get killed in the playoffs for three straight times you'd think people here would be more receptive to the idea of getting an OT.

Seriously. Want to know commonality between Pats three playoff losses and two 2011 losses? About 14 points.

 

[Froob]

I wouldn't bet against BB and Dante. Solder is probably the better player.

 

[RodThePat]

Might want to look at those game films a bit closer. Much of Brady's playoff issues have been self-inflicted.
Seems to me ever since the focus of this organization became all about Brady ala the Colts and Manning this team hasn't won anything. I wish BB would remember that as he's passing on badly needed pass rushers in order to draft OL projects.

Define "project". Aren't all DEs still available also "projects"?

 

[Urgent]

Cam Jordan
Muhammad Wilkerson
Justin Houston

Looking to improve the pass rush. Better DE's than remaining OLB's.
However, Houston would probably start right away.

 

[patchick]

The Colts had to take Costanzo because he's considered the "readiest" OL -- and they can't develop o-linemen to save their lives.

Solder + Dante >>>>>>>>> Costanzo

 

[Off The Grid]

Trade Summary by Book Value

1 ~ Falcons got about a 10% Discount but STILL got hosed!!

#6 for #27 + #59 + 2012 Falcons 1st + 4th = 1600 for 680 + 310 + 400 + 30 = 1420.

2 ~ Jaguars paid about a 10% Premium.

#10 for #16 + #49 = 1300 for 1000 + 410 = 1410.

3 ~ Browns pay a 15% Premium!!

#21 for #27 + #70 = 800 + 680 + 240 = 920!!

NICE TRADE, Brother Scott!!

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[PlainOldEd]

Watch them take Mallett at 28.

 

[silenthuntr7]

dont buy everything mediots will tell. Castonzo is WAYYYYYYY better than Solder

Dante's worked out Castonzo at BC's pro day...and we all know Dante's voice is respected when it comes to OL.

Must mean that Dante didn't like him...and I'll trust Dante over some guys on the internet any day.

 

[capetide]

dont buy everything mediots will tell. Castonzo is WAYYYYYYY better than Solder

Well you better head down to Foxboro and straighten those idiots that the Patriots have in the war room.


Geez.

 

[zgotts]

I'm not upset with the Solder pick at all. I'll admit Cam Jordan was my top choice, but Solder was being mocked to the Lions at 13 for a LONG time (not to mention, Jordan is still on the board).

5 sacks and 21 pressures in 1400 pass plays? If that stat is true, then Belichick did what he says he always does -- VALUE PICK.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Colts just picked a left tackle.

No way Solder would have been available at #28.

Taking Solder early was a smart move - Belichick drafts based on what alternative players are left in the same grouping. This year's OT class is slim so it makes sense to take the OT first, then go after the remaining D-linemen that are still high grades with your later picks.

 

[BadMoFo]

So long Danny Watkins.

 

[sevengables_2207]

Colts gets our hometown player. Thats absurd. How can we leave Castonzo for that Solder guy? Really, BB? Solder above Castonzo? Thats lol

I truly hope your personnel acumen is off on this one. Not that I am going to lose any sleep dwelling over it...

 

[cmasspatsfan]

I would think they keep the next pick and trade 33, better trade value at 33.

 

[mgteich]

Houston is likely of our board, and won;t get drafted until the 3rd.

Cam Jordan
Muhammad Wilkerson
Justin Houston

Looking to improve the pass rush. Better DE's than remaining OLB's.
However, Houston would probably start right away.

 

[West Philly Patriot]

There goes my watkins pick. smh

 

[Ghost of Ben Dreith]

I wouldn't bet against BB and Dante. Solder is probably the better player.

This.....how can any Pats fan think that Dante didn't have a huge amount of input....make that the most input....to the Solder versus Costanzo choice?

For the OL....its In Dante We Trust.....

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

What's happening now with the OLmen geting all the babes in their parties?