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There is one thing that I can guarantee. The circumstances that occur over the next 4+ years while Mallett is a Patriot will be different than anyone has yet suggested. There is no way to predict what is going to happen.The bottom line is no one has a clue how Mallett will do. The fans and media talking heads simply like to talk like they know for sure one way or another so they have a 50/50 shot of saying "I told you so" one day.
The intriguing thing about Mallett is that we all know the raw materials are there. It's simply the fact that his ability to handle pressure - both on and off the field - is in question.
A low pressure situation for Mallett is best - it's why the Dolphins, with a high need at QB chose to pass on him even in the third, and why the Patriots with little need at QB, saw the value of the gamble.
I'm hoping it pays off and generate either a higher draft pick or a QB of the future - but there's so many unanswered questions - including Brady's health and abilities in several years - that it's pointless to have a staunch opinion one way or another today.
I support the pick for 1 reason.
BB had him rated as the best QB in the draft. He simply has to take him when he is there in the second half of the 3rd round if thats the case. And I am fine with our team being built by executing each pick based on how BB has the players rated.