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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.The philosophy probably goes without saying, but our moves in free agency prove this: Adalius, Morris, Kyle Brady, Wes Welker... the Pats make sure every position is at least adequate so that going into the draft, they take the best player/value on their board, and don't need to worry about need.
One point on the Philosophy is that while they dont draft for the biggest need they dont just take the best available They will not draft someone who is in a position that they dont need example they wont grab a QB very high even if he were the best available. the philosophy is more about not reaching for what you may percieve as a need when better players are there. also you have to keep in mind that best on their board may not be best on kipers board or other teams boards.
The philosophy probably goes without saying, but our moves in free agency prove this: Adalius, Morris, Kyle Brady, Wes Welker... the Pats make sure every position is at least adequate so that going into the draft, they take the best player/value on their board, and don't need to worry about need.
Pretty accurate post. They have a value grouping philosophy. It has been described by someone much more fluent in draft-o-nomics than I in the draft forum in the past. This group has to represent value, for the position in the draft, to the TEAM. Quite a good read. Check it out sometime.
rookboston takes the blame for that effort. A very interesting read which like many theories, breaks down somewhat as it's tested. With more draft classes behind us, it's now more of a historical document. I don't recall if rook has been able to adapt the theory, adjusting for the new data, or if he's working on anything more complex than patchick's thoughts above to explain Belipioli chaos environments. I'll put it up again in the draft forum for those interested.I remember that draft post! Can't recall the author, but maybe one of our mods could sticky that post if it can be found. A prime example of why this board is so good!!!!
Betcha they draft a bunch of defensive backs.
No one predicted their going after Mankins with their first pick. No one even thoukght they would draft any OLINEMAN in the first round, let alone a guard.It seems to me that the Patriots definitely do draft for need. When there's a hole in the roster, they move aggressively to fill it. Look at Mankins
No one predicted their going after Mankins with their first pick. No one even thoukght they would draft any OLINEMAN in the first round, let alone a guard.
They has much bigger needs going into that draft, as they had bigger needs than RB going into last years draft.
Betcha they draft a bunch of defensive backs.