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The Patriots will draft someone who will start right away or part-time this year full-time next year. Based on that, are there any players at #24/28 who could beat out a current starter? The weakest positions seem to be at RT (Kazcur/O'C), MLB (Bruschi), and maybe OG (Neal)
Who will be around at 24/28 in those positions?
RT: Joe Staley / Tony Ugoh / Arron Sears
MLB: David Harris / Buster Davis / Paul Posluszny
OG: Justin Blalock / Ben Grubbs / Josh Beekman
Do any of these players upgrade the position?
Secondly, you have to think of starters who only have one year left with the team. FAs next year include: WR Caldwell/Gaffney/Stallworth (his deal is setup like a one year tryout), CB Samuel, LB Bruschi, FS Wilson. It looks like there is a good opportunity for a WR to come in take over kick return duties and possibly start next year as WR position is volatile again.
who could start next year (this year if needed)?
WR/KR: Ted Ginn Jr. / Anthony Gonzalez / Craig Davis
CB: Darrelle Revis / Chris Houston / Marcus McCauley
MLB: David Harris / Buster Davis / Paul Posluszny
S: Michael Griffin / Reggie Nelson / Brandon Meriweather
Looking at this it is very likely we will draft a MLB in the first round based on Bruschi's decline and possible last year (see Dillon scenario last year). Secondly I see the Patriots drafting an OL. With a new zone blocking scheme we will need talented OL who can adapt.
#24: David Harris
It does not look like Seau's coming back, but Harris will be able to fill the void nicely. This will also allow Vrabel to stay outside more and AD to play whatever position he wants
#28: Joe Staley
Zone blocking requires fast and agile linemen to hit the zone quickly. This guy is the fastest OL in the draft and a perfect upgrade at RT. Kazcur can now go focus on playing guard.
Feel free to critique as I reserve the right to change my mind later :woohoo:
Who will be around at 24/28 in those positions?
RT: Joe Staley / Tony Ugoh / Arron Sears
MLB: David Harris / Buster Davis / Paul Posluszny
OG: Justin Blalock / Ben Grubbs / Josh Beekman
Do any of these players upgrade the position?
Secondly, you have to think of starters who only have one year left with the team. FAs next year include: WR Caldwell/Gaffney/Stallworth (his deal is setup like a one year tryout), CB Samuel, LB Bruschi, FS Wilson. It looks like there is a good opportunity for a WR to come in take over kick return duties and possibly start next year as WR position is volatile again.
who could start next year (this year if needed)?
WR/KR: Ted Ginn Jr. / Anthony Gonzalez / Craig Davis
CB: Darrelle Revis / Chris Houston / Marcus McCauley
MLB: David Harris / Buster Davis / Paul Posluszny
S: Michael Griffin / Reggie Nelson / Brandon Meriweather
Looking at this it is very likely we will draft a MLB in the first round based on Bruschi's decline and possible last year (see Dillon scenario last year). Secondly I see the Patriots drafting an OL. With a new zone blocking scheme we will need talented OL who can adapt.
#24: David Harris
It does not look like Seau's coming back, but Harris will be able to fill the void nicely. This will also allow Vrabel to stay outside more and AD to play whatever position he wants
#28: Joe Staley
Zone blocking requires fast and agile linemen to hit the zone quickly. This guy is the fastest OL in the draft and a perfect upgrade at RT. Kazcur can now go focus on playing guard.
Feel free to critique as I reserve the right to change my mind later :woohoo: