2016 Mock Draft for NE (Feauturing Offseason Plan)

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'16 Projected Roster:
QB (2): Brady, Garopollo
RB (): Lewis, White, Bolden, Develin
WR (): Edelman, LaFell, Amendola, Martin
TE (): Gronkowski, Chandler, Williams, Derby
OG(): Stork, Kline, Jackson, Andrews, Mason
OT(): Solder, Vollmer, Fleming

DT (): Brown, Easley, Jones
DE (): Jones, Ninkovich, Sheard, Flowers, Grissom
LB(): Collins, Hightower, Mayo, Bostic, Freeny, Fletcher
S (): McCourty, Chung, Harmon, Richards, Wilson, Ebner
CB(): Butler, Ryan, Roberts, Coleman

K (1): Gostkowski
P(1): Allen
LS (1): Cardona
STer (1): Slater

It will be interesting to see what you do at WR and DT. I must admit, I'd be reluctant to let both Hicks and Branch leave, particularly with Siliga no longer on the roster. Personally I hope Alan Branch returns, I think he's been tremendous this year and at 2.7m, isn't hugely expensive. I'd be more inclined to find savings by not picking up Mayo's option and using that money towards the big 3 and Branch (or Hicks if they want to go that way). They can then sign or draft a linebacker as a replacement for Mayo. I'd also draft a 'big nickel' safety/linebacker that can play as part of a 3 man linebacker crew or backup Chung.

I look forward to seeing which direction you choose to go in.

I feel like the pats are going to look to get more depth at tackle, corner and possibly defensive tackle depending on who resigns. I don't really see anywhere that they would be looking to add someone who can push the starter but perhaps at wide receiver and running back depending on what happens with Blount, amendola and Dobson.

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I disagree about releasing Branch. He's not expensive, and he's playing really good. If he keeps this up he's absolutely worth what he's being payed. It's a much better deal than what Wilfork got his last year, and Branch is better.

What I feel like this team really needs is a better running back. Unless the OL gives Blount big gaps he isn't getting it done any more. Someone that can improve this teams running game, and take some pressure off the passing game.

I agree on sealiga, but want to keep hicks and branch.

We need at least one veteran wr. I know a lot of us wanted short last year, maybe we sign one this off season.

I would like to see us grab a running back in the draft, but bb does not trust youngsters at that position.