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I am skeptical by nature and have wondered how the Patriots drafts compares to the rest of the NFL. Sometimes it is hard to tell because the local media can skew the information. I tried to find some analytical information to either confirm or deny the Patriots draft record. The best information I could find was from NFL Draft Scout (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/). They provide a 3-year analysis of all NFL teams; the data set consists of years 2003-2005.
After reviewing the data I am convinced that the Patriots draft very well. The analysis rates the Patriots 3rd best in the league from 2003-2005. Very impressive. considering their average draft position is very high. They have been remarkable productive, it also speaks to their ability to develop players to fit their system.
If their free agents signings could be as solid as their drafts the team would be absolutely stacked.
How to read the table, attached as 2005-3yeardraft-analysis.pdf.
Each team received a score based on the following categories:
Starter = Starters are worth 3.
Backup = Backups are worth 2
On another team = still in league but not on team that drafted them 1
Out of league = -1
After reviewing the data I am convinced that the Patriots draft very well. The analysis rates the Patriots 3rd best in the league from 2003-2005. Very impressive. considering their average draft position is very high. They have been remarkable productive, it also speaks to their ability to develop players to fit their system.
If their free agents signings could be as solid as their drafts the team would be absolutely stacked.
How to read the table, attached as 2005-3yeardraft-analysis.pdf.
Each team received a score based on the following categories:
Starter = Starters are worth 3.
Backup = Backups are worth 2
On another team = still in league but not on team that drafted them 1
Out of league = -1
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