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I've tried to make this as realistic as possible in terms of player availability. I've also included alternate selections to substitute if a player is not available...or if a higher-rated player unexpectedly IS still there (e.g. Maurice Stovall vs. Mike Hass).
I await your brilliant rebuttals!
Round 1
I start off with the assumption that none of these players last to #21:
Michael Huff, S
Chad Greenway, LB
LenDale White, RB
Manny Lawson, DE/OLB
Then:
Trade down...let's say #21 and a 4th-rounder for Chicago's #26 and their 3rd (#90).
#26 Richard Marshall, CB, Fresno State
Hard-hitting playmaker from a program the Pats know well; by April, I suspect this will not seem like a reach. (Alternates: Ko Simpson)
#53 Stanley McClover, DE/OLB, Auburn
6'3" 260, fast and agile with a great first step; very active, hard hitter. (Alternates: Bobby Carpenter, Darryl Tapp)
#77 Joe Toledo, OT, Washington
Converted tight end, 6'6" 310, quick, agile, raw. I'm not looking for OL help higher than round 3 because I think this class of tackles is deep but with few real stars. (Alternates: Daryn Colledge, Andrew Whitworth)
#85 Mike Hass, WR, Oregon St
Terrific route runner, great hands, solid blocker, smart, productive player. (Alternates: Maurice Stovall, Greg Lee)
#90 Mike Bell, RB, Arizona
Very solid all-around power back, excellent hands, strong blocker.
What could throw this off:
If the Patriots sign a significant FA defensive back before the draft, I think they aim hard for Greenway or Lawson in round 1.
I await your brilliant rebuttals!
Round 1
I start off with the assumption that none of these players last to #21:
Michael Huff, S
Chad Greenway, LB
LenDale White, RB
Manny Lawson, DE/OLB
Then:
Trade down...let's say #21 and a 4th-rounder for Chicago's #26 and their 3rd (#90).
#26 Richard Marshall, CB, Fresno State
Hard-hitting playmaker from a program the Pats know well; by April, I suspect this will not seem like a reach. (Alternates: Ko Simpson)
#53 Stanley McClover, DE/OLB, Auburn
6'3" 260, fast and agile with a great first step; very active, hard hitter. (Alternates: Bobby Carpenter, Darryl Tapp)
#77 Joe Toledo, OT, Washington
Converted tight end, 6'6" 310, quick, agile, raw. I'm not looking for OL help higher than round 3 because I think this class of tackles is deep but with few real stars. (Alternates: Daryn Colledge, Andrew Whitworth)
#85 Mike Hass, WR, Oregon St
Terrific route runner, great hands, solid blocker, smart, productive player. (Alternates: Maurice Stovall, Greg Lee)
#90 Mike Bell, RB, Arizona
Very solid all-around power back, excellent hands, strong blocker.
What could throw this off:
If the Patriots sign a significant FA defensive back before the draft, I think they aim hard for Greenway or Lawson in round 1.