No more excuses why the Pats can't get an impact player in this draft slot.
Can't use the "they pick late card" this year.
There may or may not be an impact (blue chip) player available at 14.
I don't know Groh's board. I certainly could imagine that Groh has no one at 14 rated as an impact or blue chip player.
I could see the following gone
4 QB's
3 OT's
4 front seven players
3 corners
Maybe JXN is an impact player on Groh's board, maybe not. Maybe Wright is an impact player on Groh's board, perhaps not.
It is not at all clear that a blue chip player will be available at 14.
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CONSIDER PICKING AT 21 IN 2022
Groh didn't see anyone worth the pick. He traded down getting
1) a starting OG who will likely be here for the full 5 years of his rookie contract,
2) a backup outside corner who may compete for a starting position this year,
3) a #2 QB who played OK as a rookie when called upon, and
4) a 2023 3rd rounder
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WILL WE DO AS WELL TRADING DOWN IN 2023?
Hopefully, we'll get a blue chipper at 14, but trading down might be the best option again.