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I cant do justice to the full draft class, the way BOR did in his post. But here's one man's opinion on value for the Pats:
Grouping #1 - Elite
could never be drafted by the Patriots under any circumstance
WR Calvin Johnson, magical
RB Adrian Peterson
OT Joe Thomas, although not a need
Grouping #2 - Out of Reach
will be gone by #13 overall... out of reach
DT/NT Alan Branch, fits our scheme as a NT, which is rare enough
DE/DT Amobi Okoye, the kind of guy that BB can turn into a star
LB Patrick Willis, I've been hot and cold about Willis, but I cant explain why I'd hesitate. Anyway, he's out of reach.
Note: Jamaal Anderson isn't on my board-- dont see him as a fit in our scheme with 1st round value
Grouping #3 - Trade up
Worth trading to #19 (=#24 + #91), if they fall that far
SS Laron Landry, overhyped, but worth it at this point
DE Adam Carricker, love this kid and he truly fits the scheme
Grouping #4 - Value at #24
solid starter
SS Michael Griffin, my favorite DB in the draft hands down, honors student, a star on both D and ST, solid against the run
LB David Harris, great fit for the scheme
CB Leon Hall, solid value at #24
CB Aaron Ross, reminds me of Hobbs but stronger
RB Brian Leonard, I believe in this kid like few others in this draft. Great size, hands, body control
WR Anthony Gonzalez, has all the success factors required in a Belichick receiver
LB Jon Beason, versatility is key, reads a bit like Jonathan Vilma
Grouping #5 - Value at #28
a cut below Grouping #4, but still expect these guys to be quality starters for us by Year 2
CB Darrell Revis, doesn't look as quick as Hall or Ross
TE Greg Olsen, yeah, I know
S Eric Weddle, way underrated two way player... who else has 18 INTs?
LB Paul Posluszny, I dont buy all the negative hype; I heard the same unattributable schlock about Larry Johnson
OC Ryan Kalil, although not a need
OT Joe Staley, although not a need
OLB Lamarr Woodley, should be getting more love as a first rounder
OLB Anthony Spencer, athleticism and size
Grouping #6 - Interesting, but only in a trade down
slightly risky, but have starting potential. Worth a shot in the early 2nd.
OLB Tim Crowder, in the McGinest mold
LB Brandon Siler, size, speed, attitude, productivity... very underappreciated
LB/S Justin Durant, I think BB could play him at SS as a rookie... shades of Don Davis
LB Stewart Bradley, size matters... maybe has some Ted Johnson in him
OL Arron Sears, versatility counts extra... fitness is my concern
FS Brandon Meriweather, wont last long enough for me to think of him as value
WR Sidney Rice, I dunno... something about him I like. So smooth, so natural.
So, of course, expect BB/SP to draft two guys not on my board. Only one thing I'll bet the farm on: they wont take Reggie Nelson.
Grouping #1 - Elite
could never be drafted by the Patriots under any circumstance
WR Calvin Johnson, magical
RB Adrian Peterson
OT Joe Thomas, although not a need
Grouping #2 - Out of Reach
will be gone by #13 overall... out of reach
DT/NT Alan Branch, fits our scheme as a NT, which is rare enough
DE/DT Amobi Okoye, the kind of guy that BB can turn into a star
LB Patrick Willis, I've been hot and cold about Willis, but I cant explain why I'd hesitate. Anyway, he's out of reach.
Note: Jamaal Anderson isn't on my board-- dont see him as a fit in our scheme with 1st round value
Grouping #3 - Trade up
Worth trading to #19 (=#24 + #91), if they fall that far
SS Laron Landry, overhyped, but worth it at this point
DE Adam Carricker, love this kid and he truly fits the scheme
Grouping #4 - Value at #24
solid starter
SS Michael Griffin, my favorite DB in the draft hands down, honors student, a star on both D and ST, solid against the run
LB David Harris, great fit for the scheme
CB Leon Hall, solid value at #24
CB Aaron Ross, reminds me of Hobbs but stronger
RB Brian Leonard, I believe in this kid like few others in this draft. Great size, hands, body control
WR Anthony Gonzalez, has all the success factors required in a Belichick receiver
LB Jon Beason, versatility is key, reads a bit like Jonathan Vilma
Grouping #5 - Value at #28
a cut below Grouping #4, but still expect these guys to be quality starters for us by Year 2
CB Darrell Revis, doesn't look as quick as Hall or Ross
TE Greg Olsen, yeah, I know
S Eric Weddle, way underrated two way player... who else has 18 INTs?
LB Paul Posluszny, I dont buy all the negative hype; I heard the same unattributable schlock about Larry Johnson
OC Ryan Kalil, although not a need
OT Joe Staley, although not a need
OLB Lamarr Woodley, should be getting more love as a first rounder
OLB Anthony Spencer, athleticism and size
Grouping #6 - Interesting, but only in a trade down
slightly risky, but have starting potential. Worth a shot in the early 2nd.
OLB Tim Crowder, in the McGinest mold
LB Brandon Siler, size, speed, attitude, productivity... very underappreciated
LB/S Justin Durant, I think BB could play him at SS as a rookie... shades of Don Davis
LB Stewart Bradley, size matters... maybe has some Ted Johnson in him
OL Arron Sears, versatility counts extra... fitness is my concern
FS Brandon Meriweather, wont last long enough for me to think of him as value
WR Sidney Rice, I dunno... something about him I like. So smooth, so natural.
So, of course, expect BB/SP to draft two guys not on my board. Only one thing I'll bet the farm on: they wont take Reggie Nelson.
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