I will say this. Even if Chandler Jones goes idk how much of a need DE will be. We got Rob and Sheard next year and I like both rookies (though Grisson right now appears to be more disruptive as a pass rushing DT on 3rd and long from what i have seen of him).
I am not against taking a DE if Chandler goes. I just would not consider it a need the Pats would absolutely need to adress in the top rounds.
DT is kind of interesting. Yes they have Brown/Easley hopefully long term. Also Siliga is hopefully long term too. Frankly after those 3 I am not sure how things will go. Branch could easily be gone this year or next and I don't think Chris Jones makes this team as things stand now. Frankly after those 3 the depth is in question after the 2015 year and even though they spent first round picks on those spots it might not be a bad place to invest again.
Thanks for the write up. Interesting food for thought.