WEEI.com: Realistic expectations for 2009 rookie class

[Christopher_Price]

Hey all ... here's today's offering. It's what I'm calling a realistic look at what to expect this season out of the 2009 draft class.

Christopher Price | Sudden Impact: What To Expect From 2009 Rookie Class

 

[BelichickFan]

Chris - good reading - not to get too ticky tack but for accuracy's sake you should probably chance "Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey" to "former Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey".

 

[hwc]

Thanks for the good read, Chris. It's refreshing to read a journalist who understands that not every draft pick is has to become a Hall of Fame starter his rookie season to be considered a valuable pick. The thing I enjoy about watching a Belichick draft is how he drafts to fill 53 (or more) spots on the roster.

He's always thinking about contribution from a player in some way, no matter how small. For example, Belichick saying that the long snapper draft pick can "cover (punts)" pretty well could be meaningful in a decision to keep him over an equal snapper who might not be as likely to make that one tackle that saves a TD one time during a season.