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Ok, maybe that's not the most appealing imagery, but...
This year, given the current odd distribution of draft picks the team holds and the way Pats-style talent lines up, the Patriots are set up to move all over the board. Whether it's up, down or out I have no clue, but standing pat seems unlikely. As if reading BB/SP's minds weren't tough enough already!
In this scenario, trying to predict choices with value slots and strategic stacking looks like an exercise in frustration. So I'm thinking, here's how I want to make my target list:
As you watch and read, what players just feel like Patriots to you?
Take Dan Santucci, OG, Notre Dame, who has been mentioned here occasionally. He was recruited as a DE then switched to the o-line halfway through school. As a result he's a little raw in his technique still and "only" 300 lbs, but agile and athletic for the position. Santucci is consistently described as intelligent, aggressive and tenacious in his play, with great work habits. He has flourished in our pal Charlie's offense and was named a team captain.
Oh, and he's a redhead with a beard. Don't you want to measure him for his flying Elvis already?
Who else seems just...umm...smells like a Patriot?
This year, given the current odd distribution of draft picks the team holds and the way Pats-style talent lines up, the Patriots are set up to move all over the board. Whether it's up, down or out I have no clue, but standing pat seems unlikely. As if reading BB/SP's minds weren't tough enough already!
In this scenario, trying to predict choices with value slots and strategic stacking looks like an exercise in frustration. So I'm thinking, here's how I want to make my target list:
As you watch and read, what players just feel like Patriots to you?
Take Dan Santucci, OG, Notre Dame, who has been mentioned here occasionally. He was recruited as a DE then switched to the o-line halfway through school. As a result he's a little raw in his technique still and "only" 300 lbs, but agile and athletic for the position. Santucci is consistently described as intelligent, aggressive and tenacious in his play, with great work habits. He has flourished in our pal Charlie's offense and was named a team captain.
Oh, and he's a redhead with a beard. Don't you want to measure him for his flying Elvis already?
Who else seems just...umm...smells like a Patriot?