Should Pats draft a WR?

[MSU]

Re: Center Dan Koppen re-signed for 2 years

Would they play a major role? Probably not, but they would get opportunities. These draftees would be early-round talent coming onto a Super Bowl defense with some holes that likely will also be have veteran competition. My guess is that they'd get 25% to 30% of the snaps and have to earn their PT, which could be significant by the end of the season depending on injuries and ability to contribute.

 

[Deus Irae]

Re: Center Dan Koppen re-signed for 2 years

Beyond the obvious that defense is where the Pats need to go with their picks, I happen to agree that a rookie WR doesn't make sense with the group under contract. The Pats have plenty of WRs and Brady/McDaniels are going with some that includes Branch, Ocho and Lloyd with Welker, Gronk and Hernandez. They have two guys signed now to be the 6th receiver including two guys Brady trusts. Where is the opportunity?

Either you're kidding me with this, or you need to take Patriots Football 101.

 

[supafly]

My short response would be "Bill will probably take two WR's in the first four picks for all I know". I consistently have no idea what direction BB will take on draft day.

After all, there are 6 'high' picks in the first 3 rounds.
There are?..I could have sworn there were five, with the third rounder being # 93. Also,I wonder how many Patriots fans think Bill will trade out of one of the first or second round spots for future picks in next years draft. It's possible we may have LESS high picks this draft than we thought going in.

If Bill DOES spend a pick early on a WR,I'd expect it to be on a player like Marvin Jones out of Cal.

I use this site as a source of draft info and discussion about the Patriots in 2012...
2012 Patriots Draft Picks | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2012 NFL Draft

My viewpoint is BB will take a corner, safety,linebacker, O lineman, D lineman before he spends a pick on a WR...the list of high Patriot WR washouts the last five years is pretty stark...Jackson,Tate and Price were all 2nd or 3rd rounders that ended up a waste...going back further you find Bethel Johnson.BB's luck in later rounds from the 5th to the 7th prove out to be much better.With only six picks in this year's draft,using one on a developmental WR seems unlikely at best to me.

I really don't put much stock in anything posted online at Bleacherreport.com BTW, which is where I think this pro "draft a WR high" opinion is originating from.

Yes, You are certainly correct.

That's my fault, I apologize. I honestly knew that, but mis typed.

5 'high' picks in the first 3 rds, not 6.

 

[goheels22002]

Re: Center Dan Koppen re-signed for 2 years

Either you're kidding me with this, or you need to take Patriots Football 101.

I'm not kidding. Where do you see a spot for a rookie WR? If you do, which pick will the Patriots use on a WR this year?

I can see some undrafted rookie WRs invited to camp, but I do not see one make the 53-man roster.

 

[Deus Irae]

Re: Center Dan Koppen re-signed for 2 years

I'm not kidding. Where do you see a spot for a rookie WR? If you do, which pick will the Patriots use on a WR this year?

I can see some undrafted rookie WRs invited to camp, but I do not see one make the 53-man roster.

There are only 2 WR slots locked in. Lloyd and Welker are the WR1 and WR2. All the other slots are open. Branch is likely safe, but not necessarily as the WR3.

As for what pick the Patriots will use on a WR, how the hell should I know? I'm hoping they go WR either late first or early second round.

 

[goheels22002]

Re: Center Dan Koppen re-signed for 2 years

There are only 2 WR slots locked in. Lloyd and Welker are the WR1 and WR2. All the other slots are open. Branch is likely safe, but not necessarily as the WR3.

As for what pick the Patriots will use on a WR, how the hell should I know? I'm hoping they go WR either late first or early second round.

WR late first or early second means a top-flight WR. Un-Belichickian. That would be cool, but I don't see an offensive skill position in the top 4 picks. I see a DL, an OL , a DB and a trade (for a late round 2012 pick and an early 2013 pick) in the first four. I imagine he'll trade the Saints pick.

If Belichick does go WR early, I hope he takes a guy like Reuben Randle (UNC) or Juran Criner (Arizona) - big guys ( 6'3"-plus and over 210 lbs) who can torment smaller DBs on the outside.

On some level I wish you were right, but the youth movement on the defensive side of the ball is not complete and the Pats really need one more young offensive lineman to get in line behind Light and Koppen.

I think Branch and Ocho both stick. I do not know why, but they like Ochocinco to be valuable for this team. It would be nice if they're correct.

 

[neuronet]

Like I said originally, horrible idea, misunderstanding what our present talent is, and what our priorities should be. BB confirmed it.

 

[Deus Irae]

Like I said originally, horrible idea, misunderstanding what our present talent is, and what our priorities should be. BB confirmed it.

Did not taking DE/OLB high in the draft year after year 'confirm' that there was no need there?

 

[patsfan13]

There is NO WAY we should take a WR in the first 3 rounds.....oh wait....