Putting together my Patriots Big Board: Defensive Ends

[midwestpatsfan]

Well, I was hoping to have this out yesterday, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I didn't get it finalized until tonight. I hope you enjoy. 1 more week until we start finding out we did all this research for nothing!

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2015/04/putting-together-the-big-board-defensive-end.html

 

[captain stone]

If our CB need is filled at 32, then I would be extremely tempted to pick Danielle Hunter at 64
if he's available, as he is in NFL.com's latest 7-round mock. This year seems extremely top-heavy
for Pass-Rushers, so if Bill wants one he better get one by 64.
I also wouldn't mind at all if Ryan Russell is picked in the 7th round. I feel that he has more upside
than either Michael Buchanan, who essentially gravy-trained Whitney Mercilus, or Zach Moore.

 

[midwestpatsfan]

Captain,
I am ridiculously high on Hunter and would go crazy with joy if Hunter is available and picked by the Patriots @64.

 

[captain stone]

Another day 3 possibility is UVA DE/OLB Max Valles, who has the height/length to maybe eventually become a 4-3 DE (he might be the youngest player in the draft at 20). I don't think he can be a viable
4-3 OLB here.

 

[midwestpatsfan]

Another day 3 possibility is UVA DE/OLB Max Valles, who has the height/length to maybe eventually become a 4-3 DE (he might be the youngest player in the draft at 20). I don't think he can be a viable
4-3 OLB here.

Captain, I really like Valles as well. He is actually in the Edge rushers section of my Big Board series. I found myself drawn to him more than his counterpart on the other side who probably will go 3 rounds or so higher.