DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION OFFICIAL 2023 Patriots Draft Day Discussion: Round 1

[PatsFan2]

I wouldn’t be upset with Laporta tomorrow night.

I like him too and also Tucker Kraft.

 

[Ghost_Rush02]

For the two that reacted to my post. The comment was in general. Nothing to do with who we selected in the 1st round.

 

[50-yard-line]

Remember this moment, it may never happen again.

It didn't happen tonight. it will NEVER happen. It won't happen with another Superbowl win. It wouldn't happen if they traded Myles Bryant for Patrick Mahomes,

 

[festy1986]

How many picks do you have tomorrow?

 

[Patriot Missile]

I agree, not that great of a sign for the Celtics, to be struggling like this against the hawks…had some issues they are dealing with so hopefully next series will be stronger

Yep, but better to be alive and kicking rather than dead like the Bucks.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

 

[Ross12]

Remember this moment, it may never happen again.

It is quite strange to have the vast majority of Patriots fans happy with the first round pick, ESPECIALLY after a trade down.

 

[JMC00]

I saw this tweet from Bruce and thought it was sarcasm:


I didn't expected to see a post here that fell into that category

Oh it's the Mac Jones argument again. Pats didn't attempt to move up so they didn't really want him so dumb. My guess is Bill was fine with taking Gonzalez, Banks or Forbes. He rolled the dice while screwing the jest and still got the best CB of the bunch.

 

[long distance]

6y of good roster moves for BUF continues . they get their Kelce (but a nice one) on top of what was already unstoppable offense for NE..

Gonzo makes NE arguably best corner group in NFL . BUT they still dont have anybody who can cover top TE

 

[Ian]

This is ridiculous BTW - night one should be over with by now ... good Lord.

 

[Tunescribe]

Bro, if you're going to come after me all that I ask is that you do so with tape that disproves me. In this play, Gonzales allowed hands to achieve inside position on his breastplate, to be driven two yards off of his mark, take an angle towards the pylon, and then shoe-string the ball carrier to barely prevent a touchdown. Whereas in the coverage he had outside contain responsibility and was supposed to force the ball carrier inside to where his help was as that was the ball carriers second level read. That almost went for a touchdown because he gave up his outside shoulder and his athleticism made up for his poor technique, aggression, and overall play. You utter dumbass.

Whoa! Looks like someone here fancies himself quite the technical analyst who KNOWS THINGS. You are beyond a joke. Take a running jump, "bro."

 

[203Pat]

I saw this tweet from Bruce and thought it was sarcasm:


I didn't expected to see a post here that fell into that category

That guy is a bigger homer than Matt Chatham so I feel like it has to be sarcasm.

 

[Ross12]

Oh it's the Mac Jones argument again. Pats didn't attempt to move up so they didn't really want him so dumb. My guess is Bill was fine with taking Gonzalez, Banks or Forbes. He rolled the dice while screwing the jest and still got the best CB of the bunch.

Tbh I would've been fine with all 3 of them too. But Gonzalez at 17 is so good.

 

[Ross12]

This is ridiculous BTW - night one should be over with by now ... good Lord.

Tomorrow is gonna be a slog...

 

[Ian]

Anyone think the Patriots will actually jump back into Round 1? Eyes are getting a little heavy ...

 

[Ross12]

Anyone think the Patriots will actually jump back into Round 1? Eyes are getting a little heavy ...

I really doubt it, unless they want to grab Levis or Hooker with a 5th year.

 

[Ian]

That guy is a bigger homer than Matt Chatham so I feel like it has to be sarcasm.

LOL, Bruce is a good guy. I've known him forever and he used to run Boston Sports Media Watch before he just got tired of doing it. Was fortunate enough to meet up with him and grab dinner at one point, which was cool. Although, that feels like forever ago.

 

[Sicilian]

This is ridiculous BTW - night one should be over with by now ... good Lord.

It gets worse every year. I don't mind the special presentations, like Make a Wish kids and what not. But when the pick is in and the next team is already 5 minutes into their clock, but we don't hear it because the HOUSE BAND has to finish playing a crappy cover song, it feels like they're deliberately wasting my time.

Tighten the first round up to a clean 3 hours (like an NFL game), and it'd be 100x better.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Couldn’t get a handle on who was the best te in this class. Kincaid, La Porta, Washington or Mayer. Nice class this year

 

[n1997y]

I definitely didn't like the move at the time.

Your pick of three really desirable players (if not more) and you trade down for a 4th?

I get it, any of the three will do, it's all a lottery so why not one more lottery pick, but man, there's something to be said for getting your choice instead of sloppy seconds.

In the end, being lucky is good, like how Mac fell to us at 15, but still...

Yet, the deal flipped strongly positive when the outcome was da Jete took it up the bum.

Just as Bill envisioned.