2nd Round and the Consensus Big Board

[upstater1]

Not arguing that they didn't, but I really wonder why a glut of talent at a position often leads them to just devalue/ignore that position altogether in a draft (this isn't the first time; see: Linebackerpalooza in 2006).

Sorry I read this a number of times and I don't know what you're referring to.

What position had a glut of talent that they ignored?

I'd say that after the 1st pick, the Patriots went for need all throughout the draft.

Every single pick was a need position EXCEPT for CB (though I'd argue they needed a big CB as well).

 

[captain stone]

CB1 was indeed a need... But what need did Fat Tony fill, or Ameer Speed?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Sorry I read this a number of times and I don't know what you're referring to.

What position had a glut of talent that they ignored?

I'd say that after the 1st pick, the Patriots went for need all throughout the draft.

Every single pick was a need position EXCEPT for CB (though I'd argue they needed a big CB as well).

In particular, TE.

 

[upstater1]

In particular, TE.

I can see that.

But I'd argue they went after more needy positions. We have 2 guys at TE right now when we're going to carry a max of 3. We needed to do something about our IOL situation which was manned by Hines and James Ferentz.

I was clamoring to sign LB Edmunds because I wanted a LB who could cover more than anything, and I've been beating that drum for a very long time. I hope Mapu works out. Because he is exactly what the Patriots need. I don't feel great about taking a developmental small school guy in the 3rd round however. I expect him to cntribute almost nothing outside of special teams. Then again, that's what I'd expect from a 3rd round TE