Grade the Patriots Draft: Instant Reaction

[One-If-By-Sea]

Are we putting Chism ahead of the returning guys ?

Between Chism III, Henderson, and Larison, I think 1 WR roster spot will be taken. Doubt we carry 6 WRs.

 

[Love The Drake]

Once Diggs is 100%, I think it's him, Pop, and Williams. Boutte is decent but he might have a hard time seeing the field

I can see them lining up Henderson in the slot like they did White every now and then

Vrabel talked about WR winning one on one balls.
That’s not happening unless he’s bringing in a vet via trade or one is surprisingly cut loose.

 

[TommyD4207]

Once Diggs is 100%, I think it's him, Pop, and Williams. Boutte is decent but he might have a hard time seeing the field

I can see them lining up Henderson in the slot like they did White every now and then

Larson as well. The rb room just got as dynamic as it's been since 2012-2013.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Once Diggs is 100%, I think it's him, Pop, and Williams. Boutte is decent but he might have a hard time seeing the field

I can see them lining up Henderson in the slot like they did White every now and then

Hollins will be on the field a lot because of his size and blocking. Hollins best year was in Vegas with Josh. That is why we signed him. Have to run even when WRs are on the field.

 

[TommyD4207]

Between Chism III, Henderson, and Larison, I think 1 WR roster spot will be taken. Doubt we carry 6 WRs.

It's going to be a pivot point for sure. I think we keep 8-9 OL this year, which would free up a wr spot. But it could absolutely go your way as well.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Vrabel talked about WR winning one on one balls.
That’s not happening unless he’s bringing in a vet via trade or one is surprisingly cut loose.

Yes but we're better off with WRs that create separation and get open.

 

[Real fan 02]

Once Diggs is 100%, I think it's him, Pop, and Williams. Boutte is decent but he might have a hard time seeing the field

I can see them lining up Henderson in the slot like they did White every now and then

One hurdle for Williams is he'll have to know the offense.. as we've see far to often talented rookies not seeing the field due to his. Boutte has a jump on him obviously already Being here.... diggs, Boutte,pop will be the primary guys while Williams is brought along. Love Henderson.. he probably will be the 3rd down back.. and ultimately will be the lead back. Hollins will also factor in. Boutte has to much upside to be moved for a 6th.. he was the only consistent playmaker at WR last season.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Larson as well. The rb room just got as dynamic as it's been since 2012-2013.

Maybe.

 

[TommyD4207]

Maybe.

Right, maybe.
I really think Henderson is a star in thr making.

 

[Love The Drake]

I’m thinning Rhamondre could be moved prior to the 53 or prior to the trade deadline.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hollins will be on the field a lot because of his size and blocking. Hollins best year was in Vegas with Josh. That is why we signed him. Have to run even when WRs are on the field.

I don't see him on the field 93% of the time like he was in LV.

 

[Real fan 02]

NFL.com says he is.

D McC ran a 4.48 40 at the Combine Devin McCourty Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Woodson ran a 4.45 40 at the Combine Craig Woodson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Dmac as we know was a first round drafted CB, who struggled in year 2.. BB moved him to FS to salvage his career and we had atrocious safety play then so that helped... Dmac had to learn to become a great field general. He already had the speed and ball skills.

 

[Real fan 02]

I’m thinning Rhamondre could be moved prior to the 53 or prior to the trade deadline.

That is what I'm thinking as well... Henderson has never fumbled in college I hear??

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Maybe.

Get excited. Pump your fist. Smile wide.

We are almost there. A 6'4" X-type would be nice, but we can't fix everything in 1 year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

One hurdle for Williams is he'll have to know the offense.. as we've see far to often talented rookies not seeing the field due to his. Boutte has a jump on him obviously already Being here.... diggs, Boutte,pop will be the primary guys while Williams is brought along. Love Henderson.. he probably will be the 3rd down back.. and ultimately will be the lead back. Hollins will also factor in. Boutte has to much upside to be moved for a 6th.. he was the only consistent playmaker at WR last season.

I don't see this great upside with Boutte call. 3 catches a game is the 5th or 6th option in an offense. Nothing wrong with that but it's who he is

 

[scott99]

NFL.com says he is.

D McC ran a 4.48 40 at the Combine Devin McCourty Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Woodson ran a 4.45 40 at the Combine Craig Woodson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

D McC was faster on the field than his timed combine 40 time. I believe he has been timed at 22 mph on a pick six, and it was the fastest time registered of that specific year in the NFL. And he was no spring chicken at the time, he was 31. He had excellent speed.

“In 2018, Devin McCourty reached a top speed of 22.05 mph on an interception return, making him the fastest ball carrier of the year, according to Next Gen Stats. This speed was achieved on a 84-yard interception return touchdown in Week 8, reports ESPN and The Boston Globe. ”

McCourty was a Pro Bowler at CB AND Safety. Second team All-Pro as a rookie. The only thing Woodson has on him is he’s bigger.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Get excited. Pump your fist. Smile wide.

We are almost there. A 6'4" X-type would be nice, but we can't fix everything in 1 year.

Sorry was referring to Larison making the 53.

I'm Pom Pom level excited!!

 

[FredFromDartmouth]

This draft was so refreshing. It had none of those BB head scratchers (most of who tuned into flops). Wolf seems to have an uncanny ability (this year) to get excellent values in rounds 2-7.

As far as WC, I think he is a good pick and a foundation piece for the team going forward, but others disagree. Godzilla.

 

[manxman2601]

As much as I loved the players we drafted, and I really do, the process impressed me just as much:

1. They clearly stuck to their board. No reaches, by and large, they let the draft come to them. No panic trading up, particularly from 69 where we all thought a trade up to get either Williams or Noel was necessary. In the end both ended up being there at 69.

2. BPA. - Aside from possibly the Will Campbell pick, and let's face it LT was such a huge need it needed to be addressed, they did appear to go BPA. They didn't need to go RB at 38, Farmer and Swinson were arguably the best players on their board when they were picked and Kyle Williams was considered by some a second round pick.

3. The trades. - They traded back and still got Jared Wilson, They traded up to the top of a mini DT run and got the highest graded DT at the time. They turned one 7th rounder into two. They picked up a decent 2026 pick.

4. The UDFAs. - Even at this early stage I think Lan Larison and CJ Dippre are near certainties to make the final roster. Efton Chism may end up a PS squad player but he has the talent to challenge Pop Douglas for the slot receiver role. Then there's the QB, who gets the first shot to end up as QB3 and the FB who could win a position which makes 5 UDFAs who could conceivably make the final roster.

Sure you can nitpick here or there. Kyle Williams vs Jaylin Noel will be an interesting comparison to make in future years. Not drafting Tory Horton was an opportunity missed for me. Did we do enough at backup OT? But overall, I thought it was an almost flawless draft process. As someone who loves draft scouting, under BB, it almost felt like a waste of time. After the last three days, it feels like a worthwhile exercise.

 

[Real fan 02]

I don't see this great upside with Boutte call. 3 catches a game is the 5th or 6th option in an offense. Nothing wrong with that but it's who he is

Not proclaiming him to be a game changer.. bit he's a guy you want to keep around.. as mentioned he's a developing young player that has upside. He's a solid 3 here. He really showed me something last season... go back and look each time Drake made a big play for a TD last season.. who was on the receiving end..