A Time To Reflect - Check List

[mgteich]

If these weren't the five position choices you wanted, they should have been! In any case, these are certainly a reasonable set of choices for the 2nd and 3rd rounds. I expect another check mark will be made at 102, at OG, DT or WR.

FIVE CHECK MARKS

1) pass-rusher
2) WR to stretch the field
3) backup corner
4) developmental safety
5) coverage linebacker

 

[goheels22002]

So far so good after rounds 2 and 3.

Please add: "Jets draft unstable quarterback" to your list. Check!

 

[AzPatsFan]

If these weren't the five position choices you wanted, they should have been! In any case, these are certainly a reasonable set of choices for the 2nd and 3rd rounds. I expect another check mark will be made at 102, at OG, DT or WR.

FIVE CHECK MARKS

1) pass-rusher
2) WR to stretch the field
3) backup corner
4) developmental safety
5) coverage linebacker

This represents a comprehensive list at seasons end 2012, for additions going forward inot the 2013 season. Since several of these are wish list additions I'll add two more, 6) interior offensive lineman, 7) Interior D-line passrusher.

Status today:
1) pass rusher:

1a) outsidepass rusher: added Armond Armstead from CFL; red shirt graduate Jake Bequette; drafted Jamie Collins; returns Cunningham

1b) Interior pass rusher: signed Tommy Kelly,signed Armond Armistead

2) WR to stretch the field:

2a) interior WR signed Danny Amendola; re-signed Julius Edelman, lost WW, return

2b) Z WR: signed Donald Jones, signed Mike Jebkins, re-signed Dante Stallworth, drafted Aaron Dobson, waived Brandon Lloyd, drafted Josh Boyce.


3) backup CB: resigned Aqib Talib, resigned Kyle Arrington, resigned Marquis Cole,return Ras-I Dowling, drafted Logan Ryan, Safety additions free McCourty to play CB.

4) Developemental S: return Tavon Wilson, signed Adriain Wilson, drafted
Duran Harmon.

5)Coverage LB: signed Adrain Wilson for Big Nickle& coverage LB, drafted Jamie Collins, signed Ron Juva,resigned .

6) Interior O-lineman; signed Will Svitek, resign Sebastion Volmer, frees to move Marcus Cannon to RG, return Nick McDonald, return Markus Zusevics, lost donald Thomas

7) Interior D-Line passrusher: signed Tommy Kelly, signed Armond Armstead, cut Mo Pryor.

In summary, EVERY "opening" has one or several players to address the real or hypothetical problem.

In addition other players have been added:
Jake Ballard TE.
Leon Washington, Jeff Demps, KR
Andy Kafka PS QB.
Leon Washington 3rd down RB.
Dane Fletcher, Mike Rivera return for LB depth.
Nick Koutevides, Tracy White, Jeff Tarpinion Marquis Cole
return for ST.

 

[VrabelJr]

So far so good. We're quietly having a great draft given the picks we had going into the draft. In the 7th round I'd like to see some OL/DL prospects.

 

[BlueThunder]

Pats look to be in decent shape with no glaring holes. 3 more picks and then UDFA signings and see who shakes out in camp.

 

[mgteich]

I don't think Stallworth and White have been re-signed. Please provide a reference to those transactions.

This represents a comprehensive list at seasons end 2012, for additions going forward inot the 2013 season. Since several of these are wish list additions I'll add two more, 6) interior offensive lineman, 7) Interior D-line passrusher.

Status today:
1) pass rusher:

1a) outsidepass rusher: added Armond Armstead from CFL; red shirt graduate Jake Bequette; drafted Jamie Collins; returns Cunningham

1b) Interior pass rusher: signed Tommy Kelly,signed Armond Armistead

2) WR to stretch the field:

2a) interior WR signed Danny Amendola; re-signed Julius Edelman, lost WW, return

2b) Z WR: signed Donald Jones, signed Mike Jebkins, re-signed Dante Stallworth, drafted Aaron Dobson, waived Brandon Lloyd, drafted Josh Boyce.


3) backup CB: resigned Aqib Talib, resigned Kyle Arrington, resigned Marquis Cole,return Ras-I Dowling, drafted Logan Ryan, Safety additions free McCourty to play CB.

4) Developemental S: return Tavon Wilson, signed Adriain Wilson, drafted
Duran Harmon.

5)Coverage LB: signed Adrain Wilson for Big Nickle& coverage LB, drafted Jamie Collins, signed Ron Juva,resigned .

6) Interior O-lineman; signed Will Svitek, resign Sebastion Volmer, frees to move Marcus Cannon to RG, return Nick McDonald, return Markus Zusevics, lost donald Thomas

7) Interior D-Line passrusher: signed Tommy Kelly, signed Armond Armstead, cut Mo Pryor.

In summary, EVERY "opening" has one or several players to address the real or hypothetical problem.

In addition other players have been added:
Jake Ballard TE.
Leon Washington, Jeff Demps, KR
Andy Kafka PS QB.
Leon Washington 3rd down RB.
Dane Fletcher, Mike Rivera return for LB depth.
Nick Koutevides, Tracy White, Jeff Tarpinion Marquis Cole
return for ST.

 

[TruthSeeker]

I like that Amendola doesn't have to catch 100+ passes. With all these guys to help him out, he doesnt have to be Welker. Guys just have to stay healthy.

 

[mgteich]

There's no reason to expect solid contributions from any rookie wide receiver. I suspect that that our top 3 WR's to start will be Amendola, Edelman and Jones. I expect Dobson to be active as a special teamer (gunner).

I like that Amendola doesn't have to catch 100+ passes. With all these guys to help him out, he doesnt have to be Welker. Guys just have to stay healthy.

 

[Nunchucks]

If Dobson catches 40 balls this year, it will be an excellent year for him. If he is a threat on the outside, forcing CBs and safeties to respect his ability to go up and get the ball, the Patriots offense will be much more varied than it was last year.