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DEFENSE
IDL - People are expecting upgrade here but i doubt it will come early. Firstly they signed 5 IDLs in FA and secondly it is a weak draft at the top and quite deep further down with similar potential/value prospects of very different profiles. Which is probably not a coincidence There are multiple question marks with everyone and not a big difference between Barmore (prob going in 1st) or some guys that will be available on Day 3. I have some binkies earlier but i wouldn't stress myself over anyone.
EDGE - another position people want to see as need but the reality is Pats heavily invested in this position in FA - and probably for good reason. Paye is as PTP as it gets but id be surprised if the take one early or even before 4th round. There are plenty interesting options later in the draft (Elerson Simth, Roche, Cooper, Weaver, Sample, Dayo, Ade, maybe Turner.. i wouldn't be surprised if they wait all the way to UDFA territory where there could still be guys like Hayes, Golston, jackson etc)
LB - We all assume Hightower will play but until i see him at Foxboro its not a given. It was reported that all opt-outs will be returning and so far 3 are already gone. In any case there is a place for another starting/rotational LB so this is legitimate option even in early rounds. Zaven Collins should be a great fit and i wouldn't mind him even at #15, but there will be plenty of solid options further down so no need to force it (Bolton and Cox are “falling“, McGrone and Barnes would be great options later, Barmore as more of an edgy kind, Rumpf, KJ Britt later..)
DB - Didnt have time to watch much of the class but with questions marks regarding future of both Gilly and JC and D-Mac age this might be one of the most exciting positions to watch for. Its a very deep class and i expect at least 3 CB ans 2 S either drafted or UDFA. Lately they were ore successful finding them at the bottom. Id prefer extending Gilmore and double dip in middle and later rounds but i wouldn't mind Surtain or Horn at all
IDL - People are expecting upgrade here but i doubt it will come early. Firstly they signed 5 IDLs in FA and secondly it is a weak draft at the top and quite deep further down with similar potential/value prospects of very different profiles. Which is probably not a coincidence There are multiple question marks with everyone and not a big difference between Barmore (prob going in 1st) or some guys that will be available on Day 3. I have some binkies earlier but i wouldn't stress myself over anyone.
EDGE - another position people want to see as need but the reality is Pats heavily invested in this position in FA - and probably for good reason. Paye is as PTP as it gets but id be surprised if the take one early or even before 4th round. There are plenty interesting options later in the draft (Elerson Simth, Roche, Cooper, Weaver, Sample, Dayo, Ade, maybe Turner.. i wouldn't be surprised if they wait all the way to UDFA territory where there could still be guys like Hayes, Golston, jackson etc)
LB - We all assume Hightower will play but until i see him at Foxboro its not a given. It was reported that all opt-outs will be returning and so far 3 are already gone. In any case there is a place for another starting/rotational LB so this is legitimate option even in early rounds. Zaven Collins should be a great fit and i wouldn't mind him even at #15, but there will be plenty of solid options further down so no need to force it (Bolton and Cox are “falling“, McGrone and Barnes would be great options later, Barmore as more of an edgy kind, Rumpf, KJ Britt later..)
DB - Didnt have time to watch much of the class but with questions marks regarding future of both Gilly and JC and D-Mac age this might be one of the most exciting positions to watch for. Its a very deep class and i expect at least 3 CB ans 2 S either drafted or UDFA. Lately they were ore successful finding them at the bottom. Id prefer extending Gilmore and double dip in middle and later rounds but i wouldn't mind Surtain or Horn at all