Favorite WR in the 2019 NFL Draft?

[Deus Irae]

Not that I’m a draft expert, but there’s enough size and skill at a position we badly need to have me hopeful about the draft.

Bill's going to draft one receiver, a 5'8" white guy with 'quicks', out of Southwest Meschugeneh State. He's going to take him with the Patriots 5th pick in the 7th round.

 

[supafly]

The level of talents on both side of the ball is the worst in a decade. The need for a replacement QB is getting more pressing.

I knew we have 6 picks in the first three round. Aging\injuries\whiffed drafts resulted more holes this year. AND one extra 2nd and two extra 3rd made up for it?

It will be interesting to see how they approach the QB situation in terms of addressing it this year or waiting for 2020 when a much better batch of QBs will be available. If they decide to sit tight and wait for 2020, we’d need another couple of years from Brady, so that the rookie can have 2020 to acclimate and get used to the playbook/system. I’m not convinced that they’ll be taking a QB in the spring.

If guys like Wynn, Bentley, and Dawson can develop (a big “if,” however 2 were drafted in the top two rounds and Bentley looked good in the preseason), things will look a lot better in terms of the 2018 haul. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Belichick trade down again so that he can throw more darts in the first 3 rounds.

QB is still a strong point. The OL is still looking good, especially with Wynn set to return. RB is looking much better now with Michel playing like a stud, White and Burkhead locked up, and Devlin being Devlin. They’ll need to spend some resources on the receiving options, which should happen both in the draft and in free agency. All in all, I’m not seeing as many issues on offense when you consider the fact that Gronk has not produced much and the receiving options have basically sucked, yet they have an excellent shot at winning 11 games and securing a first round bye. I certainly agree with you that they’ll need to spend a couple of picks and a couple of bucks to improve Tom’s targets, though.

Defense is much different. They obviously need some improvement in the front seven. Aside from that, the secondary can always use a player or two, but I think the main areas of concern are receiving options and front seven personnel. When you simplify and prioritize things a bit, the return of those injured 2018 draftees, 6 high round picks and 20m dollars in cap space (before any major moves) seem to alleviate some of the concerns—at least for me.

It sucks that they’ve missed on some recent drafts though. Had that not happened, we’d likely be looking at another ring or two. Hopefully, they can recover and get back on track.

 

[edkk323]

It will be interesting to see how they approach the QB situation in terms of addressing it this year or waiting for 2020 when a much better batch of QBs will be available. If they decide to sit tight and wait for 2020, we’d need another couple of years from Brady, so that the rookie can have 2020 to acclimate and get used to the playbook/system. I’m not convinced that they’ll be taking a QB in the spring.

QB is still a strong point. The OL is still looking good, especially with Wynn set to return. RB is looking much better now with Michel playing like a stud, White and Burkhead locked up, and Devlin being Devlin. They’ll need to spend some resources on the receiving options, which should happen both in the draft and in free agency. All in all, I’m not seeing as many issues on offense when you consider the fact that Gronk has not produced much and the receiving options have basically sucked, yet they have an excellent shot at winning 11 games and securing a first round bye. I certainly agree with you that they’ll need to spend a couple of picks and a couple of bucks to improve Tom’s targets, though.

The Pats probably want the rookie QB to sit at least a year or two behind Brady. RB is good enough. OL is good. WR needs a overhaul since everyone but Edelman who is going to be 33 before the start of the next season. There is a strong likelihood Gronk might be gone. So there is strong need in TE.

Defense is much different. They obviously need some improvement in the front seven. Aside from that, the secondary can always use a player or two, but I think the main areas of concern are receiving options and front seven personnel. When you simplify and prioritize things a bit, the return of those injured 2018 draftees, 6 high round picks and 20m dollars in cap space (before any major moves) seem to alleviate some of the concerns—at least for me.

It sucks that they’ve missed on some recent drafts though. Had that not happened, we’d likely be looking at another ring or two. Hopefully, they can recover and get back on track.

Agree on the front 7.

It sucks that they’ve missed on some recent drafts though. Had that not happened, we’d likely be looking at another ring or two. Hopefully, they can recover and get back on track.

The Pats are still one of the top six team in the NFL despite all the WTF moments this season. They are just not the dominate team before.

This offseason is exciting. I want to see what kinda of tricks BB\Erine\ Caserio have in their sleeves. My bet is on turning one of the 2nd into a 4th and some ammo next year if they do not take a QB early.

 

[HailHydra]

It will be interesting to see how they approach the QB situation in terms of addressing it this year or waiting for 2020 when a much better batch of QBs will be available. If they decide to sit tight and wait for 2020, we’d need another couple of years from Brady, so that the rookie can have 2020 to acclimate and get used to the playbook/system. I’m not convinced that they’ll be taking a QB in the spring.

If guys like Wynn, Bentley, and Dawson can develop (a big “if,” however 2 were drafted in the top two rounds and Bentley looked good in the preseason), things will look a lot better in terms of the 2018 haul. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Belichick trade down again so that he can throw more darts in the first 3 rounds.

QB is still a strong point. The OL is still looking good, especially with Wynn set to return. RB is looking much better now with Michel playing like a stud, White and Burkhead locked up, and Devlin being Devlin. They’ll need to spend some resources on the receiving options, which should happen both in the draft and in free agency. All in all, I’m not seeing as many issues on offense when you consider the fact that Gronk has not produced much and the receiving options have basically sucked, yet they have an excellent shot at winning 11 games and securing a first round bye. I certainly agree with you that they’ll need to spend a couple of picks and a couple of bucks to improve Tom’s targets, though.

Defense is much different. They obviously need some improvement in the front seven. Aside from that, the secondary can always use a player or two, but I think the main areas of concern are receiving options and front seven personnel. When you simplify and prioritize things a bit, the return of those injured 2018 draftees, 6 high round picks and 20m dollars in cap space (before any major moves) seem to alleviate some of the concerns—at least for me.

It sucks that they’ve missed on some recent drafts though. Had that not happened, we’d likely be looking at another ring or two. Hopefully, they can recover and get back on track.

This next year will basically net us two drafts in one considering the quality and volume of the players from 2018 draft that were injured.

 

[maineman209]

A single WR of high caliber can do so much for our offense. This season was the exact example of such.

Pre-Gordon vs Gordon vs Post-Gordon

Julian Edelman's addition obviously had a huge impact, but I'd argue Gordon's did more so. Hopefully we can get back a similar player in this draft.

Patriots WR roster, weeks 1 thru 3:

#1 - (vacant)
#2 - (vacant)
#3 - Hogan
#4 - Dorsett
#5 - Patterson

I don't know that it was Gordon's "caliber" so much as just having someone who had a pulse and was competent. If Matthews hadn't hurt his hammy at the beginning of Camp, the Pats might have been just as successful as they were with Gordon, and might not even have lost in both week-2 and week-3.

The Pats obviously haven't had much success with signing/drafting highly-regarded WRs. They all seem to crap out sooner or later (mostly sooner), for one reason or another. The Pats have gotten much better production from signing mid-level NFL players (Hogan, Patterson, LaFell, Gaffney, Welker, Patten), and relatively unknown college prospects (Edelman, Givens).

I'm not saying that the Pats drafting relatively obscure, late-round WR prospects is always going to be successful. Berrios could end up being "the next Edelman", or the next PK Sam. It's just that, given the Pats history, it seems more likely that they'll come up with a useful WR on Day-3, rather than on Day-1 or Day-2.

If this WR class is truly "deep, but lacking top-end talent", I'd be looking more at potential Day-3 prospects than at the guys who may turnout to be "reaches" in rounds 1-3.

 

[Tony2046]

So 2019 is the year we finally get our TB replacement? So many holes so few draft picks.

I don't know what the magic formula for finding the next top ten in the league franchise QB is. But I do think it's a mistake to invest too much draft capitol moving up in the draft for a chance to get the "next sure thing". So as long as TB is the starting QB and the Pats are winning the division I'd prefer to invest first round picks to improve the team around TB. Spending a 2nd round pick on a potential developmental QB and attempting to build a stout defense or finding an elite WR/TE seems to be the best approach to me. If/when TB's performance starts to decline the Pats will naturally fall into a higher draft pick without spending too much draft capitol to get it but will also hopefully have other key players in place.

 

[Snooky97]

DK Metcalf would be the #1 guy in this draft. He has everything you want from a number one receiver but.. he does struggle with injuries

 

[Kontradiction]

Since I'm expecting/hoping they will go DT first, I'll start with projected 2nd round receivers and say that I'd probably prefer Harry out of all of them. Size and wingspan to high point the ball and gives Brady a red zone target. He also showed up in a big way in some pretty big time games. If Lock somehow falls into the 2nd round, though, I wouldn't be surprised if the Pats are very interested as a long term Brady replacement.

 

[Kontradiction]

DK Metcalf would be the #1 guy in this draft. He has everything you want from a number one receiver but.. he does struggle with injuries

Perfect fit.

 

[PatsFan2]

I think the RFA Offer Sheet is the way to go for a WR or WR's in 2019. I think Green Bay - Cleveland and Pittsburg have a Guy or two. The 2019 FA market for WR's ain't bad the Pats just have to be Agressive and not sit back and sign scraps. Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson are guys I would target in FA. They will be on display this Sunday against us.

 

[PatsFan2]

I hope we don't Draft a WR in the Second or Third unless we overhaul our poor Scouting Department. Please don't waste the pick.

 

[Triumph]

QB drafting for next season is slim pickings.

Have to believe that the Giants will take a QB # 1.

I read mixed reports about Carr shipping out in Oakland.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Jamal Custis WR Syracuse 6'5"

He doesn't have blazing speed, but always seems to be open, makes great plays and is a top notch gunner in the kicking game.

Most likely a 7th rd pick or a UDFA, but just a guy that I think with proper coaching could be a major talent.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

First round should be DT or TE if Noah Fant is still on the board

 

[borisman]

Hollywood Brown is the most exciting receiver of the bunch. Fabulous speed. Very slight of build.
Reminds me of DeSean Jackson.
AJ Brown will likely be the best of the bunch. He's always open.

 

[borisman]

Noah Fant could very well be there when Pats pick. He had some easy drops this year but nothing that a little more concentration can't fix. He knows he's good so that confidence should translate to the NFL.
That said, I would prefer a DL with the top pick. There a bunch of good ones at through the first round. Oakland has a bunch of picks and would love to see a bunch of trades between BB and Gruden but Raiders need to fill a lot of spots so I don't see them giving up any first or second rounders to do so.

 

[HailHydra]

Noah Fant could very well be there when Pats pick. He had some easy drops this year but nothing that a little more concentration can't fix. He knows he's good so that confidence should translate to the NFL.
That said, I would prefer a DL with the top pick. There a bunch of good ones at through the first round. Oakland has a bunch of picks and would love to see a bunch of trades between BB and Gruden but Raiders need to fill a lot of spots so I don't see them giving up any first or second rounders to do so.

Id really like one of the 2 Clemson DTs if possible in the 1st

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Id really like one of the 2 Clemson DTs if possible in the 1st

Lawrence has had injuries, is 330+ & if people really watched him play they'd see he inconsistent his gap control. I like him but all set in Rd 1

 

[Triumph]

You know it will be a cold day in hell before the Pats spend a 1st round pick on a WR, but these guys in are the 2018 best.

Round 1

Pick#
7 - Mike Evans 6/5 - Texas AM. Had him on my fantasy just a beast.
6- J Jones 6/3 - Bama
20 - B Cooks 5/10 - Oregano State
27 - D Hopkins 6/1 - Clemson

Round 2 These guys can be had, but are likely too expensive a draft pick for NE.

Pick#
41 - Robert Woods 6/0 - USC
47 - M Thomas 6/3 - Ohio State
53 - D Adams 6/0 - Fresno State
55 - T Boyd 6/1 - Pittsburgh
62 - JuJu 6/1 - USC Another beast

Round 3

Pick#
92 - TY Hilton 5/10 - Florida International ???
96 - K Golliday 6/4 - N Illinois

Round 5,6 and UD

Pick#
165 - T Hill 5/9 West Alabama
196 - A Brown 5/10 Central Michigan
UD - D Baldwin 5/11 Standford
UD - A Thielen 6/2 Minnesota State

JuJu on down thats 7 affordable stud WRs who can get open

 

[HailHydra]

You know it will be a cold day in hell before the Pats spend a 1st round pick on a WR, but these guys in are the 2018 best.

Round 1

Pick#
7 - Mike Evans 6/5 - Clemson. Had him on my fantasy just a beast.
6- J Jones 6/3 - Bama
20 - B Cooks 5/10 - Oregano State
27 - D Hopkins 6/1 - Clemson

Round 2 These guys can be had, but are likely too expensive a draft pick for NE.

Pick#
41 - Robert Woods 6/0 - USC
47 - M Thomas 6/3 - Ohio State
53 - D Adams 6/0 - Fresno State
55 - T Boyd 6/1 - Pittsburgh
62 - JuJu 6/1 - USC Another beast

Round 3

Pick#
92 - TY Hilton 5/10 - Florida International ???
96 - K Golliday 6/4 - N Illinois

Round 5,6 and UD

Pick#
165 - T Hill 5/9 West Alabama
196 - A Brown 5/10 Central Michigan
UD - D Baldwin 5/11 Standford
UD - A Thielen 6/2 Minnesota State

JuJu on down thats 7 affordable stud WRs who can get open

That is nitpicking those specific WRs over the other 100+ that were drafted