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My father, 82, asked me what I thought about all the new Patriots. I must admit to not knowing a ton about all these new players or whether their contracts represent bargains or are too rich. This was how I replied:
Offensive line:
Retain: Andrews
Depart: Thuney, Cannon
Acquire: Brown, Karras
Plan: could play the season with this line. 5th year option for Wynn should be picked up at $10 million giving us 2 more years. Brown is signed for one year. Drafting a tackle is not a bad idea, gives us 4 years of team control for an important position.
Defensive line:
Retain: Wise, Davis
Depart: Butler
Acquire: Godchaux, Anderson, Adams
Plan: Lawrence Guy is still out there and he's a good player. We need youth at this position. Drafting a DT is not a bad idea.
Cornerback/Safety:
Retain: JC Jackson (fairly sure thing given 2nd round tender, not 100%)
Depart: Chung
Acquire: Mills (CB/S)
Plan: Gilmore will probably be traded. Jason McCourty is still out there, but is 34. So is his twin Devin. We have Dugger. Joejuan Williams has been a relative bust. Who is our #2 CB if we trade Gilmore? Drafting a CB is not a bad idea.
Quarterback:
Retain: Newton
Depart: Hoyer
Acquire: none
Plan: will we trade up and draft a QB? Possibly. This position is the reason I think we have only improved by 2-3 wins. 9-7/10-6 and still not ready to dethrone the Bills.
TE/WR/LB/ST: we have manned the positions.
I think we need to clear out roster clutter: two practice squad kickers, N'Keal Harry, Matt LaCosse, etc...
It is very possible BB trades down. Maybe to recover his missing 3rd? Does any "soon to be GMs" know what we would get trading 15 down to 22 for example? A 3rd? Can we get a 2nd dropping 15 to 26 for example?
It is very possible BB trades down. Maybe to recover his missing 3rd? Does any "soon to be GMs" know what we would get trading 15 down to 22 for example? A 3rd? Can we get a 2nd dropping 15 to 26 for example?
you can see/calculate approx possibilities here
Compensations for trades in 1st round vary quite a bit - here some recent trades around #15. If its for QB you can easily ask for another 1st next year..
2019
<> Denver traded a first-round selection (10th) to Pittsburgh in exchange for Pittsburgh's first- and second-round selections (20th and 52nd) as well as their third-round selection in 2020.
2018
<> Green Bay traded a first-round selection (14th) to New Orleans in exchange for New Orleans's first- and fifth-round selections (27th and 147th) and a first-round selection in 2019.
<> Baltimore traded first- & fifth-round selections (16th and 154th) to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's first and third round selections (22nd and 65th).
<> Seattle traded first- and seventh-round selections (18th and 248th) to Green Bay in exchange for Green Bay's first-, third-, and sixth-round selections (27th, 76th, and 186th).
2017
<> Cleveland traded a first-round selection (12th) to Houston in exchange for Houston's first-round selections (25th) & a first-round selection in 2018.
Much depends on who is on the board and how many teams offer you a trade.
Normally you could get a lower 2nd rounder trading down 10 or more spots (#24+#55 PIT, #26+#59 CLE, #27+#58 BAL) if they really want someone; you could also get #19/#20+#51/#52 or even 2020 1st from WAS, CHI if top 5 QB is there and you're not taking it.
I agree. I have maybe 10-12 blue Chip players I would take at 15. Between the Rest it looks like they could be available in a trade down and not much difference between there value.Thanks. So BB can drop from 15th to 22nd in the 1st and pick up a mid round 3rd we are missing. Unless a top QB falls or 1 of the outstanding receivers, I think BB will do that. Reading @BaconGrundleCandy comments, it seems like pick 15 might be no-man's land and 22nd is little difference. Then we have a 2nd, two 3rds, and three 4ths to fill holes.
I agree. I have maybe 10-12 blue Chip players I would take at 15. Between the Rest it looks like they could be available in a trade down and not much difference between there value.
I wouldn't mind to use the additional pick to trade up then maybe into 50-70 range if we like one. We have the capital for that. I would say quality > quantity here in the first rounds. Depth can be added easily late/udfaThat is what my impression is from you and the draft threads - I am not a draft guru. 15th OR 22nd and 86th. I am guessing BB will take 22nd and 86th.
No, its being built for Belichick's last run.I think that the most important questions for you freelance GMs now are the Patriots' cap and who will be playing quarterback. Given that the cap is down to about $10 million, it seems that blockbuster trades are out. If, on the other hand, the Pats want to go up and get one of the Big Four quarterbacks in the draft, that will probably knock them out of drafting in the first few rounds this year and next. Does that mean that this is a team being built for Cam or (*gulp*) Stidham?
Yes, it's being built for the immediate future.
Thanks. So BB can drop from 15th to 22nd in the 1st and pick up a mid round 3rd we are missing. Unless a top QB falls or 1 of the outstanding receivers, I think BB will do that. Reading @BaconGrundleCandy comments, it seems like pick 15 might be no-man's land and 22nd is little difference. Then we have a 2nd, two 3rds, and three 4ths to fill holes.
What a perfectly planned and executed team rebuild.
Something, something BB the GM is ....
Thanks. So BB can drop from 15th to 22nd in the 1st and pick up a mid round 3rd we are missing. Unless a top QB falls or 1 of the outstanding receivers, I think BB will do that. Reading @BaconGrundleCandy comments, it seems like pick 15 might be no-man's land and 22nd is little difference. Then we have a 2nd, two 3rds, and three 4ths to fill holes.