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[RobertWeathers]

@Chasing greatness

No, it's true, honest.

I admire his sticktooitiveness

 

[Sciz]

How many did the donkeys keep? They have some depth.

Only five. Thomas, Sanders, the two rookies, and a former practice squad guy.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Hope not

Where are you getting this from?

From this thread.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Ryan Hannable speculated that Michel is headed to the IR in a tweet.

I cannot stand Hannable

 

[AlexB]

Did they draft outside of their normal approach when they picked Richards? If so then yes, it doesn't excuse it. If not then they just missed pure and simple, but they clearly have a roster-building approach that delivers unparalleled success even if the 2nd round 50/50 crapshoot thing they do remains mystifying.



This is such a reductive conclusion. Look at who they've drafted and evaluate those players based on how they perform as individuals.

The way some of you post every year our roster is Brady plus 52 dumpster fires.

Looking at # of pro bowls awarded is a bad stat to evaluate drafting ability and yes, it is skewed by Brady. The stat also ignores the contributions of the vast majority of players drafted.

I did not say the rest of the team besides Brady are dumpster fires. Below link shows an analysis of draft classes based on approximate value - shows the Pats as #7. I don't think AV is the best stat to use either, but a lot better than pro bowl appearances.

Grading every NFL team's draft performance over the last 5 years

 

[festy1986]

Name of the dude with the awesome 70s stache? Did he get cut or what?

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

The lions make the most sense to make a trade because of the coach. Golden Tate last year of his contract but it depends on the compensation as well.

 

[Uptown]

 

[TheRainMaker]

I cannot stand Hannable

I don’t know his work but it’s irresponsible when reporters pop off like that.

 

[DaBruinz]

Where are you getting this from?

Ryan Hannable is speculating it.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I don’t know his work but it’s irresponsible when reporters pop off like that.

More importantly it scares the **** out of Michel Fantasy owners like myself.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I don’t know his work but it’s irresponsible when reporters pop off like that.

He's a glorified WEEI blogger.

 

[DaBruinz]

I don’t know his work but it’s irresponsible when reporters pop off like that.

How is it irresponsible? It's his opinion.. Sheesh...

 

[Uptown]

 

[RobertWeathers]

The lions make the most sense to make a trade because of the coach. Golden Tate last year of his contract but it depends on the compensation as well.

Lions GM is fmr Pats FO as well

 

[Zuma]

Depth chart updated ..although its a mess with the gaps..

New England Patriots

 

[TheRainMaker]

Lions GM is fmr Pats FO as well

I’d be stoked if they get Golden Tate. He’s a tough little s*** to tackle after the catch.

 

[RayClay]

Good punning guys.

There was a player named Nguyen and I believe I retired that pun with a Nguyen win reference.

 

[Love The Drake]

More importantly it scares the **** out of Michel Fantasy owners like myself.

Agree I took him in most of my leagues typically 4th thru 7th