DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION Official 2018 Draft Day Three (Rounds 4-7) Thread

[Marqui]

I guess BB likes the defense the way it's constructed right now.

I mean what's not to like about giving up 40+ points to a backup QB in the Superbowl?

 

[PlainOldEd]

Did Josh Sweat murder someone?

If he did the Ravens will probably take him right here.

 

[long distance]

BB owns this year's bottom of the Draft (where he usually does his magic) that mirrors Day 2 - and loading on 2019 Day 2 that could mirror bottom of 2018 Day 1 ..

 

[manxman2601]

Question for draft value experts.Assume Pats Get 32 pick next year.
What do they need to trade to get to #1 and do they now have that ammo ?

I doubt it. It required 2 twos and a next year two to go from 6 to 3.

 

[stelfans]

BB hates this draft.

Can’t say I disagree with him. If you’re looking for defense like the pats should be, this is a pretty underwhelming draft class.

 

[Soliel]

Maybe brady' s playing the next 4 to 5 years

Guess we better hope so. I’ve watched white, don’t envision him as great. But then I don’t really know anything about translating college to pro. Thought jimmy sucked at first. Argued bitterly about brady vs Bledsoe. Etc

 

[SHOWTIME15]

It's really the only explanation.

I kind of like seeing all the Patriots 'draft experts' on twitter pontificating about how this was all completely predictable and that fans don't understand BB as well as they do--meanwhile they keep shoving under the rug how before every round they were saying "Here's where BB is gonna shut fans up and make another Trey Flowers-esque pick!!!".

We had a lot of draft ammo this year too. It resulted in more trade downs.

 

[mgteich]

Day 2 and 3 have been so frustrating to watch. I might as well stop watching for the day

why?
a 2019 Detroit 3rd is great value for a 2018 4th

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I guess bill thinks Duke Dawkson's the only legit defensive player in this year's draft.

We had our eyes on Evans.

 

[zipster9]

Guess I'll go shopping...Come back in 2hrs and watch the Patriots select in 6th/7th rounds....

 

[manxman2601]

Bear in mind that with all these extra picks next year, BB has the capital to trade for veterans before the season starts. Don’t rule him out yet.

 

[TB_Helmet]

I don't mind the trades too much but I'm just a little nervous about depth on D. Between last year and this year we've made 7 picks in 10 rounds. Not the best way to restock a team on the cheap.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

I am hoping that

We had our eyes on Evans.

And someone beat bill to the punch. In all honesty this defense will be middle of the pack next season. Bend but don't break. That's the way I see it.

 

[long distance]

Imagine trading up next year for some of the Clemson boys?

Realistically, we loaded up for the next few years. I love acquiring next year's picks. Gives us trade versatility.

Trading for vets is BBs Draft until he's active.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

I am hoping these accumulation of picks will be to get someone that can help on defense that's on another team's roster.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Imagine trading up next year for some of the Clemson boys?

Realistically, we loaded up for the next few years. I love acquiring next year's picks. Gives us trade versatility.

Agreed. Bill is here for at least 2019 & I like the fact that we can trade the comp's.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Trade for Earl Thomas at this rate if you want to have 4 safeties on the field.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I am hoping that


And someone beat bill to the punch. In all honesty this defense will be middle of the pack next season. Bend but don't break. That's the way I see it.

I think our board was 1)ragnow 2)Evans 3)Wynn. I believe ragnow was higher because there’s reports we were trying to move up for him. The grade on Evans and Wynn was similar

 

[long distance]

hope and think not (2nd option) . but would definitely be in his character

 

[Kdo5]

Hopefully Belichick makes a trade before the season, for a defensive player or two. If HT suffers an injury we have the very same dilemma next season, likely with the same results.

The offense looks to be a juggernaut, so regardless I expect us to be right back in the AFCCG.