Ok…go on record with your draft grade.

[mgteich]

Seems like they’re loading up on WRs with UFDAs.
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UDFA is a very reasonable spot to find competition for Chism and the 5th WR roster spot. I don't think there is much difference in value between UDFA WR's and those drafted in the 6th and 7th.

Dixon should be decent competition.

 

[palialka]

UDFA is a very reasonable spot to find competition for Chism and the 5th WR roster spot. I don't think there is much difference in value between UDFA WR's and those drafted in the 6th and 7th.

Dixon should be decent competition.

Completely agree

There’ll be good camp competition for Douglas and Chism.

Also, it’s more probable now that AJ will be a Patriot in June.

 

[mgteich]

I think that lots of folks didn't like the picks in the 200's. To me, these were UDFA rated players that the team wanted to have. Isn't that OK?

 

[JayNM]

How does the drafting of Crownover say that the Pats don't Trust Campbell? The Pats lost Lowe and Munford. They have exactly ZERO proven players behind Campbell and Moses. So, drafting guys like Lomu and Crownover is the Pats trying to ensure they have swing a swing tackle going forward with one of Lomu or Crownover taking over the RT position and the other being the top backup.

It's not that they dont trust him, but that his spot is not guranteed. I dont think he will have as much leeway this year

Obiazor is the typical LB size that Vrabel has been going for. Look at Spillane - 6'1 and 229. Obiazor is 6'2 and 232. The reports on him seem to mimic what you said about him being slow to react on plays.

Based on reports, this look like a guy who will contribute on STs, which is fine, just not sexy. I dont think he can contribute as much as Gibbens but you never know

 

[mgteich]

It's not that they dont trust him, but that his spot is not guranteed. I dont think he will have as much leeway this year

We drafted a 4th round RT-only player in the 6th Round. This has exactly zero to do with the team's opinions regarding Campbell.

 

[Ring 6]

Testing the limits of free expression on this website

Live free or die

You’re welcome

So you admit you post stupid things to “test” the response.
No wonder you react like the worlds biggest ****y to the bet you offered that was accepted and you continue to welch on
This is why I accepted the bet, because you contribute nothing but garbage to this site.

 

[reflexblue]

B...they did pretty well while picking 31.
There were really no WTF picks, the chose putty because of inside info

 

[JayNM]

We drafted a 4th round RT-only player in the 6th Round. This has exactly zero to do with the team's opinions regarding Campbell.

But drafted a LT-only in the 1st round

 

[BobDigital]

Day 3 was fumbled a bit at the end... but you have to forgive that a little when the first 5 or so picks where strong.

28 - Lomu - A- good value at a need spot, but very possibly lacks instant impact. However, in the event Campbell can't hold down OT it gives you a contingency without just punting the season away. Cause a subpar LT can tank everything. Best case he doesn't play at all this year. Which is not what you ideally want on a first round pick with needs. So it can't be an A+ in any case.

55 - Jacas - B+ This one has grown on me. I almost gave it an A- but in the end I am sticking with my B+ ranking. cause I am not sold on his upside, but i am warming up to the idea he will be a good player fighting hard for starting minutes by mid year. A good pick for this spot.

95 - Raridon - A- This pick i believe will be sensational value and he will force his way on the field before long. The only reason it is not an A or A+ is because Henry will eat a lot of his time and the plan to play Hill/Gilliam a lot will take away some reps and shrink his role this year.

171 - Prunty B Remember we are at 171. Prunty is one of those high upside prospects you kind of like to take here. He is a bit unproven vs high end competition but was really good last year. I think he made questionable choices on his college play locations and portal timings that didn't allow him to get enough tape on film. But his RAS and PFF grades speak highly of him and he was very good last year. Watching his tape i saw a lot of good things. He does live up to that RAS in a lot of respects. The main issues I saw were at times his tackling wasn't the best (sometimes unoptimal angles that could have been broken) and despite his sensational 3 cone time for a 6'1.5 CB that didn't always show up on change of direction as sharply as i like. However this is one of those swing for the fences picks like Edelman was. He has the traits, he played at Wake Forest last year and did well, and while it isn't Alabama it is a notable school which played notable competition. It is a swing for the fences kind of pick. I can't dislike it much.

196 - Crownover A+ I didn't think they would be picking tackle again in the draft and not an immediate need but the value here is SENSATIONAL. One of the steals of the draft for sure. Everyone loaded up on tackle early and it caused a guy who needs a year but has all the tools you can't teach and a good base to fall. To find a project like this that isn't far away from potentially being a 10 year quality starter this late is fantastic drafting.

212 - Obiazor D They brought him here to be a specail teamer. Not a LB. That is clear to me. But despite his 2 blocked kicks in his college career, considering he will likely only ever see the field as a STer, is he good enough to make it on that alone? If that is all you do you need to be REALLY good. I am not convinced he is.

234 - Morton C If he is here just to be a camp arm is it an F and waste. IF he is here to be a cheap quality QB back up for 4 years. This is actually good value. Split the difference and call it a C.

245 - Miller B They needed an RB and they got one. I am not a big believer he will be someone here for the long run but was probably the best guy left on the board and now you don't need to fight after the draft to get him.

247 - Hutchins F Even at the end of the draft, this one makes no sense to me. The only explanation is they saw absolutely no one worth picking and would rather not have the pick at all as an UDFA contract allows a little more freedom. Maybe he is a guy they picked just to cut.

Overall only in the context of knowing AJ Brown is in the bag does this draft make sense, as it was so much building things to fill out your team more than have immediate impact this year. So in that context...

Final Grade: B

 

[rochrist]

But drafted a LT-only in the 1st round

I've seen a number of sources speculating that he can move to RT or even inside if needed. He certainly seems willing.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

They were very successful at getting ahead of runs at positions in 2025, so I am inclined to trust their judgment regarding what other teams are going to do.

This is a fair point.

 

[rochrist]

Day 3 was fumbled a bit at the end... but you have to forgive that a little when the first 5 or so picks where strong.

28 - Lomu - A- good value at a need spot, but very possibly lacks instant impact. However, in the event Campbell can't hold down OT it gives you a contingency without just punting the season away. Cause a subpar LT can tank everything. Best case he doesn't play at all this year. Which is not what you ideally want on a first round pick with needs. So it can't be an A+ in any case.

I disagree only in the sense that if he turns out to be a 10 year building block, then he's an A, whether he gets much action in year one or not.

 

[mgteich]

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171 - Prunty B Remember we are at 171. Prunty is one of those high upside prospects you kind of like to take here. He is a bit unproven vs high end competition but was really good last year. I think he made questionable choices on his college play locations and portal timings that didn't allow him to get enough tape on film. But his RAS and PFF grades speak highly of him and he was very good last year. Watching his tape i saw a lot of good things. He does live up to that RAS in a lot of respects. The main issues I saw were at times his tackling wasn't the best (sometimes unoptimal angles that could have been broken) and despite his sensational 3 cone time for a 6'1.5 CB that didn't always show up on change of direction as sharply as i like. However this is one of those swing for the fences picks like Edelman was. He has the traits, he played at Wake Forest last year and did well, and while it isn't Alabama it is a notable school which played notable competition. It is a swing for the fences kind of pick. I can't dislike it much.

I didn't know that Belichick posted here.

 

[JayNM]

I've seen a number of sources speculating that he can move to RT or even inside if needed. He certainly seems willing.

Not against it, this goes back that I dont think Campbell's spot is guaranteed

 

[Zuma]

People grading lower because the Pats had the next to last pick in each round is….dumb. That’s not how grading works. It’s based on value of the player taken where they were drafted and what they can provide to the team…not because the team went to the Super Bowl.

 

[Bill Lee]

You have a deep need for excitement, don't you?

FWIW, I initially read "excitement" as "excrement"....

Seems to fit.

 

[condon84]

Love our first 3 picks.

I think Lomu is gonna be a swing tackle backup unless Campbell is a complete disaster.

Jaca I can see get plenty of snaps, even starts if Landry is hurt.

Raridon imo is gonna be a stud.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

A++++++

 

[DaBruinz]

We drafted a 4th round RT-only player in the 6th Round. This has exactly zero to do with the team's opinions regarding Campbell.

But drafted a LT-only in the 1st round

Both of you are incorrect.

Lomu has taken snaps at RT, though not many, during his college career.

Crownover played an entire year at LT before moving to RT.

 

[DaBruinz]

Not against it, this goes back that I dont think Campbell's spot is guaranteed

What is your basis for this??