Draft Do-Over: 10 Players the Patriots Could Have Drafted Instead of Ryan Mallett
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![]() Prior to his ridiculous contract with Philly, he would have been great in the Patriots secondary. (USA TODAY Images) |
10) Byron Maxwell — I know, I know. Some of you will read this and say, “Maxwell?! He’s way overpaid.” You would be correct. But we aren’t inheriting his ridiculous contract the Philadelphia Eagles gave him last off-season. He would’ve been an interesting prospect to develop in a secondary which desperately needed help and could still use some additional talent.
Actual Draft Position: Round 6, 173 overall





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