Draft Do-Over: 10 Players the Patriots Could Have Drafted Instead of Ryan Mallett
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 Thomas is now with the Jaguars, but it’s hard not to ponder the Patriots’ offense with both Thomas and Gronkowski. |
5) Julius Thomas — The Broncos selected Thomas in 2011, but it wasn’t until 2013 when he exploded onto the scene. His 65 receptions and 12 touchdowns made Denver’s passing attack incredibly dangerous. He would have been behind Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, until 2013, it would have been amazing to see a seamless transition into a new dynamic duo in the Pats two tight end sets.
Actual Draft Position: Round 4, 129 overall
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