With the 2016 NFL Draft over the Patriots have brought in their UDFA class, and always seem to have at least one player that will make the 53-man roster.
The ratings in the Boston area for Thursday night’s Day 1 of the NFL Draft were the lowest in the USA, being the 56th rated city out of 56 Neilsen markets.
The Patriots selected once in the 4th round before picking four times between the 6th and 7th rounds. One position not addressed was running back.
With The 2016 NFL Draft just days away it is time for our final stab at predicting how Bill Belichick will go with the Patriots Mock Draft 5.0, Final Edition
You can bet your butt at 60 or 61,there’s gotta be some defensive tackles that are sitting there that look and smell like New England Patriots
But the time has come to put the draft on a revolving basis where each team’s host city should hold the draft. In fact, the time is long overdue.
We went back and made a list of our Top 5 drafts in the Patriots history. And the 2016 class will have some big shoes to fill.
The Patriots still have needs at OT, RB, CB and now at DT with the releases of Dominique Easley, Chris Jones, and Ishmaa’ily Kitchen
While much has been made about the Pats inability to develop wide receivers, the interior pass rushing presence has been missing for quite some time.
Hargrave has the first step explosion to get off the line quickly and get after the quarterback with excellent snap anticipation.
Carl Nassib from Penn State led the country in sacks with 15.5 in 2015 and also had 19.5 tackles for loss (TFL) and six forced fumbles.
Cravens can be expected to play the WILL linebacker position. He’d also be an outstanding candidate to play the “Big Nickel” position for the Patriots.
Booker would be a perfect complement to the New England offense. A big, reliable back to get the tough yards inside and provide a target in the passing game
Boyd would immediately mesh with the Patriots offense. He has the ability to run crisp routes, get immediate separation and stretch the field horizontally
Team Addresses Needs While Taking Best Available with Top 4 Picks With free agency slowing down somewhat, the Patriots continue to be active and with the draft less than 3 […]