{"id":36566,"date":"2021-04-26T07:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=36566"},"modified":"2021-04-25T18:59:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T22:59:58","slug":"2021-draft-think-ahead-to-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2021\/04\/26\/2021-draft-think-ahead-to-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Patriots Draft: Think Ahead to 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

This upcoming Draft is not about 2021, but 2022.\u00a0 According to Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal, the Patriots have 29 Free Agents in 2022.\u00a0 I don\u2019t feel all 29 players will make the 53 man roster, but that is almost as many players in a contract year as they had last year.\u00a0 They will have $160K tied up in contracts for 2022 and the Cap is expected to $200M in 2022.\u00a0 \u00a0So they won’t have the money available to sign Free Agents that they had in 2021.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t expect any rookie draft pick to have any impact on the 2021 team.\u00a0 I have always loved Bill Parcell\u2019s quote about rookie Terry Glenn, a reporter asked about Glenn\u2019s play in the pre-season, and Parcell\u2019s replied \u201cHe is like a ball in high grass \u2026 lost!\u201d\u00a0 That is how Belichick treats rookies too.\u00a0 It takes a year for them to get acclimated to the speed of the Pro Game.\u00a0 Last season was an exception. \u00a0\u00a0Kyle Dugger played a lot early in the season because he grasped the concepts and quickly processed the information.\u00a0 With his physical tools, he should have a great 2022 season.<\/p>\n

The second player that played a lot was Michael Onwenu.\u00a0 The surprise of the 2021 season, the sixth round selection, #182 overall (what is it about 6th<\/sup> round Michigan picks) started all 16 games at either, LG, RG, or RT.\u00a0 Per Pro Football Focus, Onwenu was the 3rd<\/sup> highest ranked rookie behind ROY Justin Jefferson and Washington pass rusher Chase Young.\u00a0 Onwenu allowed only three sacks (26) and one penalty (T-73) over 927 snaps (35). \u00a0The numbers in parentheses are overall in the league, not just rookies.\u00a0 In weeks 15 and 16 against Miami and Buffalo, Onwenu allowed no pressures in either game.\u00a0 His best game was actually at LG.\u00a0 Many Patriots draftniks think the Patriots need to draft a Tackle because Tent Brown is on a one-year contract and don\u2019t believe the Patriots will exercise the 5th<\/sup> year option on Isaiah Wynn.\u00a0 I believe the Patriots will re-sign one of them and move Onwenu back to RT.<\/p>\n

The need for 2022 will be either LG or T.\u00a0 I have been pushing for unheralded Division III LG\/ C Quinn Meinerz.\u00a0 I saw him dominate the DTs in the Senior Bowl practices.\u00a0 His Pro Day numbers were all in the top 10 all-time for an interior offensive lineman. \u00a0In the final Senior Bowl practice, Meinerz broke his hand and continued to practice.\u00a0 He begged Miami coach Brian Flores to play in the game but was overruled by the medical staff.\u00a0 He couldn\u2019t Bench Press at the Pro Day because of the broken hand, but his previously documented number was 30 reps at 225#.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m afraid the Patriots scouts will not evaluate Meinerz high enough because of the lower level of competition.\u00a0 Bill Belichick has stated that he will be more in sync with his scouts and not ignore their recommendations.\u00a0 I hope that the O Line coaches Cole Popovich and Carmen Bricillo, who attended Meinerz Pro Day, can convince Belichick to take him.\u00a0 I think passing on Meinerz, who has the possibility to be a long-term fixture on your O line would be a big mistake.<\/p>\n

Cornerback is a big need in 2022.\u00a0 Both Stephon Gilmore and JC Jackson are Free Agents in 2022.\u00a0 I have to pick a CB high in this draft to replace one of them.\u00a0 If the Patriots QB has been taken before their selection at 15, look to see if either of the top two CB\u2019s, Patrick Surtain or Jaycee Horn are available.\u00a0 If both have been taken, look for a trade (s) down to take a CB.\u00a0 The goal would be to acquire more draft capital to trade up into the top 75.<\/p>\n

An interesting point was brought up by Miquel Benzan @PatsCap in his Q&A session.\u00a0 Benzan answered a question about Stephon Gilmore’s compensation should he leave via Free Agency next year.\u00a0 The Patriots would only receive a 5th round compensation because Gilmore is a 10-year veteran.<\/p>\n

I think the Patriots still need two Wide Receivers, one being a slot receiver to replace Edelman and another Big Receiver with speed to replace N\u2019Keal Harry, who could be a draft-day trade.<\/p>\n

The tier two QB\u2019s will all be gone by pick 75.\u00a0 My pick would be Davis Mills.\u00a0 He has the size, completion percentage over 60%, and good TD to INT ratio.<\/p>\n

Dont’a Hightower is close to retirement.\u00a0 A replacement ILB is also a need for 2022.<\/p>\n

At running back, Damien Harris is solid, but I don\u2019t see the Patriots exercising Sony Michel\u2019s option.\u00a0 They may take two RB\u2019s, one a receiver out of the backfield, maybe a power back for the run game behind Harris.\u00a0 James White is on a one-year contract.\u00a0 He is betting that he has a good year and there will be more money available for Free Agents in 2022.<\/p>\n

Devin McCourty will not be here forever, so a Free Safety that can fill his position in 2022, will be another need.<\/p>\n

This is a poor draft year for DTs.\u00a0 There are a couple of late-round Nose Tackles that might interest the Patriots.\u00a0 They have signed Davon Godchaux, Montavious Adams, and Carl Davis.\u00a0 Adams and Davis are on one-year contracts.\u00a0 Maybe neither make the team?\u00a0 Davis played well when he is healthy.\u00a0 He has a history of concussions.\u00a0 This is another position that needs support for 2022.<\/p>\n

Special teams are always on Bill Belichick’s mind.\u00a0 Matthew Slater is also getting up there in age and getting a player to take his place should also be a priority for 2022.\u00a0 Avery Williams, CB, Boise State, is the perfect replacement for Slater.\u00a0 He will get a year of learning under Slater.\u00a0 \u00a0Another player I like for the Patriots that has all 4 ST units in his resume is Michigan FB Ben Mason.\u00a0 I think Mason could beat out Jakob Johnson for the starting FB role.\u00a0 Brandon Bolden is 31 and getting a running back that can play special teams is a priority.\u00a0 This might be an opportunity for a UDFA to make the team.<\/p>\n

Notice I didn\u2019t mention Quarterback?\u00a0 Any quarterback taken will be for 2022, not this year.\u00a0 A former consultant to the Patriots and Belichick confidant, Mike Lombardi dropped this little gem, \u201cIf the Patriots don\u2019t have a quarterback rated as a top 15 pick, then they will pass and move on to another player that has a top 15 evaluation.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Do not expect them to trade up for a QB.\u00a0 \u00a0Cam Newton is signed to a backup contract.\u00a0 He may in fact be the starter for 2021 (I hope not). \u00a0There may be room to trade for another QB before the start of the season, whether or not they draft a QB.<\/p>\n

So all in all, this draft is to support the 2022 season!\u00a0 Think ahead!<\/p>\n

Julian Edelman Media Star<\/strong><\/p>\n

It didn\u2019t take long for Edelman to find a new gig.\u00a0 Edelman has signed on with the Inside the NFL crew for their weekly show.\u00a0 Inside the NFL is moving from Showtime to Paramount +.\u00a0 Edelman also signed an agreement for his production company Coast Productions with CBS\/Viacom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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