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Patriots Draft Needs <\/strong><\/p>\n

It has been well documented that the Patriots need a QB, a game changing Wide Receiver or two, and a starting Left Tackle.\u00a0 But a 4-13 team needs more than just those three positions.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a dive into those other needs as well as the prioritization of the top three needs.<\/p>\n

QB \u2013 Mac Jones was destroyed by the Patriots team management and coaching staff.\u00a0 He wasn\u2019t a great passer, but he was a good, serviceable game manager.\u00a0 This was evident by his rookie season that was actually better than Tom Brady\u2019s 1st<\/sup> season at the helm.<\/p>\n

The Patriots have Jacoby Brissett, another journeyman game manager.\u00a0 Brissett will never be great, but he can be a stop gap measure, and maybe longer than a year.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be surprised if the Patriots Trade back, meaning that they are not sold on the remaining two QBs.\u00a0 The consensus is that Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels go one, two.\u00a0 That leaves Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy.\u00a0 I\u2019m not sold on either.\u00a0 QB is my #2 priority.<\/p>\n

This tidbit I got from Scott Pioli.\u00a0 He thinks the Patriots might draft two QB\u2019s.<\/p>\n

OL – The biggest problem on the Patriots is the Offensive Line.\u00a0 This is my top priority.\u00a0 They need a young, plug and play Left Tackle which they can build their line around for the next 10 years.\u00a0 Pair the LT with RT Michael Onwenu and you have a good start.\u00a0 The Patriots had 9 different starting line combinations during the season.\u00a0 The Bills consequently had the same starting 5 on the line for the entire season.\u00a0 Get back to establishing the run and make it easier on the QB with play-action passes.<\/p>\n

I am not sold on Cole Strange, but he was ranked 26th<\/sup> and Sidy Sow 27th<\/sup> amongst all Guards by Pro Football Focus.\u00a0 That means they are both a little better than middle of the road Guards at this point (there are 64 starting Guards in the league).\u00a0 Strange hasn\u2019t lived up to being drafted in the 1st<\/sup> round and was hurt all of pre-season and didn\u2019t finish the year.<\/p>\n

Sow actually didn\u2019t have a bad rookie year despite the number of times you saw him get beat.\u00a0 He was the highest-ranked rookie Guard in the league.\u00a0 There is room for improvement in his second year.<\/p>\n

Backups at both Guard and Tackle positions are needed. \u00a0David Andrews is back for what should be his final season.\u00a0 He had some injuries last season and that may be associated with age.\u00a0 \u00a0It\u2019s time to draft his replacement and a Guard that can play Center too would be a good choice.<\/p>\n

WR \u2013 The Patriots WR Corp is one of the slowest and lack agility.\u00a0 What was a staple of the Patriots scouts when drafting WRs was good 3-cone drill times.\u00a0 This drill shows quick agility and change of direction.\u00a0 Anything under 7.00 is very good.\u00a0 KJ Osborn is the only receiver with a 7.00 3-cone.\u00a0 Promising rookie DeMario Douglas ran a 7.04.\u00a0 The Patriots need a big play receiver or two that can play on the outside.\u00a0 I like the Osborn signing and hope that Bourne can come back to form.\u00a0 WR is my #3 priority.<\/p>\n

RB \u2013 Ezekiel Elliott played well for the Patriots as Rhamondre Stevensons\u2019 backup.\u00a0 The Patriots signed Antonio Gibson as a third-down receiving back, but he is not so much a runner. \u00a0\u00a0The Patriots need another running back or two.<\/p>\n

TE \u2013 Both the Patriots TEs will turn 30 during the season.\u00a0 Neither are blockers.\u00a0 The Alex Van Pelt offense often requires 2 or 3 TEs.\u00a0 Drafting a couple of TE\u2019s is a distinct possibility.<\/p>\n

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(PHOTO: New England linebackers Matthew Judon and Ja’Whaun Bentley roar as they celebrate one of many quarterback sacks, this one in the first half. The New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> hosts the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on Nov 6, 2020. [The Providence Journal \/ Kris Craig])<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t spend any draft capital on Defense.\u00a0 The Patriots need to repair the Offense which has been neglected for far too many years.\u00a0 If I was to draft players on Defense it would be a Safety\/Cornerback or Linebacker that can play special teams.<\/p>\n

Special Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Patriots need a kicker, but I wouldn\u2019t use any draft capital on a kicker. There is a kicker in the UFL making some noise.\u00a0 He is 5 of 5 on FG attempts, 4 of 5 are over 50 yards, with two over 60 yards.\u00a0 His name is Jake Bates and I would sign him now and not use a draft pick on a kicker.<\/p>\n

Other Draft Tidbits<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited for what the new Patriots brain trust will do in this draft.\u00a0 Eliot Wolf\u2019s fingerprints are all over the hires since Bill Belichick\u2019s departure.\u00a0 Belichick always surprised us with his picks because he was so unpredictable.\u00a0 I wonder how closely Wolf will stick to the \u201cPacker Way\u201d his father professed.\u00a0 That would be drafting the best player available despite positional need, developing that talent, and resigning them.\u00a0 The Patriots have so many glaring needs that a trade-down scenario would fit the Packer Way.\u00a0 If the Patriots receive an offer from Minnesota of picks 11 and 23 in the 1st<\/sup> round and a 2025 1st<\/sup> round pick for the #3 pick.\u00a0 I think that would be very hard to pass up.<\/p>\n

Every NFL team is allowed to bring 30 prospective draft-eligible players into their building for further medical evaluation, further evaluation of critical thinking and football knowledge, and just overall football evaluation.\u00a0 In the Patriots’ \u201c30\u201d visits, one of the last ones to come in was Michael Penix QB Washington.\u00a0 This may be because the team wanted a better medical checkup on Penix, who has had two ACL surgeries, or they have serious interest in him should they trade down.\u00a0 \u00a0I do believe that Penix is off many NFL teams’ draft boards because of his knee issues.<\/p>\n

A player to keep an eye on for the Patriots on Day Three is Pitt WR Bub Means.\u00a0 Patriots Assistant WR coach Tiquan Underwood was the WR coach at Pitt.\u00a0 Means is a big receiver at 6\u20191\u201d 227 lbs. and still ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine.\u00a0 At his Pro Day weigh-in, Means weighed in at 227 lbs., 15 lbs. heavier than the 212 he weighed at the Combine.\u00a0 The Combine was in late March and his Pro Day was a month later on April 27th.<\/p>\n

An interesting discussion was held on talk radio.\u00a0 On the Felger and Mazz show, the theory being floated was that the Patriots’ front office was badly split about the potential 3rd<\/sup> QB in the draft and whether they should draft either Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy.\u00a0 In the spirit of collaboration, everyone had their say, and three distinct camps developed.\u00a0 Ownership wanted Jayden Daniels because of the Wow Factor drafting a Heisman trophy winner.<\/p>\n

The Commanders are expected to select Daniels.\u00a0 Those in favor of JJ McCarthy were speculated to be Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf.\u00a0 The Offensive Coordinator, Alex Van Pelt, and Offensive Assistant, Ben McAdoo, apparently want Drake Maye.\u00a0 This new spirit of collaboration may just result in chaos.\u00a0 If Eliot Wolf receives an offer for the 3rd<\/sup> pick, they just might take it because there is no consensus amongst the Patriots coaches, scouts, and Front Office.<\/p>\n

Next week I will have my final Patriots 7 round mock on Tuesday and a full 1st<\/sup> round draft on Wednesday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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