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  1. SMU_Sox

    Game Balls vs Chargers

    Well, things weren't all bad this weekend... SMU WON THE AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Oh but this is the Pats thread. I think at this point it's finding what you have on the roster. Maybe you don't want Onwenu there at RT?? Honestly if they trot him out there next week don't we think...
  2. SMU_Sox

    Game Balls vs Giants

    There are so many highly picked QBs who suck but you picked two guys who do not. Goff is actually a decent starting QB. He isn't a top 5 guy but if you give him protection he can execute well. Goff's reputation is bullshit. He has met and exceeded all the Lions coaching staff challenges. He has...
  3. SMU_Sox

    Who do YOU want Pats to end up with in draft?

    Reminds me of Big Ben a bit. He isn't a dual-threat - he's not a statue back there. It is also unclear how his earlier play/performance/injuries have changed and if it is permanent. Questions on if he can do it though are skewed by how much time his excellent OL gives him. He isn't running...
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    Who do YOU want Pats to end up with in draft?

    I was a big Anthony Richardson guy. I am a big Daniels guy. I was a big Lamar guy. All 3 are different. Daniels vs AR is another topic. I can see that. I think NFL teams probably already have him there and the media is woefully behind as usual in know who the guys are this year. I think there...
  5. SMU_Sox

    Why is the NFL playing bad football now?

    12, 21, 13, etc. and heavier personnel groups that you can pass out of. Bill saw it coming! He got two tight ends but one turned out to be Jonnu and neither guy is a blocker. Neither is an elite receiving talent either. See the Ravens, 49ers, Eagles, Browns (I think but could be wrong), Vikings...
  6. SMU_Sox

    Why is the NFL playing bad football now?

    And so has Dan Quinn. It's helped see an improvement in Dallas, they are one of the best defenses in football. Has it helped the Seahawks?
  7. SMU_Sox

    Who do YOU want Pats to end up with in draft?

    I do not like Maye. He reminds me of Mac Jones with a better arm and more athleticism. Prone to the same kinds of maddening turnovers and decision making. I have now watched 2 of his all-22 from this year and last year. I get the hype but he's not the same guy as Stroud. And I loved Stroud and AR.
  8. SMU_Sox

    Who do YOU want Pats to end up with in draft?

    It's ball security, reckless decision making, not processing and winning consistently enough in the pocket. Williams has some warts to his game. I can see why people want to stay away. Me personally? I have my concerns with Williams but I am drafting him 1,1... I think. There are probably other...
  9. SMU_Sox

    Why is the NFL playing bad football now?

    Lack of practice time hurts. I don't think I would put it on the college offenses getting into the NFL. Pete Carroll's defense, that heavy press-zone C3 shit, when that took over it was bad for defenses. Let me explain. So the deal with Carroll's defense is that you absolutely need linebackers...
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    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    All out on Legette. He's an old guy who didn't break out until now. He's a big dude who uses his size and strength to win but has a 3-4-5 year advantage on guys. Senior WRs are bad bets.
  11. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    BTW @Super Nomario and I have both looked at this. You can get the QB first. You can build the team first. Either strategy works as long as you can get the QB eventually. My preference though is if you like the QB then take him. You might not get another shot at a guy you like of that caliber.
  12. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    Ultimately it's hard to solve OT, WR, and QB in one draft. Hard choices will have to be made and there are a lot of possible combinations you can have that look "good". This is probably at least a 2 year rebuild on offense. And the frustrating thing there is by that time the defense will have...
  13. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    The thing is though that finding a "solid" OT on day 2 is tough. If you define solid as a top 30 OT those hit rates are around 29% on day 2. Round 2 is a little better though. It is around a 43% hit rate. So if you aren't taking an OT round 1 you probably have to take one round 2 if you want a...
  14. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    To be fair Mac's post-snap processing, an issue discussed in depth pre-draft and during his first 3 years, is the issue. He frankly sucks right now post-snap. If you don't have post-snap processing and you can't create out of structure... what do you bring to the table?
  15. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    I would go Jayden Daniels myself over Penix, Nix, or JJ. I don't think people realize how good he has been this season... yet. I have watched 5 of his games so far. Been blown away. No all-22 though. I have been trying to watch Oregon, Washington, LSU, for multiple reasons: they also have top...
  16. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    Yeah, that's the other thing - if you have one guy graded out that highly, and I think you would for MHJr. the whole positional scarcity of OT is less relevant because you're looking at a near flawless WR prospect and a guy I wouldn't be surprised wears a gold jacket one day. His 2022 tape was...
  17. SMU_Sox

    2024 Draft In-Season Notes

    I need to see more out of JJ. Penix has an unfortunate injury history. He's not the most mobile guy but he can avoid sacks. He's kind of like Big Ben? I like Penix a lot but/and he's a genuine gun slinger and he will take a lot of risks. His accuracy can be spotty too at times. He's a pocket...
  18. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    Which round? Which pick area? 1-10? 10-20? Round 2? Round 3? I would need to see more tape. I should start digging in this weekend formally. LT wise you can't go wrong with either guy. If Alt has made the improvements the people I trust claim he has made than I would lean Alt.
  19. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    My gut tells me I will have MHJr. as an 8.5+ tier prospect and both the OTs as well as maybe a couple more as 8.0-8.49. He is absolutely on another level. Too early to tell with the OTs. 2022 film though would lead me to think that.
  20. SMU_Sox

    What Positions Should the Patriots Focus on Offense on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Draft

    Yes! Take more cracks at it. Another day 2 pick is another 25% shot at a tier 3 or better player at a lot of positions.