2024 NFL Draft 4th through 7th round gamethread WITH SPOILERS
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Interesting that the combine had him listed at FS. Wonder if he can develop into a true centerfielder to let them bring Dugger back closer to the line.
Seems like a bit of a project to convert him to FS based on some of the write ups on him I've read which mention he doesn't recognize routes well, but he's a 6th round pick and this is where you take those sorts of shots, hope it works out.
For the olds in the room, the Pats actually used their first SEVEN selections on offensive players in 1969:
1-6. Ron Sellers, WR, Florida
2-32. Mike Montler, C, Colorado
3-58. Carl Garrett, RB, New Mexico Highlands
5-110. Onree Jackson, QB, Alabama A+M
7-162. Rick Hackley, OT, New Mexico State
8-188. Bob Gladiux, RB, Notre Dame
9-209. Steve Alexakos, OG, San Jose State
Ok yeah, this makes more sense as a cover safety, which is something they need. A lot of guys who don't quite possess the elite corner speed turn out to be pretty good cover safeties, and this would be a good addition in that role.
Here's the quick and dirty ESPN write up on him:
Dial started 29 games over the past three seasons and had 31 passes defended over the past three seasons. He has good length and top-end speed. He is physical, has good instincts and is competitive at the catch point. -- Steve Muench
Like, ok, that totally works for a cover safety. Decent size, good top end speed for that position, is highly competitive, and is physical. I like it.
Here's the quick and dirty ESPN write up on him:
Dial started 29 games over the past three seasons and had 31 passes defended over the past three seasons. He has good length and top-end speed. He is physical, has good instincts and is competitive at the catch point. -- Steve Muench
Like, ok, that totally works for a cover safety. Decent size, good top end speed for that position, is highly competitive, and is physical. I like it.
I vaguely remember the Carl Garret pick almost causing the Grandfathers of Sam Horn board to explode for taking an RB from a small school so high……
Those Harvard stadium games were fun. That team sucked but the parties in the stands were great.
On three, everyone through your snowball at Gary Cuozzo! Five minutes later: "Attention, if any more snowballs are thrown at the Vikings bench, this game will be suspended by the officials here."
It's an assumption, yes. In my opinion it's a pretty reasonable assumption given that Polk was the 10th receiver picked and DeJean was the 3rd corner and was snapped up 3 picks later by an excellent front office and was widely given high marks by most sources.
Is it possible that the Pats really had Polk as a better player than all but two CBs in the draft? I guess. Is it likely, especially in light of the comments Wolf made that basically they were intensely focused on building the offense and the other picks they made? Probably not in my opinion. The Occam's razor explanation here is that the Patriots were going to pick an OT or WR in R2, and there was a huge run on OTs and WRs so they just took who they thought was the best OT/WR available. Is it defensible? Sure I guess, but it's a little disappointing.
Love the Milton pick. Classic Wolfe/Packers. I'm all in on Maye but there's a chance he doesn't work out and taking a long shot QB here with close to no opportunity cost is a great move. For all we know he could be the Kirk Cousins to RG3
Looking forward to the “Joe Milton will never make it to the practice squad” debates in August when he’s on the roster bubble.
I LOVE this pick. Not because I’m down on Maye (far from it) but because I like having another young guy with some legit tools that could be a backup or, if he really improves his weaknesses, a potential starter. Good insurance pick for Maye but also could be a guy you trade down the line. Very interesting.
Wolf learned this from his father who always kept taking QB's when he had a prime Brett Favre.
Wouldn’t it be a hell of a thing if Milton actually outplays Maye in camp. (Not just against fourth stringers but legitimately outplays him)
Here's an interesting piece of intel from Doug Kyed. He tweeted this before the Milton pick.
View: https://twitter.com/DougKyed/status/1784322431282282699
Among the Patriots' draft picks so far, WR Ja'Lynn Polk was the only player who didn't take a 30 visit. And the Patriots had all the intel they needed on him from WR coach Tyler Hughes, who was on Washington's staff last season.
View: https://twitter.com/DougKyed/status/1784322431282282699
Among the Patriots' draft picks so far, WR Ja'Lynn Polk was the only player who didn't take a 30 visit. And the Patriots had all the intel they needed on him from WR coach Tyler Hughes, who was on Washington's staff last season.
But all he has to do is beat out Zappe, right? They'll keep 3 QBs, I would think.
View: https://twitter.com/tomecurran/status/1784323862944944254
The Patriots have gone from having two of the least explosive arms in an NFL quarterback room to having two of the more explosive arms by coupling Milton with Drake Maye
The Patriots have gone from having two of the least explosive arms in an NFL quarterback room to having two of the more explosive arms by coupling Milton with Drake Maye
It would be fun if they develop both QBs and rotate them like the Bruins do with their goalies, keep the other teams guessing from week to week.
