Hey, draftniks – it’s that time again! And this time, @SMU_Sox has helped define a better-than-before draft contest approach, one that plays out in two parts.
As in past years, you get to pick 20 players for the Pats. Please submit these as last name, first name, position, school. There aren’t any official points for adding comments on why you think a player would be a good fit, but I always like reading them…
With respect to the contest itself: Part 1 gets settled on May 4. At that point, all the draft choices will have been selected (from Apr 29-May 1), and the Pats will have had 72 hours to sign UDFAs. In a twist, this year, points are being weighted towards the top of the draft, to reward SoSHers who see best-fit prospects who can contribute immediately the same way BB does:
Now – the all-new part 2! Sticking with the “best fits matter” theme, in Part 2, you get 5 points for everyone you picked who makes the initial 53 roster. Again, $50 to the Jimmy Fund in the name of the winner, with ties going to whoever submitted their picks first.
Looking forward to exercising my credit card for a good cause, and to making y'all feel better with my own picks and score...
As in past years, you get to pick 20 players for the Pats. Please submit these as last name, first name, position, school. There aren’t any official points for adding comments on why you think a player would be a good fit, but I always like reading them…
With respect to the contest itself: Part 1 gets settled on May 4. At that point, all the draft choices will have been selected (from Apr 29-May 1), and the Pats will have had 72 hours to sign UDFAs. In a twist, this year, points are being weighted towards the top of the draft, to reward SoSHers who see best-fit prospects who can contribute immediately the same way BB does:
- If you correctly pick a Pats first round draft choice: 4 points
- If you correctly pick a Pats second round draft choice: 3 points
- If you correctly pick a Pats day three draft choice: 2 points
- If you correctly pick a UDFA who signs with the Pats: 2 points
- BONUS! If you are one of only one or two people who pick someone who the Pats select/sign, you get an additional point for being uniquely clued in.
Now – the all-new part 2! Sticking with the “best fits matter” theme, in Part 2, you get 5 points for everyone you picked who makes the initial 53 roster. Again, $50 to the Jimmy Fund in the name of the winner, with ties going to whoever submitted their picks first.
Looking forward to exercising my credit card for a good cause, and to making y'all feel better with my own picks and score...