Well, it is that time again. Christmas and Hanukkah had a baby for football fans called the NFL Draft. God personally tried to watch again at Cowboys Stadium but the roof was closed. On a personal note I was in heaven this weekend with you all here and then having a chance to go to the draft.
The list went 6/9 if we don't count Georgia as a Belichick - College connection and 7/9 so 77.8% of picks if we do count Georgia and 66.7% if we don't. If you want to look for potential UDFA's check it out.
So.
Let's recap:
1.23: Isaiah Wynn. OT/OG Smarter humans than me who specialize in the offensive line for ITP and NDT are in love with Wynn. And they think he can play and excel at tackle. If not we got an elite prospect who can either be a swing or backup tackle or an elite guard. Many had him as a top 15 talent in the class and most of the guys I follow had him cracking the top 10 or close to it.
I love our line next year. It's stacked. It is also stacked in 2019 and beyond. That's great.
1.31: Sony Michel. RB: a potential 3-down back who does projects to do everything well and has burst and speed to be a homerun threat. He is the perfect compliment to Gronk on the field. You will have no fucking clue what we are going to do.
2.56: Duke Dawson, CB: potentially versatile CB. He was a divisive prospect. I can't tell you with any confidence how this pans out but they needed a CB prospect to develop now and he fits their profile. Good job.
5.143: Ja'Whaun Bentley LB: If he replaces Roberts good /knee-jerk but he is a slower defend the run type of LB. That still plays a role in the NFL but this is the first pick where I don't like it based on the player.
6.178: Christian Sam LB: He is a potential 3-down LB and could excel as a middle of the field K&D defender. I think he has even more athletic potential based on his performance in 2015 pre foot injury in 2016.
6.210: Braxton Berrios WR: His 3-cone and 40 are ridiculous for a slot receiver in the 6th round. He is undersized but that's ok for a slot and return specialist. This guy is going to be so much fun to watch here. Loved this pick too. Masco called it the whole time too.
7.219: Danny Etling QB: PFF has discussed that the best predictor of NFL success is how you throw in a clean pocket and Etling was 6th there in 2018. Also, he's worked on his mechanics a lot. Ok, I am interested but absolutely no expectations here.
7.243: Keion Crossen, CB: Don't know much about him aside from his out of this world athleticism.
7.250: Ryan Izzo: We needed a blocking TE on the cheap and Izzo can do that. It's the 250th pick and they got a guy who does a limited role well.
UDFA's: TBD
Overall my biggest issue with this years haul is Sony Michel at 31 vs using that pick on a defender or trading down. I love Sony Michel. I love his fit with the Patriots. But I had thought that 31 should have been used on defense. Maybe Harold Landry or Sam Hubbard, or even Lorenzo Carter.
That being said they have this in 2019's draft:
1st
2nd (via Bears)
2nd
3rd (via Lions)
3rd (projected comp)
3rd (projected comp)
4th
5th
6th (projected comp)
7th
7th (via Eagles) 7th (projected comp)
6 picks in the top 100 next year and then they make 5 more in day 3.
Overall I think they netted 5 starters (some can play ST) in Wynn, Michel, Dawson, Sam, and Berrios with Etling as a complete unknown, and Ryan Izzo and Bentley give you sub-package players who are strong at the role they play. My biggest complaint is that they did not spend significant draft capital upgrading the front 7. But overall I'm happy. I think they did a good job. If you can get 5 starters from a draft pat yourself on the back. Realistically some of these guys are going to be busts but until it happens I will keep the faith. Also, I have not seen or read much of anything about Crossen other than he was on the visits list. Has anyone watched his tape?
So what did you all think of Draftmas?
The list went 6/9 if we don't count Georgia as a Belichick - College connection and 7/9 so 77.8% of picks if we do count Georgia and 66.7% if we don't. If you want to look for potential UDFA's check it out.
So.
Let's recap:
1.23: Isaiah Wynn. OT/OG Smarter humans than me who specialize in the offensive line for ITP and NDT are in love with Wynn. And they think he can play and excel at tackle. If not we got an elite prospect who can either be a swing or backup tackle or an elite guard. Many had him as a top 15 talent in the class and most of the guys I follow had him cracking the top 10 or close to it.
I love our line next year. It's stacked. It is also stacked in 2019 and beyond. That's great.
1.31: Sony Michel. RB: a potential 3-down back who does projects to do everything well and has burst and speed to be a homerun threat. He is the perfect compliment to Gronk on the field. You will have no fucking clue what we are going to do.
2.56: Duke Dawson, CB: potentially versatile CB. He was a divisive prospect. I can't tell you with any confidence how this pans out but they needed a CB prospect to develop now and he fits their profile. Good job.
5.143: Ja'Whaun Bentley LB: If he replaces Roberts good /knee-jerk but he is a slower defend the run type of LB. That still plays a role in the NFL but this is the first pick where I don't like it based on the player.
6.178: Christian Sam LB: He is a potential 3-down LB and could excel as a middle of the field K&D defender. I think he has even more athletic potential based on his performance in 2015 pre foot injury in 2016.
6.210: Braxton Berrios WR: His 3-cone and 40 are ridiculous for a slot receiver in the 6th round. He is undersized but that's ok for a slot and return specialist. This guy is going to be so much fun to watch here. Loved this pick too. Masco called it the whole time too.
7.219: Danny Etling QB: PFF has discussed that the best predictor of NFL success is how you throw in a clean pocket and Etling was 6th there in 2018. Also, he's worked on his mechanics a lot. Ok, I am interested but absolutely no expectations here.
7.243: Keion Crossen, CB: Don't know much about him aside from his out of this world athleticism.
7.250: Ryan Izzo: We needed a blocking TE on the cheap and Izzo can do that. It's the 250th pick and they got a guy who does a limited role well.
UDFA's: TBD
Overall my biggest issue with this years haul is Sony Michel at 31 vs using that pick on a defender or trading down. I love Sony Michel. I love his fit with the Patriots. But I had thought that 31 should have been used on defense. Maybe Harold Landry or Sam Hubbard, or even Lorenzo Carter.
That being said they have this in 2019's draft:
1st
2nd (via Bears)
2nd
3rd (via Lions)
3rd (projected comp)
3rd (projected comp)
4th
5th
6th (projected comp)
7th
7th (via Eagles) 7th (projected comp)
6 picks in the top 100 next year and then they make 5 more in day 3.
Overall I think they netted 5 starters (some can play ST) in Wynn, Michel, Dawson, Sam, and Berrios with Etling as a complete unknown, and Ryan Izzo and Bentley give you sub-package players who are strong at the role they play. My biggest complaint is that they did not spend significant draft capital upgrading the front 7. But overall I'm happy. I think they did a good job. If you can get 5 starters from a draft pat yourself on the back. Realistically some of these guys are going to be busts but until it happens I will keep the faith. Also, I have not seen or read much of anything about Crossen other than he was on the visits list. Has anyone watched his tape?
So what did you all think of Draftmas?
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