Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston wrote an article "Patriots NFL Draft Class Of 2019 Has Chance To Provide Much Needed Boost". I have much respect for Mike, Just like Doug Kyed of NESN. Let's see what Mike had to say.
That doesn't sound too inspiring. Hopefully that changes.
To be honest, I cannot say I remember the 2018 draft class, besides Wynn & Michel. Hopefully, Mike is right and the 2019 draft class is a memorable one.
Harry had bigger issues than just his injury. Being a first round pick and with no tight end, Harry had way too much pressure put on him for a rookie. Part of Harry's lack of productivity is on Tom The GOAT Brady. That's right, Brady has flaws and one of them is he doesn't like working with or developing rookies. If Tom was more patient with Harry, Harry could've been a bigger impact.
Williams should have a jump on Harmon's role in the secondary. As mike stated, Williams was buried in a crowded secondary. The Patriots should bring in two or three defensive backs. It's time for Williams to shut up and prove it or go the way of Patriots legendary draft pick Cyrus Jones.
Regardless if Winovich has his hand in the dirt or is standing up opposite a tackle, he needs to step up. Van Noy, Collins, and Roberts are gone. Chase is versatile like Ninkovich and the Patriots cannot afford for him to go into decline like Rivers and Wise.
Harris was drafted to be the work horse for the Patriots. During his red shirted year, We must hope he made himself more valuable and worked with the special teams coach. The only way Harris is seeing any time is if he can push Burkhead or Bolden off the field. A one, two, three punch combo of Michel, Harris, and White could give the Patriots the best stable in football.
Cajuste and Froholdt were considered steals in 2019, now Patriots nation is writing them off. These two will have solid years if they can stay healthy and are the reason why the Patriots only need to draft a center in the 2020 draft.
What Mike failed to say is Stidham is believed to have first-round talent, also Got to sit a year behind the GOAT and Practice with the first string against a top 5 Patriots defense. If Stidham does not look like the man this season, he probably will follow the laundry list of Tom Brady's backups out the door.
Everytime I see the Name, I am like who? Cowart got buried on the depth chart. He will need to step it up or he may find himself on someone else's reserves in 2020.
I dont have much to say about Bailey expect the Patriots will need a repeat performance going into 2020.
Meyers had an instant connection with Stidham in the 2019 preseason. Meyers development was stunted by an 42 year old quarterback who doesn't make rookie pass catchers better. Meyers will have to continue his connection with Stidham if the two are to grow in 2020.
When I saw Gunner, I had thoughts of Troy Brown. That quickly fizzled. Gunner needs to step up on all three phases of the game. There are several return specialist in the draft that can play slot. Expect a serious competition for his job. Belichick made a last second decision to keep him. If he doesn't lock down a roster spot, that won't happen again.
The other rookies listed will need to find their inner Rudy and earn a spot. At the moment they're all roster cuts before the decision has been made. Hall and Thurman have the best chances to make the team.
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