Take this offseason. People are either all in on the Patriots trading away all of their good players and tanking for Trevor Lawrence, or They think the Patriots need to trade up for a quarterback, and spend the rest of the picks to overload on Offensive linemen, and if they have anything left, then acquire linebackers and tight ends. While I think there is some needs trending, the trends are going to the extreme.
First off, the Patriots should look to trade down with Baltimore. The Ravens hold pick 28 of the first round and have the 60th pick as well. Making this trade is almost like giving up a 2nd and a 3rd to acquire a 1st. Whether or not the Ravens bite, then need to trade their first round pick into the second round. Belichick should shoot to acquire three to nine additional picks in this draft. He can always trade away later round picks.
When the Patriots drafted Stidham in round four with the 133rd overall selection, they got a top 64 pick. Exactly how good is Stidham, I don't know. Assuming the Patriots listen to me, If one of the top quarterbacks fall into the second, the Patriots should draft them. If not the Patriots should take advantage of Brian Hoyer and draft a mid to late round quarterback. If Stidham fails, the team can acquire a starter in 2021, and hold a battle for the back up spot.
Rex Burkhead and Brandon Bolden are both expendable and up there in age. The draft is packed with special team receiving backs. The Patriots should bring one in, either as a late round draft pick, or an UDFA.
Edelman has been getting bang up. Sanu got hurt and didn't perform up to his expectations. Harry still needs to develop but looks like a reach pick, Jakobi Meyers while having chemistry with Stidham, is still an undrafted receiver. Gunner wasn't anything special, and Matthew Slater is only good on special teams. The Patriots should look to bring in at least one receiver who can also contribute on special Teams.
The Patriots tight ends were a joke in 2019. The only one who showed any promise was Ryan Izzo before a concussion destroyed his development. The Patriots need to acquire to two in the draft. Because the Patriots like versatility, A third who can play that H-back or fullback role wouldn't hurt.
The Patriots have a complete offensive line returning, plus a 3rd and 4th round pick from the 2019 draft. The Patriots are set for the most part and should carry eight men on the line. That would mean bringing in one guy. There's no guarantee Andrews wont start on the bench. Another interior offensive lineman is all the Patriots need.
The Patriots need to acquire one edge rusher to play on the opposite side of chase Winovich. The team also needs to add two interior defensive linemen. With Shelton and Butler gone, the team has a big hole to fill.
Regardless if the edge rusher plays end or linebacker, the Patriots need to bring in three more linebackers. The Patriots lost three star linebackers. I don't care what's left on their depth, the only proven linebacker the team has is Hightower.
The Patriots need to acquire two safeties, just like with linebacker, the Patriots have a bunch of nobodies. It's gonna be vital these guys can contribute on special teams as well. The Patriots have no safety net if Chung or McCourty go down.
I would not be surprised if the team doubles down on kicker. If a kicker isn't automatic under 40 with the power and accuracy to kick the 50 yarders, they dont belong on a football. The Patriots cannot afford to go into the season without a real kicker.
The Patriots also need a return man. Edelman is old and cannot keep lining up to return. Gunner and Sanu did poorly last season. The return game is a keep piece in the difference from being a contender from a pretender.
My opinion may not be popular, it may not be trending but things would never evolve if everyone thought the same. Agree, disagree, all we can do is wait and see.
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