I was hoping Wilson (both Johnny and Roman) would be available at 68 or thereabouts. I would go either BPA at 34 or reach slightly for the top OT.Evan Lazar's BPA: Lazar's Best Available Players for the Patriots on Day Two of the NFL Draft
He has Mitchell, DeJean, Coleman, Sainristil, McConkey, R. Wilson.
I gotta say, I like Roman Wilson. Maybe slide a few spots, then grab him.
As of now, the Pats could roll out a WR trio of Bourne, Osborn, and Douglas. Definitely not any sort of all-pro group, but I think that's at least a professional quality WR corps. The LT situation is much, much worse, so they probably need that right now. But man I'd love to get a high level WR prospect in this draft.Gots to be a tackle. They can’t even field a proper team imho with Okorafor at LT while there are at least serviceable WRs on the team. Theres enough cash around to get a top WR if you really want via trade and sign but tackles not so much.
Me too, I just think that’s a better chance of hitting in Rd 3 or 4 on a WR than on a Tackle in those rounds.As of now, the Pats could roll out a WR trio of Bourne, Osborn, and Douglas. Definitely not any sort of all-pro group, but I think that's at least a professional quality WR corps. The LT situation is much, much worse, so they probably need that right now. But man I'd love to get a high level WR prospect in this draft.
Suamataia is a dream Day 2 prospect for a team to draft and develop. I worry about him being baptized by fire if he is drafted in the first round and called upon to start right away
Fwiw this is who I had in mind: 325 pound athletes with quick feet don’t get missed so you need to pay up.What LT available are people comfortable starting day 1? Suamataia? Probably top prospect left but might need time. Paul? Amegadjie?
Blurb from PFF on Suamataia
I'm certainly not opposed to this.Fwiw this is who I had in mind: 325 pound athletes with quick feet don’t get missed so you need to pay up.
Chuks maybe starts then moves to swing at the right time (let’s call this move ‘The Brissett’). Make it work with the WRs.
Kool-Aid’s stock has been deflating for a while. Even back in December, the idea of him being a top half of round 1 guy started to wane a bit.The more I read on the WRs, I want DeJean or Suamataia at this pick. Either give me elite tackle upside or BPA. Corner is in decent shape, but it's not 0 need and I think an elite defense is one of the best chances the team has of surprising this year or next anyways.
Btw, for the more informed - what's the deal with Kool-Aid? I was seeing him mocked in the top 10-15 as recently as a month ago and now he's not even a top 2 corner left going into day 2?
Good. That means it's unlikely to happen.ESPN's round 2 mock has Bills going with DeJean and Pats taking Mitchell. Also mentions that the Pats trading down would make sense.
I see them both as NEEDS with all capital letters, although more for 2025 than 2024. With apologies to Brissett and season ticket holders, I don't care whether the Pats win 5 or 7 games in 2024.Me too, I just think that’s a better chance of hitting in Rd 3 or 4 on a WR than on a Tackle in those rounds.
Maybe I’m naive but I see Tackle as NEED and WR as want.
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I do--five means a better draft pick in 2025. If we accept that we're still in rebuilding mode this year, I'd love to see Maye holding a clipboard for all seventeen games, learning about the NFL, and adapting his own game to the pro level. It'll be easier to get him the weapons he needs in year two if we have more draft capital, either to use early or trade.With apologies to Brissett and season ticket holders, I don't care whether the Pats win 5 or 7 games in 2024.
They’d need to get him in for a physical in time, no?I would be on board with trading one of the picks today for Deebo Samuel. They need to get somebody that is a matchup nightmare who has a proven track record to help out the offense.
Well, exactly. I'd rather they win 5 games than 7 put that way.I do--five means a better draft pick in 2025. If we accept that we're still in rebuilding mode this year, I'd love to see Maye holding a clipboard for all seventeen games, learning about the NFL, and adapting his own game to the pro level. It'll be easier to get him the weapons he needs in year two if we have more draft capital, either to use early or trade.
Some players learn by playing though, it's not one size fits all. We won't know what's best for Maye yet. He will, however, be older on opening day than CJ Stroud was last year.Well, exactly. I'd rather they win 5 games than 7 put that way.
As I said elsewhere, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Aaron Rodgers all held a clipboard and learned for at least a year. There are of course plenty of exceptions who played right away, but given the glaring needs all over the roster I'd rather give Maye some time to grow and learn.
samuel also has a proven track record of getting banged up. He’s not a good bet to be a high end player in 2026 when this team is ready to try to compete.I would be on board with trading one of the picks today for Deebo Samuel. They need to get somebody that is a matchup nightmare who has a proven track record to help out the offense.
I agree. I’m not trading 34 for Deebo under any circumstance. Get a younger receiver in a rookie deal at 34 than one who is always hurt.samuel also has a proven track record of getting banged up. He’s not a good bet to be a high end player in 2026 when this team is ready to try to compete.
he’s a finishing touch for a team trying to go from “playoff contender to Super Bowl contender” or “Super Bowl contender to Super Bowl winner”. He doesn’t make sense for a team which is probably looking at under 13 wins total the next two years barring a miraculous development from Maye
Definitely true, no one size fits all. Still, on a roster with as many glaring holes as the Pats, I just don't love the idea of a rookie taking the reins.Some players learn by playing though, it's not one size fits all. We won't know what's best for Maye yet. He will, however, be older on opening day than CJ Stroud was last year.
Agreed. The hardest of passes on Deebo given his never ending nagging injuries and the fact that he’ll be 29 in January. He’s a much better play for a team ready to win now, like the Jets or something.I agree. I’m not trading 34 for Deebo under any circumstance. Get a younger receiver in a rookie deal at 34 than one who is always hurt.
That WR group has to be one of the 5 worst in the NFL. Clearly the Chargers are the worst but the Patriots are just ahead of them in a group with the Titans and Panthers.As of now, the Pats could roll out a WR trio of Bourne, Osborn, and Douglas. Definitely not any sort of all-pro group, but I think that's at least a professional quality WR corps. The LT situation is much, much worse, so they probably need that right now. But man I'd love to get a high level WR prospect in this draft.
Probably depends on how the offense looks right? I understand wanting to get him reps but I also wouldn't want to throw him to the wolves to get destroyed. Let Brissett take those knocksMost first rounders who sit a whole year were drafted by playoff teams with very good to great entrenched QBs. I understand not wanting to rush Maye, or not going into the season with the idea to play him right away, I'm right there with you guys. I don't understand hoping he never sees the field and entering 2025 without a clue of his ability to play in the NFL.
I don't think anyone hopes he doesn't see the field next year. There's just no need to force it if the situation isn't right. The team is likely going to be bad, the OL and WR units are huge question marks as of right now and that's not exactly a great environment to drop a rookie QB into. So, if that remains the case during the season, there is no reason to throw him into a bad situation. If the OL solidifies and the pass catching unit is competent, they'll probably feel better about getting him playing time.Most first rounders who sit a whole year were drafted by playoff teams with very good to great entrenched QBs. I understand not wanting to rush Maye, or not going into the season with the idea to play him right away, I'm right there with you guys. I don't understand hoping he never sees the field and entering 2025 without a clue of his ability to play in the NFL.
And that's just it. If they feel he needs to learn by playing and failing and think he has the makeup to handle that, then it's not forcing it.I don't think anyone hopes he doesn't see the field next year. There's just no need to force it if the situation isn't right.
Yeah, that group is probably bottom 3 in the NFL. The "#1 WR" has never caught more than 55 passes in a season, he'll be 29 next year, and he's coming off a torn ACL (and I like Bourne a lot!).That WR group has to be one of the 5 worst in the NFL. Clearly the Chargers are the worst but the Patriots are just ahead of them in a group with the Titans and Panthers.
I'll raise my hand and say I wouldn't mind not seeing him play next year. I'm not exactly rooting for anything -- we'll never know what the perfect development path is for any player -- but in what should be a stacked AFC on a bad roster in a rebuilding year, I guess it would be nice to see Maye play a bit in November/December but I'm also happy being patient.But I think everyone would love to see him play at some point next year if things break the right way.
Sorry if you've said this elsewhere, but how do you feel about the other WRs who are likely to go today? Are you buying the Deebo comps for Malachi Corley?Roman Wilson is another guy where he looks good in college but his speed isn't special in the NFL and he is a mediocre route runner PLUS he is bad RAC! If Wilson significantly upgraded his routes then yes he could be a quality vertical slot. He is an older player, a late breakout, and a bad route runner. Those are not things I want to bet on. 4.4 speed is great and will dust most college corners but NFL corners aren't intimidated by 4.4.
Hit rate for senior WRs is like 12%? Even if there is noise in the numbers the hit rate for them is low. He's imo overvaluing one trait. No thanks.
Bingo. This team needs leaders and professionals right now. I wouldn't touch anyone with character concerns (Mitchell, JPJ). Get a culture built and then integrate the more talented headcasesI think when you are trying to rebuild a culture it would be a mistake to take someone like Mitchell. Plus, even his best reps to me suggest high end WR2 not WR1. Specifically has some odd releases that play him into contact even when he chops. He also isn't very good at contested situations. He plays smaller than he is.
The Titans have DHop and Ridley don't they?That WR group has to be one of the 5 worst in the NFL. Clearly the Chargers are the worst but the Patriots are just ahead of them in a group with the Titans and Panthers.
SMU and others discuss WRs in this thread:Sorry if you've said this elsewhere, but how do you feel about the other WRs who are likely to go today? Are you buying the Deebo comps for Malachi Corley?
Whoops. Completely forgot that Ridley signed there....The Titans have DHop and Ridley don't they?
I loved Deebo coming out. I do not like Corley. Corley is the worst route runner I have seen recently. He honestly doesn't know how to play WR. I mean that. He is more CP84 than Deebo.Sorry if you've said this elsewhere, but how do you feel about the other WRs who are likely to go today? Are you buying the Deebo comps for Malachi Corley?
If he's there I think McConkey has to be the pick.I loved Deebo coming out. I do not like Corley. Corley is the worst route runner I have seen recently. He honestly doesn't know how to play WR. I mean that. He is more CP84 than Deebo.
I have a bunch of clips of him turning the wrong way or not knowing how to play vs his leverage or just these step-counting robotic routes.
Corley has one thing working for him, his RAC. Oh it's good too. Elite even. But there is a lot more to being a wide receiver than being dangerous with the ball in your hands.
I have a 3-4 on Corley and would prefer to take him in round 4. In other words I am OUT!
As for the guys today? I love Franklin and Coleman. I really like Ladd. Jermaine Burton is awesome but he might have some character concerns - he is kind of an asshole off the field apparently (but on the field he is a high effort guy and very polished).
I also love Baker and Johnny Wilson. The two Washington receivers are great but we already have so many inside options... I am not a Tez Walker guy but if they got him later on in the draft that's cool.
Edit, I was wrong! @SMU_Sox loves these WRs.I'd rather take the WR at 34 and go OT in the 1st next year. Reach for an OT if you have to in round 3/4 just to get another body in but the talent at WR seems too good to pass up at 34.
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These are my rankings. I happen to love this WR class from top to bottom. I could see all 26 of these guys starting (some much more likely than others).
I highlighted the guys in orange who definitely can be an X and the guys in green who can be but are much better in different roles.
I would stay away from AD Mitchell personally. Same with Legette. Mitchell is just inconsistent AF and takes too many plays off even when he is the 2nd option! Legette is a bad profile: super old dude who breaks out late. He has the tools to translate but that's just a risky profile.
Paul and Kingsley are not low ceiling guys. They're the exact opposite. Paul is one of the best pass protectors in this years class. If his run blocking was on par he would've been drafted already. Kingsley is 21 and has outstanding athletic ability. I'm taking one of those guys before I even think about who Drake is throwing it to.Seems to me like there are potential difference makers who can play right away at WR that will be available at #34 and guys who are either more long-term projects at OT (Kingsley, Yale kid) or lower ceiling guys.
I'd rather take the WR at 34 and go OT in the 1st next year. Reach for an OT if you have to in round 3/4 just to get another body in but the talent at WR seems too good to pass up at 34.