2018 NFL Draft Day Two Game Thread w spoilers
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So the Pats still have the 2nd to last pick in this round, correct (it appears that way on NFL network)?
So if that Dallas pick was La La Landed, to, say, a guy like Ryan Izzo, would that actually have to stand?
I heard it was traded for a 2023 4th rounder and the rights to every UDFA this year
They must just see the defensive options on the board right now as fungible. Rarely does it make sense to take a guy just to grab a body
Or maybe two second round picks next year gives us the capital to trade up into round one for Brady’s successor.
I think that's a good bet.
I also think the Pats recognize that the guys they like are simply not getting drafted this early, so they have time. May as well stockpile in the interim. It's worked for almost 20 years, no reason to change now.
There goes the Rutgers kid.
I really don’t think it’s any more complex than “do we need to pick NOW or can we trade down and build more draft capital?”
So, they basically delayed the second rounder from this year to next in exchange for two fourths now.
Yep and the second rounder next year is probably going to be better than #43 that they had this year.
Probably a smart trade but it sure is frustrating when you just want them to pick a player now. Just speaking as a fan wanting to see good players added to my favorite team tonight.
I would like to see some defensive players too, but let's not forget, the Pats have basically picked up 3 starting defensive players already this offseason in Hightower, Clayborn and Shelton. They'll fill the holes one way or another.
I had to text this exact thing to my grandfather who is apoplectic (year after year).
