Unless someone significant falls out of the top 10...

2009-04-22T12:08:00.000-05:00

Unless someone significant falls out of the top 10-15 picks, I would consider trading down and out of the first round completely. First and foremost, the Patriots don't have the salary cap space. I would like to see a trade that puts the Patriots with the ability to grab Connor Barwin and Max Unger at the top of the 2nd round.

Thanks for the analysis, and your projection would...

2009-04-21T22:03:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the analysis, and your projection would be a good outcome, although I see Jenkins as a distinct possibility for the Pats.

Interesting column - Personally ,I love "possible ...

2009-04-21T21:47:00.000-05:00

Interesting column - Personally ,I love "possible trade scenario stuff . "However ... It's doubtful Pioli's Chiefs would be dealing with BB's Pats in a trade for Broncs #12 or # 18 ( great minds think alike - so it's fair to assume that they will most probably both view the draft in the same light ( especially early on ) Actually -I see KC coveting the same resources as NE ( Though , who knows ... Scott may just owe Bill a "favor ") At any rate - Curry / Raji are probably gone by the Broncs first pick & considering they let Asante walk - it's not the Patriot way to overpay at Db ( M Jenkins ). Also - If Qb Josh Freeman did fall to Pats at #23 (meaning likely suitors Jets / TB have already passed )it would be tough to invision a good fit with any potential trade partner seeing as the remaining 9 teams drafting at the end of the first round all have their current Qb situations under control -so unless the Pats were willing to trade completely out of the first round - it just doesn't work ( the one exception being divisional foe Buffalo - who just aquired Phillys # 28 ...but they've given no indication they are unhappy with T Edwards development )That said , It's BB ...so who the hell knows ?
I FORESEE THE PATS DRAFT GOING SOMETHING LIKE . . . ROUND 1 : #23 - DE Hybrid /Linebacker ....ROUND 2 : #34 - DE Hybrid / Linebacker or Db , ROUND 2: TRADE DOWN >>> #47 & # 199( 6th round ) for trade partners' 2010 first rounder & 2009 4th , ROUND 2 : #58 DE / Linebacker / DB , ROUND 3 : TRADE DOWN >>>> # 89 & #234 ( 7th round ) for trade partners 2010 second rounder and their 2009 5th , ROUND 3 # 97 - O-Line , ROUND 3 : TRADE UP >>>> # 124 ( 4th round ) & newly aquired 4th for trade partners 3rd & 2010 5th , etc ...etc ...etc... BILL BELICHIK will fall back when it's advantageous to reload / Step up when "Quality" falls to a reachable & reasonable location / price . IN BILL WE TRUST .
BOTTOMLINE : Bad News for Pats Bashers - Pats have 12 overall picks & half of them are within first 100 selections = PATRIOTS CONTROLLING THE 2009 NFL DRAFT !

Comments on NE Patriots Draft: Patriot Trade Possibilities

Unless someone significant falls out of the top 10...

Thanks for the analysis, and your projection would...

Interesting column - Personally ,I love "possible ...