I think they might have to trade up to get them, which I wouldn’t rule out. Woods could very well be the next receiver off the board.
Every Patriots fan/analyst seems to focus on receivers and corners but I have a good feeling the Patriots’ first pick today will be Johnathan Hankins from Ohio State. Probably in a trade up in the 43-47 range from 52.
I’m all for that, I actually have him in my new mock draft that I just did at Bleacher Report earlier this morning. I liked Datone Jones’ pass rush a little better, but Hankins has good versatility and would bring a lot to the table inside and at defensive end. I think he’s effectively a Brandon Deaderick upgrade.
Patriots Today – Inside the draft room
Patriots Today – Inside the draft room
Love the peek behind the curtain!
Q: Did you see Joe Andruzzi’s moment up on stage? NC: I did, yeah. It was neat. We were sitting in there and I think someone asked ‘Are they booing him?’ because we have the feed from our people there. That was a neat moment. I don’t think something like that has happened in the history of the draft. Joe’s a great ambassador for this organization, for this city, in what he’s done. He’s made endless contributions, forget on the football field, but just in terms of his contributions to the organization. I think this was another example of that, with the jersey and the message. I think everybody is still wary and cognizant of what had happened even in light of some of the recent developments over the last few days about the potential impact on New York. It’s a very sensitive sort of subject. Joe’s a great human being. He’s a great ambassador for our program and it was really a cool moment.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/q-did-you-see-joe-andruzzis-moment-up-on-stage/
Fifteen Thoughts on the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2013 NFL Draft
Fifteen Thoughts on the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2013 NFL Draft
Mike Loyko’s day two picks:
52) Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech – The Patriots may try to trade back up to pick up a guy like Robert Woods or Justin Hunter at the top of the round. If they stay where they are I think Patton is the logical choice, followed by Markus Wheaton. Other possibilities are Da’Rick Rogers, Terrance Williams and Stedman Bailey.
59) Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama – I was recently told the Patriots still want a “plugger” in the middle of their defensive line. At this point in the draft two names would be in play Kawann Short and Williams.
83) Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU – Picking up extra picks allows the Patriots to take some chances. The Honey Badger is a much needed play-maker in the secondary. I have heard there is real interest here.
89) Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall – Whether it’s Dobson or someone else the Patriots have the ability to double-dip at a position of major need. Getting Patton and Dobson will add youth and explosiveness to the receiver corps.
Grading the AFC East’s first-round picks – Going Deep – Boston.com
Grading the AFC East’s first-round picks – Going Deep – Boston.com
Good round-up from Frenz. I must admit, I like what the Jets did, even if they might never score a point again.
Patriots 2013 Mock Draft: Predictions for Day 2 and Beyond
Patriots 2013 Mock Draft: Predictions for Day 2 and Beyond
Here’s our updated mock with all the shiny new picks the Vikings sent over accounted for. Should be a fun couple of days my fellow Pats brethren!
