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New England Patriots: Bill Belichick’s Top 10 Trades

By Logan Jakubajtys

Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Wes Welker (19) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Wes Welker (19) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

4. A 2nd round draft pick and 7th round draft pick for WR Wes Welker

Sure, you may remember Welker for his big drops and numerous concussions. But try real hard to remember the good. Before all of that drama, Wes Welker was one of Bill  Belichick’s biggest steals. He was an immediate weapon for Tom Brady and helped lead a high firing Patriots’ offense.

Nov 2, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) takes the field before the game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) takes the field before the game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Traded a 2003 2nd round pick and 3rd round pick for a 2003 2nd round pick, 4th round pick and a 2004 1st round pick

The Baltimore Ravens were in desperate need for a post-Trent Dilfer QB. They opted to use their 1st round pick on a crazy athletic pass rusher, Terrell Suggs.

The Patriots then, became their trade partner, sending them the 19th overall pick which was used on Kyle Boller. Belichick had gained Baltimore’s 2nd round pick and their 1st round selection the next year.

That 2nd round pick, was traded once again. In the 2nd round, New England selected corner Eugene Wilson, who immediately contributed on defense.

That 2004 1st round pick was the big ticket though. The Patriots used that pick to select longtime Patriot Vince Wilfork.

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