New England Patriots: Best case scenario in the 2020 NFL Draft
Summary on the New England Patriots 2020 draft needs
One last comment on the New England Patriots draft needs.
First a note on that topic, “draft needs”. The argument has raged on for years, do you draft for need or draft the BPA, Best Player Available? There are arguments on both sides, I suppose. But not for me.
But a team loaded with tight ends that drafts a tight end, leaves itself thin in other positions that are weak. Witness New England’s incomprehensible decision in the 2019 draft to NOT even draft one tight end to help replace the irreplaceable Rob Gronkowski. They should have drafted 2 or 3. That was utterly incomprehensible.
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They did draft a running back in the third round, however, Damien Harris.
Running back was a position in which the team had reasonably decent depth and talent. A pick in a late-round (especially of a big back) would certainly have seemed reasonable.
They, however, proceeded to use a premium pick on this position. He played hardly at all during the entire season. Meanwhile, the tight end position was abysmal in all regards. Pass-catching and even blocking. It cost them.
I side completely with proponents of drafting for need. With one caveat, if a truly great talent slips down to a position of absurdity, then he has to be considered. That notwithstanding, I feel drafting for need is always the way to go.
A final note, I did not address the position of defensive tackle in this draft. I think it definitely could be bolstered with a late-round or undrafted free agency run stuffer.
A DT like Bravvion Roy from Baylor would be perfect.
Roy is unheralded but very productive. A bit short for nose tackle but big, think a poor person’s Vince Wilfork big at about 332 pounds. He’d be a great addition even in the sixth round. So there, DT is covered. Drafting a defensive tackle would be a nice addition late in the draft. So take Roy.
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Final, final note
So that’s it, my Final, final pre-draft notes on the New England Patriots 2020 NFL draft. It begins Thursday night, but maybe not for New England, except for a trade. I’d like to see that trade down in the first if they can still get Jalen Hurts.
If that happens or they take Hurts anywhere else for that matter, this Draft is an A+++ from my perspective. He’s the key for me. Anything else, I’ll have to grade much more harshly.
Enjoy the draft, everyone. In these tough times for our nation, it’s an event we can look forward to.