--- THE OFFICIAL NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS THREAD --- OFFSEASON THREAD

So to recap:

Chandler Jones' final year

for

Cooper
Bennett
Long
2nd Rounder


**** yes

 

i liked this kid a lot coming out of school. hopefully we can use him right

 

i can't believe how cheap we got him

 

6

 

jimmy needs to shine so we can trade him. no way he resigns here

 

so i like Jimmy. and i like the rare looks that we've got from him. but i don't see him wanting to stay put and keep sitting behind 12. i don't see 12 hanging them up for 2-3 years at least, and i doubt Jimmy stays that patient.

but who knows. maybe he doesn't see it that way. and maybe the team pulls the plug on 12 before that happens

 

here's my thoughts:

Cyrus Jones: this guy is just a classic Belichick DB. small, not overly fast but rather quick, tough, film junkie, and can contribute on ST (punt returns). he has nickel and/or slot CB written all over him. he can play physical and help support the run as well. pretty much exactly what Bill loves in a DB save for a pure shutdown guy like Revis. decent pick IMO.

Joe Thuney: another classic Belichick OL. he's a natural guard but played every position on the line. big kid that's strong. from what i read, needs some fine tuning, but we have Scar back ready to do all that. great pick IMO.

Jacoby Brisset: was susprised with this one. i think it has 100% to do with them knowing Jimmy isn't going to be back after his rookie contract expires. from what i read, this guy is a great decision maker. great competitor. he's definitely got great size. sound familiar? it'll be interesting to see a) how he pushes Jimmy, b) how he comes along over the next couple years learning from the GOAT. i would have rather taken a flier on Cook (despite the leadership questions).

Vincent Valentine: this was a reach. this dude is a project and could have been landed way later in the draft. he's a guy that would have benefitted from another year in school from what i read, but he left early because he had some injury issues this past season and it made him realize he didn't want to risk serious injury which would totally screw him over. Awful pick IMO.


all that said, the thing everyone keeps saying is NE clearly does not have a lot of holes to fill. but i hope they grab a LB and WR in the next few rounds. wouldn't hate a RB, either. some nice RBs will be available.