faba Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 stock in post-draft evaluations at this time.) Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomShane Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 New England: Hard to argue with a team that has won three of four Super Bowls, however, the 2005 draft probably won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 It is amazing and I am mot here to bash Bellicheck and Pioli because they have done a great job as much as some Jet fans do not want to give them any credit- but another of the draft site experts are saying the Pats picked guys higher than they thought they were worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 but another of the draft site experts are saying the Pats picked guys higher than they thought they were worth. Help me understand something. What difference does it make if a player is labled as "taken too early" if he was the player the team wanted anyway? Would Mankins have been available when the Pats made their 2nd round pick? No way. I have also read several articles that the 49ers wanted him with the 33rd pick, thus eliminating any trade-down by BB. So if Mankins comes in and is a reliable starter for the next 5 or 6 years, was the pick worth it? You bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Help me understand something. What difference does it make if a player is labled as "taken too early" if he was the player the team wanted anyway? Would Mankins have been available when the Pats made their 2nd round pick? No way. I have also read several articles that the 49ers wanted him with the 33rd pick, thus eliminating any trade-down by BB. So if Mankins comes in and is a reliable starter for the next 5 or 6 years, was the pick worth it? You bet. You can find a reliable starter at GUARD in alot of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 You can find a reliable starter at GUARD in alot of places. Exactly. BB has uttered those exact same words for years and then goes out and takes a Guard with a 1st-round pick? Serviceable guards can be had after the June 1st cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Help me understand something. What difference does it make if a player is labled as "taken too early" if he was the player the team wanted anyway? Would Mankins have been available when the Pats made their 2nd round pick? No way. I have also read several articles that the 49ers wanted him with the 33rd pick, thus eliminating any trade-down by BB. So if Mankins comes in and is a reliable starter for the next 5 or 6 years, was the pick worth it? You bet. Substitute the name Nugent for Mankins above and tell me why your same/correct analysis does not apply when you assess the Jets use of their #47 pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Substitute the name Nugent for Mankins above and tell me why your same/correct analysis does not apply when you assess the Jets use of their #47 pick? Because it's the Jets. Hey shelter, who asked you anyway. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 It is amazing and I am mot here to bash Bellicheck and Pioli because they have done a great job as much as some Jet fans do not want to give them any credit- but another of the draft site experts are saying the Pats picked guys higher than they thought they were worth. I happen to think that the Pats had a crappy draft. But as someone stated before, they felt that this draft class was weak and wanted to stock up for next year. Judging by their track record, it's hard to question their picks but i'm of the belief that the dynasty is crumbling. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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