2024 Patriots Draft Thread

[Southieinnc]

He's still an asshole.

Some of the best players in all of sports are assholes!
Many of the posters here on the Pats board are assholes (except you and me)

 

[nefansince75]

Some of the best players in all of sports are assholes!
Many of the posters here on the Pats board are assholes (except you and me)

But not all assholes are equal.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

After watching the Lions, Ravens, Eagles and ugh, Dolphins this past weekend, I'm becoming more and more convinced that this Patriots' team must draft offensive line help with the first two picks in the 2024 draft.

It won't matter if they draft the second coming of TB12. If they don't solidify the OL, he'll become the reincarnation of Mac Jones.

No one ever knows if the top OL in any draft will become John Hannah, Joe Thomas or Dustin Woodword. Right now the two guards are Siddy Sow and Atonio Mafi. If Mafi hadn't been called for holding, no one would have known he was playing RG. They both need a bit more time and better coaching. Owenu was at RT and he's said after the game that no one has talked to him about coming back next season.

Can anyone explain why not?? Too many people are worried about their asses and not about the team.

BB is known for not talking contracts until the season is over. I don't see an issue. He'll be given a NE type offer if BB is still making the calls.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I would take Williams in a heartbeat. I read in the last 5 years the top 3 QB prospects to enter into the NFL are Trevor Lawrence.. Williams and Maye.

Williams stats are incredible. In 3 years he’s passed for over 10,000 yards. 93 Touchdowns to just 14 interceptions. Almost 1000 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns on the ground. Can improvise. Move around in the pocket like a veteran.

I’m taking him. But he will be gone by pick 4 which we are currently selecting. I’m going Daniels or top OL now. Nexts years draft of QB’s looks horrible. I love the wins. Makes me all tingly inside. But we did screw ourselves over.

I too feel like if Maye and Williams are gone Daniels is the next logical choice

 

[BigKen]

Just a bit of info.

Top nine tems in the draft and who they close out the season against.

1. Carolina (CHI) - 2-13 - Jags, Bucs
2. Arizona - 3-13 - Eagles, Seahawks
3. Washington - 4-11 - 49ers. Cowboys
4. New England - 4-11 - Bills, Jets
5. NY Giants - 5-10 - Rams, Eagles
6. LA Chargers - 5-10 - Broncos, Chiefs
7. Tennessee - 5-10 - Texans, Jags
8. Chicago - 6-9 - Falcons, Packers
9. NY Jets 6-9 - Browns, Patriots

There are rumors, nost attributed to the NY Post, that the Jets have contacted both the Cardinals and the Commanders and have begun laying the groundwork for a trade up. No specific details but the Cardinals want players and picks. There is zero info on what the Commanders would be asking.

If the standings remain the same:
1. CHI - Caleb Williams QB USC
2. ARZ - Trade to NYJ for #9, 2024 First Round pick, #110(3rd) & #115(3rd) & Zach Wilson
2. NYJ - Marvin Harrison Jr. WR OSU
3. WAS- Jared Verse Edge Fl. St.
4. NEP - Jayden Daniels QB LSU (73% Comp. Rate, 40 TD, 4 INT, 10 Rushing TD)
4, Trade #5 & #108 -TENN for #7 & #39 - Joe Alt OT Notre Dame
4. Trade #5 to ATL for #10, #42 (2nd),#74(3rd) Drake Maye QB NC
5. NYG - Jayden Daniels QB LSU
6. LAC - Kool-Aid McKinstry CB ALA
7. NEP (TEN) - Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT Penn ST
7. TEN - Joe Alt OT ND
8. CHI - Rome Odunze WR Wash
9. ARZ - Malik Nabors WR LSU
10. NEP - (ATL) - Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT Penn ST

 

[Southieinnc]

Just a bit of info.

Top nine tems in the draft and who they close out the season against.

1. Carolina (CHI) - 2-13 - Jags, Bucs
2. Arizona - 3-13 - Eagles, Seahawks
3. Washington - 4-11 - 49ers. Cowboys
4. New England - 4-11 - Bills, Jets
5. NY Giants - 5-10 - Rams, Eagles
6. LA Chargers - 5-10 - Broncos, Chiefs
7. Tennessee - 5-10 - Texans, Jags
8. Chicago - 6-9 - Falcons, Packers
9. NY Jets 6-9 - Browns, Patriots

What would a parlay of 16 0f these games being lost?

 

[BigKen]

What would a parlay of 16 0f these games being lost?

Patriots beat Jets
Titans beat Texans

Bet $100 on it and the return would be about $225,000,000 for 16/18

 

[Southieinnc]

Patriots beat Jets
Titans beat Texans

Bet $100 on it and the return would be about $225,000,000 for 16/18

16 games have likely outcomes - but it almost never happens.
I used to bet the pick-six in horse racing. Easy to bet the horse in 6 races.
The best horse in the race wins about 30%? of the time.
Previous times I have won, I had a few races singled but some races I had 4 horses.....

 

[BigKen]

16 games have likely outcomes - but it almost never happens.

I love to play KENO in Vegas or Reno.

I always play $1 and play 10 or 12 numbers depending where I'm playing.

I know that the odds of hitting 10 are about 10,000,000 to 1 against me.

Therefore you have to know which casino pays the best for their Keno games. Spme places have an empty Keno area because it's too slanted to the bettor and the house hates to pay. Their payouts are shit.

Caesars and a few of the giants pay big. They want people to make $100 max bets

12 of 12 pays $250,000 for a $1.00 bet
11 of 12 Pays !125,000
10 of 12 pays $100,000

Think you could stuff 250 hundreds in your levis and walk straight to the airport shuttle?

 

[Southieinnc]

Think you could stuff 250 hundreds in your levis and walk straight to the airport shuttle?

Used to be able to duct tape it to the inside of your thigh......

 

[BigKen]

Used to be able to duct tape it to the inside of your thigh......

I don't remember you taping anything to the inside of my thighs.......

8^)

 

[BigKen]

I've made up my mind and am committed to my choices. Notice the Patriots now have the #3.

#3 JC Latham OT ALA
#35 Dr. Bo Nix QB ORE (If you're not watching the Fiesta Bowl you're missing a hell of a show. Nix has thrown for 247 yards and 4 TDs in the second quarter ) Yes that's Dr. Bo Nix PhD. He earned his doctorate this semester.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

I do like this years draft a lot. We need a QB…OT….WR. And this draft is loaded with all 3 of those positions. Great year to have a high enough pick to potentially grab a stud.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I've made up my mind and am committed to my choices. Notice the Patriots now have the #3.

#3 JC Latham OT ALA
#35 Dr. Bo Nix QB ORE (If you're not watching the Fiesta Bowl you're missing a hell of a show. Nix has thrown for 247 yards and 4 TDs in the second quarter ) Yes that's Dr. Bo Nix PhD. He earned his doctorate this semester.

So a RT when we need and can get a LT? And any Y over QB? I am leaning toward QB / TE the L or RT. Looking at guys like Patrick Pual and Jordan Morgan

 

[molsaniceman]

penix>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>bo

 

[BigKen]

If the so called "experts" are correct, then Nix AND Penix will be available for the Patriots in Round 2 and McCarthy will be sitting home chewing his fingernails in Round 3.

I forgot that Latham was a RT, but it still works out.

#3 RT JC Latham ALA
#35 QB Bo Nix ORE
#67 LT Dominic Puni (6'5" 325) KAN

The OL would look something like this:
LT PUNI, LG Strange, C Andrews, RG Owenu, RT Latham

With that OL, I can easily see 10-11 wins,

 

[nefansince75]

If the so called "experts" are correct, then Nix AND Penix will be available for the Patriots in Round 2 and McCarthy will be sitting home chewing his fingernails in Round 3.

I forgot that Latham was a RT, but it still works out.

#3 RT JC Latham ALA
#35 QB Bo Nix ORE
#67 LT Dominic Puni (6'5" 325) KAN

The OL would look something like this:
LT PUNI, LG Strange, C Andrews, RG Owenu, RT Latham

With that OL, I can easily see 10-11 wins,

Isn't Latham the guy that tripped Milroe ending the Tide's bid for a national championship? If so, getting blown off the line during the most critical play of your career isn't a very good look.

 

[Southieinnc]

So a RT when we need and can get a LT? And any Y over QB? I am leaning toward QB / TE the L or RT. Looking at guys like Patrick Pual and Jordan Morgan

Latham can play LT.
He projects as better at RT in the NFL.
You can pick him as a potential LT but better be prepared to move him to RT?????

 

[NWPATSFAN]

If the so called "experts" are correct, then Nix AND Penix will be available for the Patriots in Round 2 and McCarthy will be sitting home chewing his fingernails in Round 3.

I forgot that Latham was a RT, but it still works out.

#3 RT JC Latham ALA
#35 QB Bo Nix ORE
#67 LT Dominic Puni (6'5" 325) KAN

The OL would look something like this:
LT PUNI, LG Strange, C Andrews, RG Owenu, RT Latham

With that OL, I can easily see 10-11 wins,

After the Sugar Bowl, I think Penix stock goes up. Not sure he'll be a star in the NFL but he certainly projects to me to be a serviceable QB. I think he goes 1st round.

 

[BigKen]

After the Sugar Bowl, I think Penix stock goes up. Not sure he'll be a star in the NFL but he certainly projects to me to be a serviceable QB. I think he goes 1st round.

Like I wrote last week. It's amazing how quick the 'experts' can change their minds once the final four take the field.

If Washington can light up then scoreboard like they did against Texas against Michigan, they'll win the title and Penix will move up into the top three or four. If he has a game of 280+ and 3 or 4 TDs he will be discussed in the same breath as Williams and Maye who didn't make the big bowl parade.

Williams, Maye, Daniels, Penix and Nix

If the Patriots beat the Jets Sunday and drop from 3 to 6, Would you happy taking Daniels, Penix or Nix if one of them was the last of the 5 left on the table?? Or would you go for the best LT and pick up a JJ McCarthy or Michael Pratt - Tulane, or Better yet, Joe Milton 6'5" 235 TENN?