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2025 Patriots Draft

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Teams use top-30 visits all the time to throw teams off the scent of who they are actually looking at. So yes it could mean something and maybe show a position they are looking at but many times won't show the players they are looking at. They could also be using it as an extra opportunity to get a player out on the field and see how well they would handle talking with some of the coaches/FO of the team. There is just a wide range of reasons of why they bring in prospects. I just don't think they are all that important of who a team brings in.
I think both things can be and are true. You stated teams can have as many Zoom meetings as they want so if that's the case seems logical of the 30 visits they are allowed that person or position is of interest. Then when you consider where any prospect is projected to be selected it an IMO provide some insight. But there are no guarantees there are way to many variables come draft day. Example: Is there more value in trading down to secure more picks the following year. Are the middles rounds deep with positions you covet. Have other teams above you selected a player of interest. I just feel if you are allowed only 30 visits when there 31 other teams selecting the visits are of importance.
 

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I'd be happy with this.

I didn't draft a k hoping to find one that goes undrafted or a washed up soccer player when they play in Mexico.
Yeah I grabbed a K figured can't hurt that late in the draft.

This is just the way I would like our draft to go. Address O Line Run Game and TE. After that however it unfolds I would be okay
 

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I think both things can be and are true. You stated teams can have as many Zoom meetings as they want so if that's the case seems logical of the 30 visits they are allowed that person or position is of interest. Then when you consider where any prospect is projected to be selected it an IMO provide some insight. But there are no guarantees there are way to many variables come draft day. Example: Is there more value in trading down to secure more picks the following year. Are the middles rounds deep with positions you covet. Have other teams above you selected a player of interest. I just feel if you are allowed only 30 visits when there 31 other teams selecting the visits are of importance.

Like I said I think there can be some importance, but not to the level that many make them out to be. It is like when a player says they met with "Team A" at the Combine and that fanbase goes crazy. Yeah that player probably met with 25 other teams so it doesn't mean a ton. It is worth noting, but I wouldn't take it past just noting it.

As for the top-30 I know for some teams they actually mean decent chance the team will not be drafting that player. I know the Broncos the running joke for a few years was that if the Broncos brought them in then take them off the list for the Broncos to draft. I think they had 3 straight years where not a single player that came in for a top-30 visit was drafted.
 

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Yeah I grabbed a K figured can't hurt that late in the draft.

This is just the way I would like our draft to go. Address O Line Run Game and TE. After that however it unfolds I would be okay
I feel the same way. They did plenty in FA that's really going to help. We're still a year away I think. So building this year in the draft makes sense. If we can get another pick or two for 2026 that would be icing on the cake.

I think getting a RB or TE early is the key. A couple O linemen and WRs with the next few picks. A kicker in the 7th.

Then if the Diggs project doesn't work out look to fix WR next year. I think with McDaniels and the other coached this offense will be OK. RB and TE is looking to the future as Stevenson is declining and who knows how much longer Henry and Hooper will be serviceable?

I don't ever recall being this excited with what the FO has done. Just need the players to execute now.
 

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Like I said I think there can be some importance, but not to the level that many make them out to be. It is like when a player says they met with "Team A" at the Combine and that fanbase goes crazy. Yeah that player probably met with 25 other teams so it doesn't mean a ton. It is worth noting, but I wouldn't take it past just noting it.

As for the top-30 I know for some teams they actually mean decent chance the team will not be drafting that player. I know the Broncos the running joke for a few years was that if the Broncos brought them in then take them off the list for the Broncos to draft. I think they had 3 straight years where not a single player that came in for a top-30 visit was drafted.
All the cloak and dagger stuff doesn't matter all that much if a team infront of you snags the guy you were targeting. Everything is about calculated risks. You just hope you make the right choice/s.

GM is tough. Like in NEs case this year. They had a great off-season IMO. Addressed a lot of needs. Now they have a big decision at #4 depending on what happens 1-3. The D is already improved but if Graham or Carter are there at 4 do they take them? See if they can find a trade partner? Or go with who I want in either Jaenty or Warren? Possible franchise defining decisions.
 

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All the cloak and dagger stuff doesn't matter all that much if a team infront of you snags the guy you were targeting. Everything is about calculated risks. You just hope you make the right choice/s.

GM is tough. Like in NEs case this year. They had a great off-season IMO. Addressed a lot of needs. Now they have a big decision at #4 depending on what happens 1-3. The D is already improved but if Graham or Carter are there at 4 do they take them? See if they can find a trade partner? Or go with who I want in either Jaenty or Warren? Possible franchise defining decisions.

People I've talked to around the league it sounds like the Patriots and Panthers are in some serious talks about a trade. Panthers really want Hunter and the Pats think one of their top OT prospects will still be there at pick 8. These type of trades don't usually happen until draft day, but the preliminary talks start now to get an idea of what a team would be demanding in a trade. Of the teams in the top-10 I think Pats stand the highest chance of a trade.
 

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People I've talked to around the league it sounds like the Patriots and Panthers are in some serious talks about a trade. Panthers really want Hunter and the Pats think one of their top OT prospects will still be there at pick 8. These type of trades don't usually happen until draft day, but the preliminary talks start now to get an idea of what a team would be demanding in a trade. Of the teams in the top-10 I think Pats stand the highest chance of a trade.
I would do this. Not knowing who NE is targeting with their first pick, I'd have to agree one of the OTs will be there. Warren or Jeanty. I'd be happy with any of them
 

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I would do this. Not knowing who NE is targeting with their first pick, I'd have to agree one of the OTs will be there. Warren or Jeanty. I'd be happy with any of them

The two names I've heard the most attached to the Patriots are Will Campbell or Armand Mebmou.
 

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Good morning all.

Did a little research and SF is desperate to move up to get the edge player they want. If Carter falls to #4 they know that they will have to pay heavily to get him. So does Carolina, so there could be a a windfall for the Patriots.

The Panthers are at #8 and the 49ers are at 11. Draft values don't mean shit if you really want a player.

49ers have 11, 43, 75 in the first three rounds
Panthers have 8, 57, 74 in the first three.

Somebody is going to have to up the ante. A 2026 Carolina pick will most likely be much higher than a 49ers.

Here's where I think the Patriots go IF a trade is made.

Round 1: 4th overall TRADE to the 49ers for #11, #43, #75 and 2026 second round pick.
Round 1: 11th OT Armand Membou Missouri
Round 2:
38th WR Elie Amomanor Stanford
Round 2: 43rd LB Demetrius Knight Jr SC
Round 3:
69th TE Mason Taylor LSU
Round 3:
75th OT Ozzy Trapilo BC
Round 3:
77th C Jared Wilson GEO
Round 4:
106th ED Oluwafemi Oladejo UCLA
Round 5:
144th RB Bhayshul Tuten Vir. Tech
Round 7:
217th S Caleb Ransaw Tulane
Round 7:
220th QB Curtis Rourke IND
Round 7:
238th PK Caden Davis Ole Miss
 

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Good morning all.

Did a little research and SF is desperate to move up to get the edge player they want. If Carter falls to #4 they know that they will have to pay heavily to get him. So does Carolina, so there could be a a windfall for the Patriots.

The Panthers are at #8 and the 49ers are at 11. Draft values don't mean shit if you really want a player.

49ers have 11, 43, 75 in the first three rounds
Panthers have 8, 57, 74 in the first three.

Somebody is going to have to up the ante. A 2026 Carolina pick will most likely be much higher than a 49ers.

Here's where I think the Patriots go IF a trade is made.

Round 1: 4th overall TRADE to the 49ers for #11, #43, #75 and 2026 second round pick.
Round 1: 11th OT Armand Membou Missouri
Round 2:
38th WR Elie Amomanor Stanford
Round 2: 43rd LB Demetrius Knight Jr SC
Round 3:
69th TE Mason Taylor LSU
Round 3:
75th OT Ozzy Trapilo BC
Round 3:
77th C Jared Wilson GEO
Round 4:
106th ED Oluwafemi Oladejo UCLA
Round 5:
144th RB Bhayshul Tuten Vir. Tech
Round 7:
217th S Caleb Ransaw Tulane
Round 7:
220th QB Curtis Rourke IND
Round 7:
238th PK Caden Davis Ole Miss
If this came about, I'd be ok with a few tweeks mid round.
 

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The two names I've heard the most attached to the Patriots are Will Campbell or Armand Mebmou.
These are the two names that make sense to me. If the Pats wanted to gain more capital for next year I can see them moving down to the lower teens not past 14 and taking Banks. We cannot hope to build this team in one year draft capital this year and next makes sense to me.
 

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You want me to start an official seven round mock Patriots draft thread??

Round 1: 4th overall
Round 2: 38th overall
Round 3: 69th overall
Round 3: 77th overall (via ATL)
Round 4: 106th overall
Round 5: 144th overall
Round 7: 217th overall (via TEN)
Round 7: 220th overall
Round 7: 238th overall (via LAC
Picks - not positions!
 

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When all five of a team's OL are five yards behind the opposing team's DL chasing after their QB, there's more than a single problem.
Then scary thing is that Lowe is still the primary LT.
 
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