Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Grading the Patriots 2014 Draft

1st Round:  DT Dominique Easley/ University of Florida
I think Easley can be a great player if he stays healthy. That's going to be the biggest problem. He's already had two knee surgeries. If he stays healthy he's gonna be a beast, if not, BUUUUUUUUUST. He's known as a quick and explosive guy, let's hope that the knee surgery doesn't effect that.

2nd Round: QB /Jimmy Garoppolo/ Eastern Illinois University
Everyone knew this was coming someday, the Patriots were going to draft a QB to start training to replace Tom. I couldn't be more upset about this pick. Listen, I always trust what Belichick does, but with this one I'm just not sold. He had an array of great SEC QB's such as A.J. McCarron, Aaron Murray, Zach Mettenberger, hell they even could have taken Derek Carr. But for some reason Bill chose Garoppolo out of Eastern Illinois. I just don't get it and never will. I hope that Garoppolo works out, i really do.

4th Round: C/ Bryan Stork/ Florida State University
This was a decent pick for the Pats. Stork is limited physically due to his short frame but he's smart and tough and could give the Pats some versatility. 

4th Round: RB/ James C. White/ Wisconsin
White doesn't have the explosiveness or athleticism to play every down in the NFL but he has good vision and pretty good toughness. He'll be a reliable back though and that's always good.

4th Round: Cameron Fleming/ OT/ Stanford
Fleming's size, strength and functional power make him an ideal candidate to move inside and succeed as an NFL guard. 

6th Round: OG/ Jon Halapio/ University of Florida
Halapio has limited range but has great hands on contact. He doesn't have the best fluidity and struggles to have impact downfield or in space

6th Round: DE/ Zach Moore/ Concordia- St. Paul
Moore is a hard working, blue collar linemen. He brings versatility to the line up. He's not super explosive but he has good strength.

6th Round: CB/ Jemea Thomas/ Georgia Tech
Thomas is a good competitor he has experience at safety, corner and nickel, and he plays much bigger than his size. There will be durability concerns when considering his style, but a good value here for the Pats who have a few options where they can put him.

7th Round: WR/ Jeremy Gallon/ Michigan
Gallon is a good short area slot receiver. He has a knack for finding space underneath. 

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