The rumors of the Patriots moving up in the draft was just that - rumors! The Patriots actually traded out of the first round, adding additional picks in the second and third rounds (that is where the value is based on economics of the NFL). The Patriots definitely did not address the areas of ILB, OLB, or DE day 1, areas whick many felt were the pressing needs of the team. There did seem to be capable players on the board to fill those needs (James Laurinaitis, Rey Maualuga, Everett Brown, and Connor Barwin) at the times when the Patriots were selecting. Most will not question Bill Belichick when it comes to drafting, but I think he could have addressed the needs listed above, and still have gotten many of the players he drafted. In Bill We Trust...
Day One Summary:
Patriot traded out of the first round
(Round 1 - Pick 23 - 23d overall - The Patriots acquired a 2009 first-round selection (No. 26 overall – LB Clay Matthews) and a 2009 fifth-round selection (No. 162 overall) from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2009 first-round selection (No. 23 overall – T Michael Oher).
(Round 1 - Pick 26 - 26th overall - The Patriots acquired a 2009 second-round selection (No. 41 overall – DB Darius Butler), a 2009 third-round selection (No. 73 overall) and a 2009 third-round selection (No. 83 overall) from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a 2009 first-round selection (No. 26 overall – LB Clay Matthews) and a 2009 fifth-round selection (No. 162 overall).
Round 2 - Pick 2 - 34th overall - From Kansas City - Patrick Chung, S, Oregon
Round 2 - Pick 8 - 40th overall - From Oakland - Ron Brace, DL, Boston College
Round 2 - Pick 9 - 41st overall - From Green Bay - Darius Butler, CB, UConn
(Round 2 - Pick 15 - 47th overall - The Patriots acquired a 2009 second-round selection (No. 40 overall – DL Ron Brace) from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a 2009 second-round selection (No. 47 overall), a 2009 fourth-round selection (No. 124 overall) and a 2009 sixth-round selection (No. 199 overall)
Round 2 - Pick 26 - 58th overall - Assigned - Sebastian Volmer, OL, Houston
Patriots now have four third round picks for Day 2
My Patriot draft would have looked more like this:
#34 - ILB - Rey Maualuga or James Laurinaitis
#40 - DT Ron Brace - like the pick in case things with Vincent Wilfork do not work out
#41 - CB Darius Butler - love the pick, many had him going in the first round
#58 - S - Rashad Johnson - Since the Patriots picked a safety with their first pick, I picked one here. I did not want to make an assumption that Patrick Chung would be available at this pick. I am sure the Patriots are preparing to replace Rodney Harrison's role.
I do think that Sebastian Volmer would have still been available in the third round for the Patriots to draft.
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