The 2021 Draft- We Need This One

Yeah, doesn't all this point to a major move to come in the draft?
It does seem like he's closed the major holes except QB, doesn't it? Looking back, last year we cleared out all the dead money and didn't spend on high priced talent, so we have a huge cap available in a year when we can take super advantage because most teams are in a cap crunch, and not only do we have a high enough draft pick to be able to move up for a top QB but have the draft capital to do it because our holes are filled.

Bottom line:
1. Last year's draft picks got the start-slow-and-get-used-to-the-nfl year that Bill usually gives them and some should make the sophomore jump
2. This year's huge FA influx are ready to play this year.
3. Bill can deplete the draft capital to move up for a QB with less impact than might otherwise be,

This is not a sustainable way to build a team long term, but for a one-year re-build, it can work very well.
 
BB depleted all comp picks for next year...but, he already knows this. It only makes sense that he trades up for Lance now.
 
It does seem like he's closed the major holes except QB, doesn't it? Looking back, last year we cleared out all the dead money and didn't spend on high priced talent, so we have a huge cap available in a year when we can take super advantage because most teams are in a cap crunch, and not only do we have a high enough draft pick to be able to move up for a top QB but have the draft capital to do it because our holes are filled.

Bottom line:
1. Last year's draft picks got the start-slow-and-get-used-to-the-nfl year that Bill usually gives them and some should make the sophomore jump
2. This year's huge FA influx are ready to play this year.
3. Bill can deplete the draft capital to move up for a QB with less impact than might otherwise be,

This is not a sustainable way to build a team long term, but for a one-year re-build, it can work very well.

It worked for the Bucs. All they needed was a QB.
And the Chiefs who did it more like BB is doing it now with Cam playing the Alex Smith role.
 
BB depleted all comp picks for next year...but, he already knows this. It only makes sense that he trades up for Lance now.
Released players don't count in comp pick computations. I'm too busy now to figure who was and who wasn't released. Regardless, BB has done just fine.
 

12. New England Patriots (via 49ers): QB Mac Jones, Alabama


The Patriots make a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for a quarterback … but not the one you’re thinking of. Jimmy Garoppolo stays in San Francisco, although it wouldn’t be shocking if the 49ers don’t make this trade and instead take Mac Jones themselves if he’s available.


New England brought back quarterback Cam Newton, but the base value of his deal is just $5 million — not enough to preclude a move by the Patriots to find their next franchise quarterback.


Jones has been knocked for his incredible supporting cast and middling athleticism at the quarterback position, but his field processing is really strong. If any franchise understands the value of a smart quarterback, it’s New England. And Newton would serve as a great mentor to Jones as he learns the intricacies of the NFL game.


Jones’ 11.1 yards per attempt in 2020 was tied for the best mark in the nation among all quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks. PFF's Seth Galina sees no reason why he shouldn’t be considered a top prospect in the same vein as Tua Tagovailoa in 2020.


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Jones will have an incredible supporting cast again...if he's the pick. :coffee:
 
It worked for the Bucs. All they needed was a QB.
And the Chiefs who did it more like BB is doing it now with Cam playing the Alex Smith role.

If that would happen, imagine BB getting a good performance out of Cam then having a complete stud waiting in the wings. That would be so awesome, and the rest of the NFL would go right back to hating Belichick's guts.
 
no way Atl gives up #4 for #15 and #120 and then 3 1st's to move up 2 spots? lol

Falcons give up the #4 pick for a first and a fourth round pick and have to move back 11 spots

Then the Patriots give up the #4 for 3 firsts and only have to move back 2 spots

Why does it cost three first rounders to move up to #4 from #15 and three first rounders from #6???????

After the trades, Pats move from #15 to #6 by giving up one first and getting 3 firsts back??????

How does this make any sense?
 
Falcons give up the #4 pick for a first and a fourth round pick and have to move back 11 spots

Then the Patriots give up the #4 for 3 firsts and only have to move back 2 spots

Why does it cost three first rounders to move up to #4 from #15 and three first rounders from #6???????

After the trades, Pats move from #15 to #6 by giving up one first and getting 3 firsts back??????

How does this make any sense?
It makes as much sense as BB and this year's FA...
 
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