Pats At It Again

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And with the 17th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots select....some big goofy white dude from Colorado.

Per usual, the Pats drafted somebody who was on nobody's radar but their own.  Trade talks were swirling around yesterday in New York.  Many people thought the Pats would try and trade up this year to draft a perennial pass rusher.  Instead, they stayed put.  It seemed to work out perfect.  Two of the most talked about DE's were still on the board at 17, in Cameron Jordan and DeQuan Bowers.  Here it is.  It is time.  Time for the Patriots to make a splash.  Nope.  The left tackle from Colorado's name is called, and Patriots fans around New England are left puzzled.

Alright, second chance.  The 28th pick.  Let's go Bill. Make it happen.  At 28, Bowers was still on the board, as well as Heisman Trophy winning running back Mark Ingram. 

And with the 28th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select running back from Alabama, Mark Ingram.  Wait what?  The Patriots traded down again?

This is my take.

Tom Brady has what, five years left, give or take.  This was the draft to take a chance.  Swing for the fences.  Try and get that player that other teams have to scheme for.  Try and get that player that puts the fear in the eyes of the other teams.

Bill Belichick has done a tremendous job here in New England.  He drafts players that fit his system.  Players who are versatile.  Players with a high level of intelligence.  It works.  Its what he does.  Thats why he is one of the greatest coaches ever.  A pure genius in my eyes.

One time Bill.  Swing for the fences.  Come on.

Now I'm not knocking Solder.  I am almost certain that he will be a solid player.  With Matt Light on his way out of New England, Solder will be the one to replace him.  Solder will most likely provide solid play and probably be a rock at left tackle for the Pats for years to come. 

The Pats will kick off the second round with the first pick, and 33rd overall.  I know its crazy of me, but I have a hunch that Bill and the Pats might, just might, trade this pick.  Who knows.