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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2021 21:20:43 GMT -5
Round 1
Patriots draft Alabama QB Mac Jones with 15th overall pick, announcing new era
By Andrew Callahan |
(AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
The future has arrived in Foxboro.
The Patriots took Alabama quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night, signifying a belief in Jones as their next face of the franchise. Jones led the Crimson Tide to a national championship last year, his only full season as a collegiate starter. He completed 77.4% of his passes for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and four interceptions.
“This is what I wanted all along,” Jones told the NFL Network after his selection. “I can’t wait to play for really the greatest franchise in NFL history.”
Jones was the fifth quarterback taken in the first round. He’s highly regarded for his leadership, football IQ and middle-of-the-field accuracy. Jones protects the football well, and his ability to throw with anticipation is regarded as the best in this year’s quarterback class.
Questions about Jones during the draft process pertained to his mobility, arm strength and surrounding cast. Jones threw to a pair of top-10 picks last season and was protected by the best offensive line in college football.
Jones’ pro ceiling was also considered to be lower than the quarterbacks who went ahead of him; namely Ohio State’s Justin Fields and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance. The best player comparison he was afforded during the draft process was Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, a former MVP. Most evaluators believe Jones is destined to become a middle-of-the-pack quarterback.
The Pats believe differently.
“I’m looking forward to taking Bill Belichick’s coaching,” Jones said. “And it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Jones is the first Patriots quarterback drafted in the first round since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. He will soon sign a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option. He is expected to compete with Cam Newton for the starting job in training camp.
In January, Jones met with the Patriots at the Senior Bowl, where he established himself as the best quarterback in attendance. In college, he played under Nick Saban, a Belichick confidant. Jones displayed his pinpoint accuracy in every game and Alabama’s Pro Day in March, the only showcase Belichick attended among those featuring first-round quarterbacks.
At his Pro Day, Jones scripted a staple play from Navy’s playbook into his workout, an effort to catch Belichick’s eye.
“Obviously, I know Belichick loves Navy, so I showed him that,” Jones said. “It’s all fun and games out here.”
The Jaguars opened the night by taking Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 pick, a foregone conclusion for months. Lawrence was viewed as a generational talent for the entirety of his college career, first winning the national championship as a freshman and then leading Clemson to the College Football Playoff in each of his last two seasons. The Jets followed by picking BYU quarterback Zach Wilson at No. 2 overall, another widely expected selection.
The 49ers unofficially kicked off the draft at third overall, where they called on Lance. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan later said Lance was the team’s target all along, after the Niners traded two future first-round picks and a third-rounder to move up to No. 3. Lance is expected to sit behind Jimmy Garoppolo for the 2021 season.
No quarterbacks went until eight picks later, when the Bears traded up with the Giants to select Fields at No. 11. Chicago surrendered their first-rounder at 20th overall, a fifth-round pick, a 2022 first-round pick and 2022 fourth-rounder in the deal. Around Fields’ selection, two potential Patriots targets were taken, with Alabama wideout Devonta Smith going to the Eagles and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons falling to Dallas at 12.
All along, Jones sat in the green room — the future of the Patriots franchise waiting to take his first steps into his new life.
#15. Patriots: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Grade: B
It's the perfect situation for him. He fits in the Josh McDaniels' offense.
Mac Jones falls to Patriots and Bill takes him ... He's a 4 yr advanced player and s/b ready to start as a pro if need be or he proves to be better than Cam in practice. A Brady-like quick decision maker with an accurate arm for precision passing within the 10 yard zone. A sense in the pocket on when & what to do ... not sure about arm strength or athleticism especially running with the ball but he's a Patriot.
BTW, Pats could have moved up for Fields if they really wanted him as the Bears did ... fans seemed pissed but it seems that the Pats were reluctant to spend a pick to move up for Fields so Bill/Scouts must not have seen much difference between the two or even liked Jones more.
Oh yeah, and the Jets jumped ahead of the Pats with a trade to #14 that still made some nervous ... LOL!
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 15:20:48 GMT -5
Round 2
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) By Andrew Callahan
Evaluators describe the 6-foot-4, 310-pounder as an explosive interior pass rusher, who’s versatile enough to play across the defensive line. He’s active in the run game and carries promising upside. Questions about Barmore’s pro potential pertained to his lack of experience, consistency and occasional freelancing.
Barmore emerged as one of the best D-lineman in the country last year, his only season as a starter. He totaled 37 tackles, eight sacks and forced three fumbles, with six sacks coming over his final half-dozen games. According to Pro Football Focus, Barmore racked up 12 pressures between Alabama’s victories in the national title game and national semifinal, while facing two of the best offensive lines in the country.
He was also named the Defensive MVP of Alabama’s championship win over Ohio State.
#38. Patriots: Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama
Grade: B+
New England likes oversized defensive linemen and that's what Barmore is. Tall, heavy-handed pass-rushing specialist. Proper value for him here because his film is inconsistent. Will play many spots for Bill Belichick.
Note: Pats gave up their 2nd round pick and two more (4ths) to move up 8 spots to draft the 1st and potentially the best defensive tackle in the draft ...
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 15:31:34 GMT -5
Round 3
Patriots boost pass rush, draft Oklahoma OLB Ronnie Perkins in third round
By Andrew Callahan
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Perkins was the widely-viewed best player available at 96th overall, where he fell after reportedly failing a drug test in college. Perkins was highly productive as three-year starter at Oklahoma, averaging one tackle for loss per game. The 6-foot-3, 253-pounder should fit nicely in New England as an edge defender capable of playing in odd and event fronts.
He was consistently disruptive in college, recording 11.5 sacks and 24 TFLs over his last two seasons. Perkins was also suspended for six games, starting with a College Football Playoff semifinal in Jan. 2020, then the first five kickoffs of the 2020 regular season. Perkins addressed his suspension during a conference call with reporters after getting drafted.
“Just going through some off-the-field things that I really had to get figured out as a person,” Perkins said.
Upon returning in October, he posted 5.5 sacks in six games and went on to earn All-Big 12 second-team honors. Perkins carries impressive strength in his upper body, which he showcased by knocking out 25 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press at his Pro Day. He also ran a 4.71 in the 40-yard dash and leapt 32 inches in the vertical jump.
Perkins is regarded as more of a power player than a twitchy, athletic pass rusher.
His college coaches have said he was a leader on defense.
The St. Louis native first burst onto the college scene a freshman All-American in 2018, when he finished with five sacks and started the second half of the Sooners’ season. The following year, he started all 13 games as a sophomore before getting suspended. Perkins curiously finished with just one pass breakup for his career.
He was seen as a top-50 prospect by prominent media evaluators, including those at Pro Football Focus and former Eagles and Ravens scout Daniel Jeremiah, now of NFL Media.
In New England, Perkins will join Matthew Judon, Kyle Van Noy, Chase Winovich, Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings, Tashawn Bower and Rashod Berry on the edge.
Perkins’ selection followed the addition of Alabama defensive tackle Christian Barmore in the second round. The Pats traded up to 38th overall to get Barmore, surrendering the 46th pick and two fourth-rounders in a deal with the Bengals.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 15:51:43 GMT -5
Round 4
Patriots select Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson with fourth-round pick
By Andrew Callahan 
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Stevenson is a six-foot, 231-pound bowling ball of a back. He ran a 4.64 in the 40-yard dash, with better agility times at his Pro Day. Stevenson only took 165 carries in college, but can catch the ball and made an impact on special teams. He led the Sooners with 665 rushing yards and seven touchdowns over six games last year. Stevenson’s season started after he completed a six-game suspension with Oklahoma linebacker and new Patriots edge defender Ronnie Perkins. Like Perkins, Stevenson a failed drug test in Dec. 2019. He transferred to Oklahoma in spring 2019 after starting for two years at Cerritos College in California. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah called Stevenson one of the best pass-protecting backs in the entire class. He is the heaviest running back the Patriots have drafted in the Bill Belichick era. Stevenson comes with some fumble concerns, though he figures to enter into a backfield rotation in New England. He’ll join Damien Harris, Sony Michel, James White, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor in the running backs room. The Patriots’ remaining picks include one fifth-rounder (No. 177), two sixth-round selections (No. 188 and 197) and a seventh-rounder at 242th overall. www.bostonherald.com/2021/05/01/patriots-select-oklahoma-rb-rhamondre-stevenson-with-fourth-round-pick/ |
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 16:06:41 GMT -5
Round 5
#177. Patriots, Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan
Grade: B
Sideline to sideline speed specialist at the linebacker spot. Young and not super experienced. Flashed but wasn't overly consistent and didn't tap into coverage capabilities yet. New England had to get more athletic at LB.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 16:07:13 GMT -5
Round 6
#188. Patriots, Joshuah Bledsoe, S, Missouri
Grade: C+
Short-area quickness type at the safety spot who can cover short routes, but doesn't have the acceleration and hip smoothness to stick down the field with WRs or TEs.
#197. Patriots, William Sherman, OT, Colorado
Grade: C+
Played tackle in college, will be a guard in the NFL. The short-area quicks are impressive, but he tends to play a little out of control. Needs to dial that back a little, especially in pass pro, so he doesn't lunge.
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Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 16:09:34 GMT -5
Round 7
#242. Patriots, Tre Nixon, WR, UCF
Grade: B
Productive season at UCF and tested like a big-time athlete. Didn't see that type of movement on the field. Quick feet but has CBs glued to him more than they should. Serious downfield speed.
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