Quote:A 3rd definitely, especially for the next year's draft. Belichick is the king of that.

 

with 5 total picks in the 4th and 5th rounds it could go something like this:

 

Best case:  Us one or two picks to move the 2nd round pick into the mid-first round and get a player who is a need (highest rated S, LB, DT, WR, RB, G, etc.).  with 3 picks left, 2 players we need, and finally trade the 4th for a third next year.  not bad.

 

middle case: 2 players that we really need and traded up for and an additional 3rd/4th round pick next year

 

worst case: 5 players that have potential to be developed, like d-rob or above average depth players. 

 

you don't need a starter with every draft pick, you need reasonable contracted players who can produce on the field in a rotation or can be above average depth.  thats a base hit in the draft.

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