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Ok, so let's talk WR. Here's the group that was taken between the time when trades become obviously possible (Chiefs) and the end of the 3rd round:


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That doesn't even include Thomas, who was also picked after a trade (Jags at 23), but went high enough that I'll pretend it would have been cost prohibitive to get there. So the Patriots first WR chosen (Polk) was the 10th WR chosen, when the Patriots could have jumped up and gotten any of WRs #5-9, and could also have instead chosen to select any from #11-16.


That's the group of WRs (and some people will include Thomas in there, even while I don't) that Polk will, and should, be compared to moving forward.
I’ve seen this movie before.
 
I’ve seen this movie before.


Agreed.



But there's no "BB's been drafting like shit for years, because he's been ignoring the scouting department" to foist bad picks onto this year. This year, it's all about that scouting department.

So time will tell us more of the tale...
 
Also....


On one hand, I really want want Milton to turn into an absolute monster and steal, to see the reaction of TommyD.

On the other hand, I really want Milton to bust like he's Dolly Parton's more well endowed cousin, to see the reaction of TommyD.
 

He was pretty accurate at the college level. Where he’s struggled are the times when his primary read is covered or doubled and he needs to move through his progression. He’s been prone to turnovers in those situations.

I’d sit him this year were I Mayo. Let Brissett start and hold down the fort. Show Maye how to prepare, the work ethic it takes to succeed, and let Maye learn.
 
Let's be clear about something else, too:


If it actually is true that the Patriots tried to trade up into the first round, that means that Polk was not the WR this team wanted.
 
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Phil Perry:

With Bourne coming off of injury, Polk's the best WR on the team right now. He's going to be a 2 for this team. He'd be a 3 for a good team. One league executive gave a comp of Jakobi Meyers, another gave a comp of Tyler Boyd.
 
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