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Mike Dussault

Hi Mike, I’m surprised that the Pats double-dipped into OL, seeing that they have a pretty decent and continuous line from last year. However, I’m loving that they have invested so much into the trenches! What do you think of them going back into the front seven and investing into a LB seeing that a coverage LB is still missing? Any ideas on who? What about SS/TE? Thanks Mike.

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The tackle selection was surprising to me, but I can see why they did it and it makes me wonder if Cannon might see some time at guard again. 

It also sounds like Fleming could be tried inside. If he projects to guard the move taking two interior linemen makes total sense to me. They needed to reinforce that area in the draft and it’s something I’ve been harping on this offseason.

I’d take a middle linebacker, doesn’t necessarily need to be a coverage guy. A thumper/special teams LB would be fine. 

TE and Safety remain the biggest needs.

Since the Patriots haven’t selected a Y tight end, does it give insight into Gronk’s health?

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I am a little surprised they haven’t taken one, though in the first draft of my mock draft I didn’t have them taking one until the 7th – Rob Blanchflower.

I think it does give a little bit of insight, but also that they think Hooman is okay. I mean, despite not having Gronk much at all last year, they were still a top offense. And with Dustin Keller still an option, they feel like they’ll be okay.

We’ll see, still a bunch of picks to go.

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Big, thickly built, experienced right tackle who graduated with a degree in aeronautics and astronautics and entered the draft early despite standing to benefit from another year of seasoning on The Farm. Has size and smarts to stick in a power/slide-protection scheme, but needs to make strides with his functional strength, technique and aggressiveness. Could be tried inside.

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Pats take Cameron Fleming, a tackle out of Stanford. Looks like I was stupid to not look closer at the tackles.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-draft-cameron-fleming-3/