Mike, last year you were spot on with Easley. You clearly had a draft crush on him, and I was extremely excited they took him. With the combine going on, who’s your early favorite for the Patriots in round one (assuming they stay at 32). I’m starting to really like SC guard AJ Cann. Seems tough, smart, and a good leader, plus at a position of need. Who you got?

Seems like Cann is where most Patriots fans are starting out with their draft binkies and he makes a lot of sense. I’ve just started to wade into the draft a bit, and yes, guards will be a heavy area of focus, but I think the important thing to remember is that they really shouldn’t have any glaring holes heading into the draft. So really no position should be off the table.

I think the entire defensive front seven should be of some interest because we’ve got to keep 2016 in mind with this draft as well. Mayo/Hightower/Chandler, even Ninkovich to an extent could be players who depart or decline. It’s a constant battle to keep the gun fully loaded.

I didn’t truly lock in on Easley until a lot of the early free agency (Wilfork especially) pieces were figured out. It will be the same this year.