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Top targets for the New England Patriots Five Pick Friday

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Seems like people are generally accepting that while not the sexiest of picks, the selection of Nate Solder is what good teams do. They make sure that their offensive and defensive line always remain priority one.

I’m excited because I have been very high on Solder throughout the draft process. He is definitely still raw. But he is very similar to Sebastian Vollmer in that he is a) huge, b) athletic, and finally c) a model citizen.

This mean Solder, Vollmer and Gronkowski will be the future of protecting Tom Brady as he enters the “fragile” years. That’s a whole lotta man.

My quick top five top targets for a pick at 33:

  1. Jabaal Sheard – DE/OLB
  2. Clint Boling – G/C
  3. Ryan Williams – RB
  4. Aaron Williams – CB
  5. Brooks Reed – OLB

More to come throughout the day!

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33. Nate Solder (T): Solder would greatly benefit from a year with Dante Scarnecchia, and if he could have the kind of rookie year Sebastian Vollmer did where he’s eased in a bit, he’d be well prepared to be an eventual starter on whichever side he’s more comfortable. With him and Vollmer as the bookends of the future the Patriots offensive line would be intimidatingly huge. As a former tight end he has the foot skills necessary to get out and block the slip screens that the Patriots love to run. There might be greater needs but being able to take a talented player like Solder before the true need for a tackle has arrived is a huge luxury.

My mock from two weeks ago with Solder going to Pats at 33. So I was 16 picks off. Still happy…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/33-nate-solder-t-solder-would-greatly-benefit/

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Solder to the Patriots at 17th overall. I had Solder to the Pats at 28 in my mock draft, I’ve thought he’s a great fit with his size and athleticism. Assuming the Pats re-sign Matt Light he’ll have a year to work with Dante Scarnecchia. I like the pick and it’s definitely in an area that will be a big need shortly…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/solder-to-the-patriots-at-17th-overall-i-had/

Another Patriots draft rumor…

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When you’ve got a bunch a picks and a penchant for trading/disinformation you’re likely to be the most gossiped about team at the draft, and that is definitely the case with the Pats today as we now have rumor number three:

If North Carolina linebacker Robert Quinn is on the board when the Redskins are on the clock with the 10th overall pick, look for a possible trade with the Pats.

This comes on the heels of first the Pats have discussions with the Browns about 6th overall, then the Cowboys at 9th overall. Take it for what it’s worth, which is potentially something but likely nothing….