2014 mock draft

Latest mock from NEPatriotsDraft.com headmaster and B/R colleague James Christensen with an Irish feel at the top.

Doug Kyed of NESN.com goes WR in his latest mock. Certainly wouldn’t rule it out and Lee is a player I’ve been taking a closer look at. I don’t think it really matters what they think of Dobson. If they think a receiver can pick up their system and make an impact they will draft him and let the competition bring the best of everyone out.

29. New England Patriots (12-4): Marqise Lee, wide receiver, USC
The Patriots spent a lot of time with Lee at the combine, and they have shown interest in other top wideouts like Evans and Benjamin. Lee is a nice fit for the Patriots’ offense and could challenge Dobson and LaFell for the starting job at “X” receiver. Lee had highly productive freshman and sophomore seasons with the Trojans, but a knee injury slowed him in 2013.

Really like this mock from Derek Havens at PatsFans. As I wrote about today at B/R, I think the time might be right for the Pats to take another defensive end in the first round.

The general feeling is that Wilfork could return now and with Kelly restructured the need at defensive tackle is not as glaring as we thought it might be. They’re set at corner and likely wide receiver at least at the top of the draft.

Why not try to really take the pass rush to the next level?

Round 1, Pick 29 — Dee Ford, DE/OLB Auburn:
Ford turned a lot of heads at the Senior Bowl and at 6’2, 252 is not the proto-typical edge rusher that the Patriots have targeted in the past. But there is no over-looking his motor, and burst off the perimeter. With broad shoulders and long arms, Ford possesses great burst at the point of attack and while isn’t great at setting the edge in the running game, is a bit underrated in that aspect, showing better than average strength.

Nice mock from Steve and I think I really need to start taking an even closer look at the high end defensive ends. The question is whether or not a designated pass rusher is worthy of a first round pick. 

Again, they’re in sub at least 60% of the time. Maybe a guy can’t do much more than rush off the edge at first, but if he has elite burst he can make an impact while he develops. 

Just something to think about. Nice overall mock with some players I really like.

Good morning and Happy St. Patricks Day/Monday! Kicking off the new week with a mock draft from B/R cohort James Christensen.

The 2014 Pats have really started to take shape in the last week with some exciting additions. You almost forget they still have a full haul of rookies to add.