I think that the Patriots can scratch "Tight End" off their list of needs.
As the Patriots have already clinched the #1 seed in the NFL Playoffs, many Patriot fans are going to spend a couple of weeks scouting out some NFL Draft Prospects in addition to watching the 2010 NFL Season finale.
We’d like to discuss where the Patriots will be concentrating their attention on. Name three positions where you think the Patriots need to draft a player in 2011 and tell us why.
We’ll start things off:
Defensive End: With injuries to Ty Warren, Mike Wright, Myron Pryor and Ron Brace limiting them this year, and Gerard Warren set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2011, a stout 3-4 DE seems like a no-brainer for the Patriots to look at. If the Patriots can move Vince Wilfork back inside, the run defense will certainly improve.
Options: Marcell Dareus, JJ Watt, Cameron Jordan, Muhammad Wilkerson
Outside Linebacker: While Rob Ninkovich and Tully Banta-Cain have played decently this year, Jermaine Cunningham needs a legitimate pass-rushing presence on the other side of the ball. Eric Moore, signed from the UFL, has shown some promise, but we expect the Patriots to draft an OLB early this April.
Options: Robert Quinn, Ryan Kerrigan, Jeremy Beal, Aldon Smith
Offensive Line: Unless Logan Mankins and Matt Light are both re-signed, the Patriots need to pay attention to the big boys up front. Stephen Neal could also retire, further weakening one of the best lines in the NFL. Nick Kaczur should be back in 2011, but a LT and/or OG would certainly do wonders to improving the depth in front of Tom Brady.
Options: Anthony Costanzo, Ben Ijalana, Tyron Smith, John Moffitt
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