2011 NFL Draft: Alabama WR Julio Jones Is a Perfect Fit as a New England Patriot

April 5, 2011   ·   Tony Santorsa   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots are one of the NFL's top offenses led by quarterback Tom Brady. However, there is always room for improvement. 
Brady has some talented targets at wide receiver with Wes Welker and Deion Branch and at tight end with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. However, the Patriots are missing one type of a receiver—a true number one.
New England does not need Randy Moss back; they don't need any "deep threat receiver" on their roster. What New England really needs is a strong physical receiver who can use his frame to get open—not Moss. 
When you take a look at the 2011 draft class, Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones jumps out at you. While playing in Alabama under a "Bill Belichick disciple," Nick Saban, Belichick is likely very familiar with Jones. 
If New England calls Jones' number at 17th overall on draft day, what will the former 'Bama receiver be bring to the table? 
 
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