2011 NFL Mock Draft: New England Patriots Draft Take

April 3, 2011   ·   Jake Cox   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots were yet again one of the top teams in the NFL last season before faltering in the playoffs.  As long as Bill Bellichick and Tom Brady are leading the team, the Patriots will be in contention.  The Patriots have a good mix of veterans and younger players, and with so many picks in this year’s draft, the Pats can improve this team while still getting younger.
Tom Brady is an excellent team leader and he is still one of, if not, the best quarterbacks in the league.  He is still playing at a high level and there are no signs of slowing down.  The Patriots haven’t really had a dominant running back in the past decade, but the tandem of Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green Ellis worked out pretty well last season.  Fred Taylor and Kevin Faulk provide depth, but neither of them will be around much longer. 
The Patriots traded Randy Moss last season, but that left them without a serious deep threat at receiver.  W...

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