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New England Patriots
Quarterback settled, Penix Jr. in the fold, and a A for the Patriots.
by Lewi ·
2024 NFL Draft
· 7 picks
· 7 steals
· 0 reaches
Start where it matters. The Patriots took Michael Penix Jr. to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. This is how you run a draft, and the A reflects it.
The trade ledger is the best part of the whole weekend. For all the activity, edge rusher went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Sanders pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged.
Bottom line, with Michael Penix Jr. leading the way, this is a class that should pay off fast and rarely be regretted.
Pick-by-Pick
In Round 1, Pick 26 they get the arm they will build around, outstanding value to boot. A real need, handled.
In the Round 1 slot they get a weapon on the perimeter at a price that makes it sweeter. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
In the 31st pick they get a cornerstone up front, and a steal at that. A clean fit for the roster.
Terrion Arnold is a better player than slot 34 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
They stopped a slide they were happy to see, landing Brian Thomas Jr. in the 41st overall pick. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Ja'Tavion Sanders at pick 58 is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
They read the board right and Jonathon Brooks was the payoff at pick No. 63. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.