Nobody else had Ajani Cornelius anywhere near pick No. 144. The Patriots did, by 30 spots, and that gap is the whole story. More right than wrong, and a B to match.

That is a safety worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly. They will regret leaving interior defensive lineman for another day if the season turns on it.

Job largely done: edge rusher settled and 6 of 8 of the wish list covered. It is a bet on later, and a defensible one for a team playing the long game.

A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.