"Happy draft day Joejuan Williams Jersey Boys , folks! The first round of the NFL’s annual college player selection meeting — click here for all you need to know about it — will take place today and the New England Patriots have plenty of options at the end of round one: they have the deep roster to go after the best available player, the perfect spot to trade down to acquire additional picks, and the ammunition to move up the board for one of their targets.That’s what the reigning world champions could do, but what should they do? Pats Pulpit’s staff has some answers to this question.Bernd BuchmasserTeams like first round picks because of that sweet, sweet fifth-year option — and the Patriots should take advantage of this and swing a trade. Think about it: the draft is deep in the second round, and New England might also be able to pick up an additional high choice for next year (and a stronger quarterback group) by moving down today. Of course, it always takes two to tango so if a trade-down doesn’t materialize I would go for either a player like defensive tackle Jerry Tillery or offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom.Rich HillI think the Patriots should take the best lineman that’s on the board. If that’s an offensive lineman, like Dalton Risner or Greg Little, that’s great. If it’s a blue chip defensive lineman like Jerry Tillery, that’s great, too. Games are won in the trenches and there are plenty of receivers that will be available in the second and third rounds. What do I think will happen? Get ready for another defensive back in Foxboro...Alec ShaneI’d love to see the Patriots package their first rounder and one of their seconds to move up and grab an EDGE defender, especially if there’s a run on other positions and someone like Josh Allen falls to them in the middle of the round. That said, I look forward to welcoming an interior offensive lineman or a DB onto the team with open arms.Oliver ThomasNo. 36 overall is the highest the Patriots have driven for a wide receiver since Bill Belichick took the keys. But if New England’s war room stays parked at No. 32 overall — and if the D-line likes of Clelin Ferrell, Jerry Tillery and Dexter Lawrence are off the board — it might be time to shift gears. Ole Miss’ A.J. Brown isn’t a shiny hood ornament of a wideout. He also didn’t play tight end at Iowa under Kirk Ferentz. That’s all right. There’s a translatable Youth Irving Fryar Jerseys , big-slot game with Brown that I could see New England valuing more than most at his position.Matthew RewinskiSince all of us have been Mossed by our own draft predictions vs. what Bill actually thinks is important year after year, here’s my best guess at where Belichick’s going to zag when we all expect him to zig: I’m calling off-ball linebacker early. You’ve seen the difference on this defense with Dont’a Hightower on the field vs when he’s in the tub, correct? For as good as Kyle Van Noy’s become once Bill unlocked his true skills, there’s just nothing that makes a Belichick defense tick like the Hightowers, the Mayos, and the Bruschis. And Jerod Mayo wound up retiring at 30 years old once his body finally realized how brutal making 200 tackles a year and shedding hundreds of blockers can be on a man.And really, if we’re being honest, there isn’t a single position group on this defending championship team that WOULDN’T be improved with a shot of prime blue-chip talent. Think about it. Yes, even the secondary, especially if the NFL keeps pushing the game towards Madden scoring levels. If that sounds like a Kool-Aid copout, then, well, it wouldn’t be the first time, and it won’t be the last time.Michael McDermottIdeally they go in the trenches with either a quality OT or DT. Players to watch will be Montez Sweat and Dexter Lawrence Irving Fryar Jerseys Stitched , both of whom have considerable flags with Sweat’s heart condition (less of an issue than with Maurice Hurst a season ago) and Lawrence having limited pass rush upside. If those guys are available past 25, go get them. Otherwise NE should look at staying put and going after Jerry Tillery, Greg Little, or Kaleb McGary (trade back from 32 if McGary is the target) unless they love A.J. Brown. Brown reminds me of Anquan Boldin a lot as a physical Z/slot receiver who had a knack for getting big catches when it mattered most (ask Cardinals or Ravens fans about that). If the players I all mentioned are gone by 32, Patriots should trade back and try to add a pick for next year (ideally a 1st, would be OK with a 2nd). As for predictions, I’ll probably never come as close as I did 3 years ago. That was just a lucky guess. Mark SchofieldIf one of the Iowa tight ends falls into the 20s or so, then I would explore moving up a few spots to grab either Hockenson or Fant. Absent that happening, I think the move is to address either the offensive line or the defensive front. Jerry Tillery, Dexter Lawrence and even Jeffery Simmons make sense on the defensive side of the football, and Dalton Risner or Chris Lindstrom would make sense as versatile players on the offensive line for them at 32. There is value to be had on Day Two at both tight end and wide receiver. I don’t see them drafting a quarterback at 32, even Will Grier. I still think he’d be available for them on Day Two. Slot Machine PlayerSorry, but I’ve been wrong enough for the year. I’m way ahead of my quota. I will say that if I watch the first round, they’ll trade out of it Infant Yodny Cajuste Jersey , and if I don’t they’ll pounce. The first year I missed the first round we got Boomtower and Jones. I’m planning on missing it this year....Ryan Keiran Trade up for Clelin Ferrell. He has all the makings of a perfect Trey Flowers replacement, he’s young, and he (should) be available in the range where the Patriots could realistically use their surplus of draft picks to get up to. They can’t leave this draft having made 12 or even 10 picks, and 8 would be a stretch as well. Be aggressive and go get the best fit to replace the star you lost. Otherwise, go get Jerry Tillery or AJ Brown. Same logic applies minus replacing Flowers.Pat LaneI don’t think the Patriots will be drafting at 32 at all. Either they’ll be trading up for a player they love, or they’ll be trading back for a team to go up and get someone they love. If they move up, my guess is either Hockenson or a defensive lineman like Clelin Ferrell, Montez Sweat, or Christian Wilkins drops to the mid-20s.Patriotic ChiefDL or OL or they get lucky and one of the only legit 1st round WR/TE projects slips. The biggest need is receiver but with two 2nd round picks and plenty of ammunition to move anywhere we dang well please in the 2nd round I don’t see any reason to reach for a receiver there and I am absolutely confident BB will not do that. My suspicion is we end up with a DT. I think the drafts deepest high quality talent is at edge talents and offensive line. That’s also a need for almost every teams. That pushes the DT down the board since it’s not quiet as pressing a concern for several teams. What I don’t want to see addressed is QB or DB but if that is the BPA then so be it. Daily news and links for Friday"TEAM TALKPro Football Hall of Fame: New “Road to the Super Bowl” film debuts in Super Bowl Theater: The season in two parts starting with a creative look at the many memorable moments of the 2018 NFL season captured through the lens of NFL Films’ cameras. The theater then rotates 180 degrees where the drama of Super Bowl LIII unfolds on the large screen. Unique footage from the field and sidelines added to the drama of the Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl championship.Media Access: Brandon Bolden (10.54 min. video) and Stephon Gilmore (11 min. video)From NFL Network: Which NFL teams have the most favorable schedules in 2019? (1.43 min. video)Patriots Unfiltered: Schedule analysis; James Develin in studio. (2 hour program)LOCAL LINKSDoug Kyed picks an offensive lineman for the Patriots in each round of the draft.Kevin Duffy gives us an overview of the offensive linemen currently on the roster and why offensive tackle is a high priority for the Pats.Phil Perry continues his Prototypical Patriots series with a look at offensive tackles.Ryan Hannable thumbnails 5 defensive linemen to keep an eye on for the Pats in the draft.Evan Lazar finishes up his Patriots Top 50 Big Board: 50-41 - 40-31 - 30-21 - 20-11 - 10-1.Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) 2019 Draft Big Board: Mike’s ‘50 favorite Pats fits roughly in the order that I like them’.Andrew Callahan profiles potential Patriot Memphis RB Tony Pollard: New England’s next Swiss Army knife? David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots 2019 NFL draft targets: Ohio State WR Parris Campbell.David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Recent Patriots second round picks.Ryan Hannable can’t wait for the draft to give the Patriots just what their offseason needs -- some excitement. /who knew?Matt Dolloff gives us 8 takeaways from the Patriots 2019 schedule: Most-likely loss in September, at Dolphins.Doug Kyed addresses his Friday Patriots Mailbag: What are New England’s trade options in the draft?Zack Cox gets a scouting report from Stephon Gilmore on two of the three new wide receivers the Patriots added to their roster since Super Bowl LIII. Doug Kyed talks with Stephon Gilmore about the Patriots defensive coaching turnover, “I’m pretty sure the coaches we have will put us in the best position to make plays.”Zack Cox notes that when Stephon Gilmore threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park, he was living out a childhood dream.Zack Cox hears from Brandon Bolden on why he returned to New England, “I missed this place. It’s like home.”Ryan Hannable finds Brandon Bolden is glad to be back. “The grass always isn’t greener on the other side.”Doug Kyed explains how we can blame Bill Belichick for Brandon Bolden’s monster performance against the Patriots in the “Miracle in Miami.” Darren Hartwell looks at the NFL strength of schedule rankings for 2019 and says the Patriots easier schedule is a product of good fortune, not a gift from the league.Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Looking for a gift for the Patriots fan that has everything? /(cough) raises hand.Alex Barth and Evan Lazar discuss how it’s time to replenish Brady’s weapons. 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