The New England Patriots have done it again. Entering the 2011 NFL draft, the Patriots had the 17th, 28th and 33rd draft picks and they walked away with a couple of potential year-one impact players but it's what they did for 2012 that has me most impressed.
New England Patriots 2011 NFL Draft Class Brings Mixed Reactions
The Patriots entered this draft with just five selections in 2012 so we knew they were going to do something to improve their position next year. They traded away the 28th pick in the draft for the Saints 2011 second rounder and their 2012 first rounder. They also traded with the Oakland Raiders giving up their third and fourth round pick this year for the Raiders 2012 second round pick.
In all, the Patriots added a first and second round pick meaning they once again are sitting pretty for next year’s draft. Reactions to the draft from Patriots fans vary.
In a poll at Pats Pulpit, 29 percent of readers say they’re happy with the draft, 34 percent are 50-50 on their reaction, 27 percent are kind of disappointed and nine percent say the draft was terrible.
I’m a little surprised that the reactions are so mixed. I really liked the Patriots draft, especially OT Nate Solder in round one. That said, I see some disappointment in fans because of the lack of a pass-rusher early in the draft.
For more on the Pats draft class, check out Pats Pulpit.
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