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The 2008 draft is just about a month away and one team who will be looking to fill some holes are the New England Patriots. Lets take a look at the soft positions and a bit of their recent success in the draft department...

Beginning Of A Dynasty: A Brief History Of The New England Patriots Draft Success

by Ivahn Lachowsky (Columnist)

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March 25, 2008


The 2008 draft is just about a month away and one team who will be looking to fill some holes are the New England Patriots. Lets take a look at the soft positions and a bit of their recent success in the draft department.

The draft prospects of the past 14 years, ranging from 1993 to 2007, have laid the foundation for the lone dynasty of the second millenium. Some have been outstanding steals. Others have been high picks which any team would have coveted.

The "Big Tuna Era": Head Coach Bill Parcells 93-96

1993 draft:

  1. 1st overall pick in the draft quarterback Drew Bledsoe ( later signed with the Bills in '02 and the Cowboys in '05 )   
  2. 8th round 198th pick wide receiver Troy Brown

1994 draft:

  1. 1st round 4th pick linebacker Willie McGinest ( later signed with the Browns in 06 )

1995 draft:

  1. 1st round 23rd pick cornerback Ty Law ( later signed with the Jets in 05 and the Chiefs in 06 )
  2. 3rd round 74th pick runningback Curtis Martin ( later signed with Jets in 97 ) compensational picks from the Jets 1st and 3rd round 

1996 draft:                                                                       

  1. 1st round 7th pick wide receiver Terry Glenn ( traded to the Packers currently with the Cowboys )
  2. 2nd round 36th pick saftey Lawyer Milloy ( signed with the Bills in 03, Falcons in 06 )
  3. 3rd round 86th pick linebacker Tedy Bruschi

The "Belichick Era": Head Coach Bill Belichick, '96-Present

1999 draft:

  1. 2nd round 46th pick running back Kevin Faulk

2000 draft:

  1. 6th round 199th pick Quarterback Tom Brady (three-time superbowl winner two-time superbowl MVP, current touchdown pass record holder (50) )
  2. 7th round 239th pick fullback Patrick Pass

2001 draft:

  1. 1 round 6th pick defensive linemen Richard Seymour
  2. 2 round 48th pick tackle Matt Light

2002 draft:

  1. 1 round 21st pick tight end Daniel Graham ( signed with the Broncos in 07 )
  2. 2 round 65th pick wide receiver Deion Branch ( Superbowl MVP traded to the Seahawks in 06 )
  3. 7 round 253rd pick wide receiver David Givens

2003 draft:

  1. 1 round 13th pick defensive lineman Ty Warren
  2. 2 round 36th pick defensive back Eugene Wilson ( signed with the Buccanneers in 08 )
  3. 2 round 45th pick wide receiver Bethal Johnson
  4. 4 round 117th pick defensive lineman Dan Klecko
  5. 4 round 120th pick cornerback Asante Samuel ( signed with the Eagles in 08 ) 
  6. 5 round 164th pick center Dan Koppen

2004 draft:

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  1. XXX XXX about 1 year ago

    This is good, I found out a lot... hope it makes pic of the day

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  2. Matt Bosley about 1 year ago

    You've put together some very good information here.

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  3. Sebastian about 1 year ago

    Highly efficient drafting, trades.... and a little something extra.

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  4. Michael Venning about 1 year ago

    Hmm, maybe the tapes had something to do with their success. Unfortunate that it's even an issue...

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    • Ivahn Lachowsky about 1 year ago

      tapes could have had something to with it plus the coaches, cordinators, and a sprinkle of good luck but you still need the players to execute the plays i also noticed the pats have a low concussion and injury rate i'm going to look further into it but i read a good article on the bleacher report about concussion prevention and a doctor who has fitted two thirds of patriot players with mouthpieces and the pats players suffered 0 concussions in the 06/07 season just a thought search Mahercor.com in the bleacher report search

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