Ryan Mallett

Two youngsters added to a group of old running backs. One potential successor to Tom Brady.

And no pass rushers.

The New England Patriots stuck to their traditional draft strategy on Friday – focusing on their ratings of players and not their positions of need and stocking up on draft choices.

They added picks in the first and second rounds next year in the first two days of the draft. But they didn't address the need for an improved pass rush. They finished 14th in the NFL last year with 36 sacks.

Coach Bill Belichick hopes that can get better with help from outside linebacker Jermaine Cunningham, who had one sack as a rookie last year, and others who are still progressing.

ryan mallett

This is the best landing spot for Ryan Mallettbecause he lands in a stable franchise.  Mallett will have the time to mature and learn how to be a true pro.  The Patriots have taken on character concerns with Randy Moss and that worked out well.

Malllett may never start a game but will likely fetch New England a good draft pick trade.  Don't discount how much 1 year without bad press can do for a player.  Mallett will stay out of trouble and be a big trade chip for the Patriots and maybe bring in more than Matt Cassell.  This is kinda like stock trading because they are buying low on Mallett and hoping he brings in more value.....................