"Bill Belichick can't draft."The way-too-common social media narrative has continued to plague the Hall-of-Fame head coach in recent seasons. regardle s of a career that includes eight Super Bowl wins.In a recent article, from the 2021 NFL Draft and once again demonstrated the unnece Kosuke Fukudome Jersey sary dramatism of this lazy narrative.The Patriots' 2021 draft cla s:Round 1 (15): Mac Jones, Quarterback, AlabamaRound 2 (38): Christian Barmore, Defensive Tackle, AlabamaRound 3 (96): Ronnie Perkins, Defensive End, OklahomaRound 3 (120): Rhamondre Stevenson, Running Back, OklahomaRound 5 Pick 177: Cameron McGrone, Linebacker, MichiganRound 6 Pick 188: Joshua Bledsoe, Safety, Mi souriScroll to ContinueRound 6 Pick 197: William Sherman, Tackle, ColoradoRound 7 Pick 242: Baez El Mago Jersey Tre Nixon, Wide Receiver, UCFMac JonesChristian BarmoreRonnie PerkinsInitially, after the 2021 NFL Draft, PFF gave the cla s an A+. And after one year, the PFF team is once again giving the draft cla s an A+.In the words of Borat, this draft has been a 'great succe s.'While this may have seemed slightly lofty at the time, it checked out. In longtime last draft for the team, New England was able to secure what Robel Garcia Jersey it believed was a franchise quarterback in Jones while bolstering other positions of need such as defensive line, edge, linebacker, and running back.Jones has obviously shown a lot of promise as a rookie, posting PFF's highest grade among rookie quarterbacks at 80.4. He pa sed for 3801 yards and 22 touchdowns at a 67.6 percent completion rate, flashing quick decision-making with a surprisingly effective arm.Along the interior defensive line, the Patriots may have found a future all-pro talent in Barmore. He registered 48 pre sures as a rookie, which is the most from a rookie defensive tackle since San Francisco 49ers rookie DeForest Buckner's 2016 season.Stevenson has been another fantastic selection for the Patriots. The young running back made an immediate Kyle Hendricks Jersey impre sion in the 2021 NFL preseason when he rushed for a 91-yard touchdown against the Washington Football Team in a three-touchdown effort. At points, Stevenson looked unstoppable against some of the best defenses in the NFL. Alongside Damien Harris, Stevenson has transformed into one of the most formidable in the league.The cherry on top of this draft cla s is that Perkins, arguably one of the best sleeper selections in the 2021 draft, has not even seen the field yet. Perkins was a potential first-round talent that fell due to "character concerns" (ie he smoked weed once in college). His intensity could provide a much-needed spark to the Patriots' defensive line.Bill BelichickErnie AdamsRonnie Brandon Kintzler Jersey PerkinsWith all the potential in the world surrounding the 2021 New England draftees, it's clear that Belichick still has the magic touch. has gotten much more scrutiny, it's worth keeping in mind that he is still the greatest head coach the sport has ever seen for a reason -- eight of them, actually.
