Contemplating the Possibilities

With the Pats acquiring the 34th overall pick in the draft from KC, here's a quick look at how comparable picks (within 2 spots) have gone for them since Belichick has arrived.

2000: n/a, Pats took Adrian Klemm with the 46th pick --- not much to say there

2001: n/a, Pats took Matt Light with the 48th pick --- perennial Pro Bowler

2002: n/a, Pats took Deion Branch with the 65th pick --- MVP of Superbowl XXXIX

2003: Eugene Wilson 36th pick --- first two years were decent, not much since (currently with the Texans)

2004: Ben Watson 32nd pick --- not sure what to say, very enigmatic --- of course he has provided at least one memorable play

2005: Logan Mankins 32nd pick --- I don't think anyone would argue his value to the team

2006: Chad Jackson 36th pick --- let's just move on the next item

2007: n/a, Pats traded what would've been the 60th pick as part of the deal for Wes Welker --- should've been the MVP of Superbowl XLIII (I know, sour grapes)

2008: n/a, Terrence Wheatley 62nd pick --- still too early to tell