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How about a little Patriots Draft Game

Let's face it, all of us armchair general managers throw ourselves into the mock draft fiesta this time of year for two destination reasons. First, we cannot help but dream of what goodies will come the way of our favorite team. Which chosen few will help the Pats get over the hump and make it back to the promised land. Second, and you can deny it but it is still every bit as true, somewhere in the back of every mockers head is the hope that draft day will come as some vindication of you keen eye for talent and your near superhuman understanding of the game and your team in particular. That you will be right and all other fans will have to bow to you in acknowledgement of your superior savy. So, I propose a little game. I have know idea if it work out, but it will give everyone a chance to stake their claim to the title of King of the Mockery. Here's how we'll play.

The Patriots have 8 picks and so will everyone else. Select 8 players you think the Patriots will draft in the order you think they will be drafted. Don't worry about the round or exact pick as the Pats are always moving around come draft day. If you pick a correct player you get 3 pts. Pick the correct player at the selection point (with their first, second, third pick, etc), get another 2 points. Get the position right but the actual player wrong, give yourself 1 point (they picked a DT with their first pick but not your DT). Finally, get a three point bonus if you pick the correct trading partner (you know they're going to trade) and add an additional 3pts if you nail the exact picks traded. Give yourself an extra 1pt if you state there will be no trades this year and you end up being right.

Like I said, I really have no idea if the points work out... But give it a whirl and stake your claim as the greatest Patriots mocker of all time. We've got to do something to pass the next 4 days.


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