The Patriots had one of the worst drafts in team history last April.  Six of their picks were released and signed with other teams and two of their picks did not play last season due to injury.  Safety Brandon Meriweather was the first round pick of the Patriots and he didn’t show much as he appeared soft.  Meriweather played in 16 games (0 starts) for the Patriots last season and he only made 28 tackles, forced 1 fumble and he defensed 3 passes.  4th round pick DT Kareem Brown was released and signed with the Jets.  5th round pick Clint Oldenburg (OT) was also released and signed with the Jets. The first of the 4 6th round picks of the Patriots was OLB Justin Rogers.  Rogers was cut by the Patriots and then signed by the Cowboys.  Rogers played in all 16 games (0 starts) for the Cowboys last season and he made 18 tackles.  CB Mike Richardson was placed on the Injured Reserve list before the season even started for the Patriots.  The Patriots’ third 6th round pick was RB Justise Hairston was released and signed by the Colts.  OT Corey Hilliard was the final 6th round pick of the Patriots last season and he was cut and also signed with the Colts.  Inside linebacker Oscar Lua also missed his rookie season due to injury.  OG Mike Elgin was the final player selected by the Patriots last season and he was released by them and also signed with the Colts.

GRADE FOR THE 2007 SEASON:  F

GRADE FOR THE FUTURE:  F-