That’s a bold strategy James Develin Jersey , Cotton."During last year’s NFL draft, the New England Patriots acquired San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Brown via trade. Up until that point, the three-year starter had exclusively played on the right side of the line. The Patriots, however, had different plans in mind for the behemoth tackle and moved him to the left to have him compete for the starting spot previously manned by free agency departure Nate Solder.Brown won the role as Tom Brady’s blind-side protector and delivered a very good season for the Patriots, all the way through the club’s victory in Super Bowl 53. The former seventh-round draft pick therefore entered free agency with plenty of momentum on his side — and it literally paid off: just minutes into the legal tampering period, the Oakland Raiders and Brown’s camp agreed to a four-year, $66 million contract.The deal made the now-26-year-old the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. Here’s the proverbial kicker, though: the Raiders are not paying Brown to be their left tackle Womens LaAdrian Waddle Jersey , but instead are moving him back to the right side of the line. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden announced the decision earlier today, and also noted that 2018 first-round selection Kolton Miller will stay on the left side after a rather inconsistent rookie campaign.While Brown is capable of playing right tackle — he did it quite successfully in San Francisco — paying him an average of $16.5 million per year and not have him protect quarterback Derek Carr’s blind-side is an interesting decision. Teams usually play their best tackles where the QB doesn’t have his eyes constantly, something the Raiders are not doing when based on how the 2018 season went.Furthermore, right tackles are valued at a much lower cost than their left-side counterparts: the highest annual average for a right tackle previously belonged to the Denver Broncos’ Ja’Wuan James, who earns ‘only’ $12.75 million per year — the ninth most among all offensive tackles. Brown’s annual contract value is almost $4 million more than James’.Financial context aside, Oakland’s plan can be somewhat justified by the fact that Brown will see his fair share of talented edge rushers no matter where he lines up. That being said, the Raiders’ commitment to Miller in combination with their substantial financial investment in Brown certainly qualifies this decision as a bold one — and one that could have major implications on Oakland’s offensive success this season. A.J. Brown is the most complete receiver in the draft and someone the Patriots have to consider adding to their mostly unproven receiver room."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementNFL DraftPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots 2019 NFL Draft CoverageTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #1: Ole Miss WR A.J. BrownNew,63commentsA.J. Brown is the most complete receiver in the draft and someone the Patriots have to consider adding to their mostly unproven receiver room. EDTShareTweetShareShareTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #1: Ole Miss WR A.J. BrownDerick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsThe Patriots’ wide receiver room is a bit unsettled, with Julian Edelman and Phillip Dorsett returning from last year’s group. The Patriots control Josh Gordon’s rights http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-malcolm-mitchell-jersey , as he recently signed his restricted free agent tender. However, Gordon becoming a significant contributor down the stretch and into the postseason is not a bet the Patriots should make despite his otherwise solid production (40/720/3) when available last season.The team was linked to Adam Humphries, who signed with the Tennessee Titans despite the Patriots making a last ditch effort to pry him away from there. Instead they ended up taking the spaghetti method by picking up Maurice Harris from Washington, Bruce Ellington from Detroit, and Demaryius Thomas from Houston. Two of the three players have links to former Belichick assistants while the Patriots have seen Harris multiple times in preseason.There’s a good chance one of the three players listed could turn out to be a contributor, but they’re all 1-year guys. The Patriots could afford to have some young and cost-controlled talent at the position. Combine DataHeight: 6’0”Weight: 226Arm: 32 7/8”Hand: 9 3/4”40: 4.49Vertical: 36.5”Broad Jump: 10’0”StrengthsNFL ready bodyDay 1 starter outside or in the slotPhysical and natural route runnerElite run after catch skillsLarge catch radiusOutside and slot versatilityTracks the ball wellUses his frame to box out defenders at the catch pointPhysical run blockerWeaknessesShut down by LSU CB Donte JacksonUnlikely to be an elite outside receiverWhy the Patriots Would Draft HimBrown literally checks off every box that I like with a receiver in the Patriots offense. Quick-twitch athlete, outside/slot versatility, physical run blocker, and excellent body control. The Patriots typically don’t draft WRs in Round 1 Dwayne Allen Jersey , but Brown is a plug and play starter for the team outside or even in the slot to get him and Edelman on the field at the same time. His skill set is perfect for the Patriots offense as a quick-hitting, ball control passing attack that complements a smash-mouth running game. Why the Patriots Would Not Draft HimTwo reasons: he’s not available or someone who the Patriots love more in the draft fell to them. The highest the Patriots went for a WR pick was 36th overall in the 2006 draft when they traded up to select Chad Jackson. Perhaps getting burned on multiple receiver picks in the Top 100 makes the Patriots less eager to draft and develop a receiver prospect vs. the spaghetti method with NFL veterans. Brown’s game is very similar to Julian Edelman and Anquan Boldin, quick-twitch and physical receivers that didn’t wow you with speed but at the end of the day put up big numbers and beat you. Who He Has to Beat Out: Maurice Harris, Bruce Ellington, Demaryius ThomasBrown’s roster spot would not be in jeopardy, but he does have to beat those guys out for a role. Rookie Year ProjectionBrown would at worst be the #3 receiver on the depth chart, assuming no injuries here. While there is some projection going from the SEC to the NFL in terms of the speed of the game and athleticism of the opponent, Brown is advanced in regards the nuances to the position compared to other prospects. I wouldn’t be surprised if he sets Patriots rookie records for catches, yards Womens Vincent Valentine Jersey , TDs, etc. when all is said and done.Long Term ProjectionBrown is your future #1 receiver and the Patriots would line him up in differing areas of their formations to create match-up problems like they do now with Edelman. If they find a weakness in the opposing secondary, Brown is the guy to attack it. His strong run blocking skills will also keep him on the field as a major contributor (~95% snaps on offense) and his size and strength makes him an ideal guy to motion to the point of attack and **** a linebacker in the hole. Grade: 5/5 StarterRound: 1stIf Brown is available at 32, something that I consider about less than 5% chance of happening due to other teams needing a receiver, the Patriots have to consider it. Brown is as close to a complete receiver as the Patriots will likely ever be able to pick up in the draft although given the positional value they may look elsewhere if another similarly graded prospect drops. If no other prospect is available, 5 years of cost control for a receiver who can impact every down on offense is worth having even if the Patriots haven’t historically made a first round selection at the position.