Beginning Of A Dynasty: A Brief History Of The New England Patriots Draft Success

The 2008 draft is just about a month away and one of the teams who will be looking to fill some holes are the New England Patriots. Lets take a look at the soft positions and a bit of their recent success in the draft department. The draft prospects of the past 14 years ranging from 1993 to 2007 have laid the foundation for the lone dynasty of the second millenium. Some have been outstanding steals others have been high picks which any team would have coveted. The " Big Tuna Era " Head Coach Bill Parcells 93-96 1993 draft: 1st overall pick in the draft quarterback Drew Bledsoe ( later signed with the Bills, and Cowboys )    8th round 198th pick wide receiver Troy Brown 1994 draft: 1st round 4th pick linebacker Willie McGinest ( later signed with the Bills, and browns ) 1995 draft: 1st round 23rd pick cornerback Ty Law ( later signed with the Jets, and Chiefs ) 3rd round 74th pick runningback Curtis Martin ( later ... [link]