The New England Patriots had a busy start to Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft, selecting center Jake Andrews, kicker Chad Ryland and interior offensive lineman Sidy Sow with their first three picks in the fourth round.
There were mixed opinions on the heavy focus on the interior offensive line, rather than selecting a tackle or receiver.
But things started to take a turn in the sixth round with the Patriots selecting Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas. That’s when the excitement level started to jump again.
The Patriots addressed defense on the first couple of days and then turned to the offensive line, special teams and receivers on Day 3. Here’s what people were saying on Twitter after the final day of the NFL draft.
Round 4 reactions
#Patriots O-line could very well be settled if Andrews and Sow are hits.
LT Trent Brown/Calvin Anderson
LG Cole Strange/Sidy Sow
C David Andrews/Jake Andrews
RG Mike Onwenu/J. Andrews
RT Riley Reiff/Anderson@IAMKLEMM how we feeling about the Hogs up front?! Strong Unit 💪🏼… pic.twitter.com/WyBUsUUdev— Boston Bangers (@Gino_Graham) April 29, 2023
Jake Andrews was a #Patriots offensive lineman the day his parents gave him that name lol
— Patriots Outsiders (@PatsOutsiders) April 29, 2023
Jake Andrews was one of the best centers in college football last season. #patriots
— His Excellency President Mike Anderson 🇺🇸 (@m_anderson2015) April 29, 2023
Patriots getting Jake Andrews a steal
— Trell Deano 🤘 (@TrellDean) April 29, 2023
If the Patriots find a way to beat the Jets this year with this new kicker Chad Ryland kicking a walkoff field goal, it might be the most Bill Belicheck moment of his entire career. #patriots #NFLDraft #nfl #draft #pats #kicker
— Colby Covers Spreads (@thebostonsharp) April 29, 2023
A recent history of kickers drafted in Round 4 or higher
2023: Chad Ryland, NE (4)
2023: Jake Moody, SF (3)
2022: Cade York, CLE (4)
2016: Roberto Aguayo, TB (2)
2011: Alex Henery, PHI (4) pic.twitter.com/MURMIp5HIt— Zach Cohen (@ZachCohenFB) April 29, 2023
Hate the pick but don’t switch up when Chad Ryland is winning us games
— matt (@icyphoenix36) April 29, 2023
Cant wait for Chad Ryland to hit a game winning kick against the Jets
— Cameron Master (@CamMaster_) April 29, 2023
Sidy Sow prolly my favorite pick so far
— Matt Spalding (@MattJBasketball) April 29, 2023
The #Patriots finally take a value guy. Sidy Sow was Jeremiah’s 104th ranked player. 9.94 RAS. Future starter in this league. Great pick.
— Joe McNeely (@TheJoeyMcNeely) April 29, 2023
Patriots picking Marte Mapu and Sidy Sow is a masterclass in drafting for names.
— “Adam Hermann” (@adamwhermann) April 29, 2023
Round 5 reactions
Fifty shades of mid
— Magic Mike (@Michael25782778) April 29, 2023
— Mikey (@kingkanii) April 29, 2023
Boy, this is another frustrating experience!! I must step back from watching the NEP draft process in the future and just wait for actual games. Let the Patriots scouts/brass do their job, I will remain a dedicated fan!
— Odianosen (Didi) Iyamabo (@DDIyamabo) April 29, 2023
— JoshLay (@JoshLay_JLay) April 29, 2023
— JoshLay (@JoshLay_JLay) April 29, 2023
WHY DO WE KEEP TAKING INTERIOR LINEMEN WHEN OUR TACKLES SUCK
— Alejandro Proskauer 🇵🇷 (@AProskauer) April 29, 2023
I really hope one of our 800 guards is capable of moving to tackle
— 𝘛𝘉 🐐 (@TheBradySeven) April 29, 2023
Solid player
— Andrew Caraway (@Caraway6) April 29, 2023
Round 6 results
— Josh (@joshoco12) April 29, 2023
A little late but good pick up🙏 pic.twitter.com/x61X0Iq9iK
— Dylan (@dlesu_) April 29, 2023
— Perception (@PerceptionSV) April 29, 2023
Pick #187, WR Kayshon Boutte – The potential is tremendous, but he could also easily not turn out well. Boutte was a projected first rounder before his constant injury battles and off the field issues. I personally love this pick since it’s a low risk, high reward pick. pic.twitter.com/gVJJ3vHt1Q
— PGS NEST (@NestPgs) April 30, 2023
I think he’s going to surprise a lot of people in camp.
— Kayshon Boutte Truther (@Patriots_Andrew) April 30, 2023
I absolutely love the #Patriots double-dipping at wide receiver with Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas. Obviously, these are day-three fliers. But two guys I really liked on film who have skill set that fit.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 29, 2023
Demario Douglas got some wheels pic.twitter.com/XvnNQfYkI2
— Spoom 🪒 (@wuuds8) April 30, 2023
Round 7 reactions
Another Bolden returning kicks?? 👀
— Jeff Brainard (@JayBrainsy) April 29, 2023
Athletic freak:
6'2, 207 lbs
4.31 40 time
38 inch vert
1.54 10 yd split
Almost 11 inches in broad jumpShould have never let Bill take him
— su (@notfound5500) April 29, 2023
— E (@E46387736) April 29, 2023
Let’s GOOOOO!!!
— Sade06Evett (@Sade06E) April 29, 2023
S P E E D
— Crimson🪬 (@Crimson619_) April 30, 2023
Get us a WR1 and we straight pat nation and amazing pickup already love speed💙❤️
— 💜💛 (@Dip_4L) April 29, 2023
