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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)

By Erik Lambert

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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26. New England Patriots

player. 47. . EDGE. Boston College. Zach Allen . 26

The absence of Trey Flower has really exposed how lacking the pass rush is for the New England Patriots defense. There’s only so much scheming can do for them before simple lack of talent drags them down. This is a problem they have to fix as Tom Brady continues to get older. It’s becoming apparent he can’t carry the team on his back like he used to. In such case, it’s the defense that has to step up. Zach Allen will be somebody who furthers that goal. He’s a powerhouse type of defensive end with violent hands and long arms. Patriots fans will be reminded a lot of Chris Long.

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