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4 Ripple effects of Jon Bostic trade

By Connor Fulton

Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless (81) dives for extra yards after catching a pass against Chicago Bears linebacker Jon Bostic (57) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless (81) dives for extra yards after catching a pass against Chicago Bears linebacker Jon Bostic (57) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in a AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Added ammunition for 2017 NFL Draft

While the Patriots did wheel and deal enough in the 2016 NFL Draft to regain their Deflategate-stolen fourth round pick in next year’s draft, it’s still good to see them stockpile picks, even if it’s at the back end of the draft.

No, seventh rounders aren’t going to hog headlines, but if anyone can mine late-draft talent, it’s Bill Belichick. As this roster continues to evolve and get younger, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have an extra seventh rounder.

In-depth: Patriots draft review and grades

Remember, the Patriots got Bostic for the low price of a sixth round pick. So their return on the investment of Bostic was a player used in 11 games and a seventh round pick. In other words, the Patriots rented Bostic for the majority of the regular season for the low cost of drafting one round later (different drafts, yes, but you get the point).

Next: 1. Opening of Pats-Lions connection

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