How do the Patriots get so many good white players?

Because no matter what people say, white skill players are undervalued because of a subliminal bias. The patriots have been able to cut through the bullshite and just draft the player

Either that or find them for cheap on the scrap heap:

Amendola, Welker, Ninko, Vrabel, Woodhead (not sure if drafted)

Nobody else wanted them. They're probably easier to coach as well.

If you pay attention, they really don't draft that many white players, especially with high picks (O-line not withstanding). They are usually picked in the late rounds or come via trade of free agency after being cut by a previous team.

Just take Woodhead for example. He CLEARLY outperformed Joe McKnight that preseason with the Jets, but because of "flash" and built-in bias, Danny was cut. Belichick doesn't give a shite about any of that. If you perform and don't frick up, you play...that's it.

Bill also values intelligence, work ethic, and leadership abilities FAR more than other teams. I heard a stat a couple years ago that NE has more college graduates and more former college team captains on its roster than any other team by a mile.

I'm assuming Austin Carr is the guy who the OP is thinking of. Undrafted FA out of Northwestern (he was a walkon there too )


Hogan- UDFA but was signed as a RFA from the bills
Edelman- 7th round pick
Amendola- UDFA but was signed as a FA from the Rams
Wes Welker- UDFA that was traded for by the Pats from the Dolphins for a 2nd and 7th round pick
Woodhead- UDFA and picked up off the waiver wire from the jets

They look for a certain type of player. You don't have to run a 4.3 or be a freak athlete. You just have to buy in 100% to their system and do your job and play for the team.

A lot of those players they have just happen to be white. I think it's more of a philosophy than race

White skill players are cheap too. They're usually low picks ...cheap. Or don't get the Antonio Brown/Julio Jones type contracts. Edelman had been a top 5 or 6 WR for years yet is paid like he's 20th. What's he make 5 mil/yr, maybe??

In their offensive system they don't need players with highly pitched talents. Their WRs predominately run option routes so it's more about knowing what route to run when the defense gives a particular look. Of course when they get that highly talented WR that has high football IQ (Moss), the results are even better.

Ask the average Boston (Red Sox) fan how they feel about black players