Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio seem to have a pretty good handle on their draft work, but there’s no harm in throwing some ideas their way. If the Herald ran the Patriots’ draft room, here’s how we’d allocate their resources, and it all starts with a blockbuster trade to ship off quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the Browns.

The Patriots’ reasons for hanging on to Garoppolo are perfectly understandable, but the Herald — at least in our own minds — talked the Browns into forking over a first-round pick and three second-rounders. We’ll bank on Tom Brady continuing to defy his age and live up to his prophecy of playing another half-dozen seasons.

With everything in play, here’s how the Herald would handle the Patriots’ draft weekend:

FIRST ROUND

No. 12 OVERALL

How obtained: Patriots trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a sixth-rounder (No. 200 overall) to the Browns for the 12th pick, a second-rounder (No. 33 overall) and two second-rounders in 2018.

Herald decision: Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett

Skinny: Barnett helps the Patriots get younger on the edge and reinforces a group that lost Jabaal Sheard and Chris Long. Bill Belichick led Barnett’s workout at his pro day, and the Tennessee star is a safe pick in the top 15 after recording 33 sacks in his career.

SECOND ROUND

No. 33 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from Browns (see above).

Herald decision: Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster

Skinny: The best inside linebacker in the draft plummets due to a miserable pre-draft period. Foster was sent home from the combine after an argument during his medical exam and reportedly was flagged due to a drug test as well. The Patriots take advantage by pouncing on the top-10 talent, and they’ll attach him to the hip of captain Dont’a Hightower, a fellow Alabama product.

THIRD ROUND

No. 72 OVERALL

How obtained: The Patriots traded their second-rounder (No. 64 overall) to the Panthers for No. 72 and defensive end Kony Ealy.

Herald decision: Iowa defensive back Desmond King

Skinny: King was a corner at Iowa, a program run by Belichick friend Kirk Ferentz, but King might transition to safety in the NFL. At the very least, he’d be an intriguing slot option who could back up Patrick Chung. King is a ball hawk, a strong tackler and a sound special teamer.

No. 96 OVERALL

How obtained: Assigned selection.

Herald decision: Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon

Skinny: The 6-foot-7, 289-pounder is a physical freak with raw tools who played in the FCS. He’ll need time to develop, which he’ll be afforded behind Trey Flowers, Rob Ninkovich, Barnett and Ealy. Kpassagnon double majored in accounting and finance, and he’s the son of a scientist, so Matt Patricia will approve.

FOURTH ROUND

No. 131 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from the Seahawks during the 2016 draft.

Herald decision: Pittsburgh quarterback Nathan Peterman

Skinny: After shipping away Garoppolo, the Patriots get a quick, precise passer who has good vision and intriguing long-term potential. He needs to fix some mechanical inconsistencies, but he can compete with Jacoby Brissett for the backup responsibilities.

FIFTH ROUND

No. 183 OVERALL

How obtained: Compensatory selection.

Herald decision: Patriots trade Nos. 183 and 239 to Redskins for Nos. 201 and 209.

SIXTH ROUND

No. 200 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from the Colts in the Dwayne Allen trade.

Herald decision: Traded to Browns (see above).

No. 201 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from the Redskins (see above).

Herald decision: Michigan tight end Jake Butt

Skinny: Butt tore his ACL in December, which devastated his draft stock. Is it a stretch to think he’ll fall this far after being once viewed as a top-40 caliber player? Maybe. But this is tabbed as a generational tight end class with potentially a dozen ready talents who could be off the board earlier. This would be a great time to select Butt.

No. 209 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from the Redskins (see above).

Herald decision: Arkansas offensive tackle Dan Skipper

Skinny: The 6-foot-10, 309-pound swing tackle has shocking size and plays with a Logan Mankins edge. Skipper will need to refine some things to become a starter, and that’s fine because he’d be a Patriots fourth-stringer. In the meantime, he blocked seven field goals at Arkansas, so he’s got immediate special teams value.

SEVENTH ROUND

No. 239 OVERALL

How obtained: Acquired from the Lions in the Kyle Van Noy trade.

Herald decision: Traded to Redskins (see above).