John Sarianides

Quarterbacks take center stage in Wolf’s pre-draft press conference

April 18, 2024

Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf met with the media for about 20 minutes on Thursday morning and as one would expect, the focus was on the quarterbacks and what the Patriots will do with the third overall pick. Wolf addressed a variety of topics but the quarterbacks seemed to be on most media members minds in attendance. Wolf obviously did not reveal any of the Patriots draft plans……

Patriots Draft Need #6: EDGE

April 18, 2024

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The Patriots seem to be set at outside linebacker/EDGE on paper but in reality, they could use another pass rusher. Especially one that gives them some juice off the corner. When you look at this draft class at EDGE, there are elite pass rushers at the top of the class in Dallas Turner of Alabama and Jared Verse of Florida State but the Patriots are not taking one early so……

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #33: Joe Milton, QB, Tennessee

April 17, 2024

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Joe Milton has the strongest arm in this draft and is the ultimate developmental project in this class. Milton started his career at Michigan before transferring prior to the 2020 season. Milton has technically only started one full season and that was last season where he threw 20 touchdown passes and for 2,813 yards. In this era of the spread offense, those are not eye popping numbers. Especially in Josh……

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #34: Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor

April 17, 2024

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Courtesy of Baylor Athletics A three year starter at Baylor, Hall could play the three technique defensive tackle in a 40 front and kick outside to a five technique defensive end in a 30 front. Hall had some ups and downs at Baylor but he put himself on the map with a solid Senior Bowl performance. He really caught coaches, scouts and talent evaluators attention and proved that he could……

Seven thoughts on ESPN’s “Voted off the island” piece

April 17, 2024

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Getty Images A bombshell piece dropped by ESPN named “Voted off the island” detailed how Bill Belichick went from almost getting the Atlanta Falcons job in January to not finishing in the top three after a second interview with owner Arthur Blank and the Falcons brass. The piece was written by Seth Wickersham, Don Van Natta and Jeremy Fowler. 1. Bad blood between Kraft and Belichick: We always knew that…

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #35: C.J Hanson, OT, Holy Cross

April 17, 2024

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Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics A three year starter at Holy Cross, Hanson was one of the leader of the Crusaders the past three seasons. He will be making the move inside from tackle. He started 38 games in his career. He was Third Team All-American; First Team All-Patriot and a team captain last season. Here is my scouting report on C.J Hanson C.J Hanson, OT, 6-5 300, Holy……

5 Observations from Brown Spring Practice

April 17, 2024

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The Brown Bears held their ninth spring practice of the spring on Tuesday evening at the Erickson Athletic Complex. It was a beautiful evening for football. Head Coach James Perry called it a “Chamber of Commerce” kind of day and he was right. You couldn’t have asked for better weather to practice in. As usual, practice was uptempo. The Bears don’t waste time and they do not waste reps. They……

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #36: Kedon Slovis, QB, BYU

April 16, 2024

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Image courtesy of BYU Slovis is the first quarterback in our 50 Patriots Prospects to watch. He is well travelled originally committing to USC before transferring to Pitt and then BYU. His numbers the past four seasons leave a lot to be desired. He moved around and dealt with injuries throughout his college career. He never fully got into a rhythm wherever he played and struggled to stick as the……

Penix dinner and visit strictly a due diligence thing

April 16, 2024

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Image courtesy of the University of Washington Calm down Patriots fans. Just because the Patriots had dinner with Michael Penix last night and are working him out today, does not mean they are trading down and considering the former Washington signal caller later. Could they? Sure but they are just doing their due diligence with Penix like they have with all of the other quarterbacks. Penix was one of the……

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #37: Lorenzo Thompson, OT, Rhode Island

April 16, 2024

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Image courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics Thompson started 37 straight games for the Rams. He was a captain for Head Coach Jim Fleming. He earned First Team All-CAA honors and was a third team All-American. Thompson played in the Hula Bowl and participated in the Patriots local pro day. Here is my scouting report on Lorenzo Thompson Lorenzo Thompson, OT, 6-6 305, Rhode Island Initial Quicks: Thompson gets off the……