The Patriots like to play multiple fronts on defense but one thing is for sure, they like their linebackers especially off-ball linebackers who can play multiple roles within their defense. The 2023 draft class has several intriguing off the ball and edge defenders who fit the Patriots scheme to a tee. Here are 15 linebackers and edge players who could be on the Patriots radar and are possible fits. Nolan……
The mystery of what will happen to Matt Patricia has finally been solved, After months of speculation, Patricia is no longer with the Patriots. ESPN’s Tim McManus is reporting that Patricia is joining Nick Sirianni’s staff in Philadelphia as Senior Defensive Assistant. Patricia has been in limbo for months after being removed as offensive play caller after a disastrous 8-9 season in which the Patriots had one of the worst…
The Patriots have had multiple players in this week for visits. I will track the visits for you and will share my thoughts on each visit as our list is updated. Isaiah Bolden, 6-2 205, CB, Jackson State My Thoughts: Bolden started his career at Florida State. He has terrific size and is dynamic in the return game. He has the athleticism and ball skills to be a starting boundary……
Patriots Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh met with the media on Tuesday, ahead of next weekend’s NFL Draft and had some pretty interesting things to say. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1648372345852116998?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Here are some of the topics Groh addressed. Thoughts on getting it right with the 14th pick Groh stressed that it is important the Patriots come away with a an impact player at Pick 14. “It’s great to find those free agents,……
New Patriots offensive line coach Adrian Klemm meet with the media for the first time on Tuesday. Klemm was hired as the Patriots offensive line coach in January, replacing Matt Patricia who along with assistant offensive line coach Billy Yates coached the group last season. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1648369779252637696?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The offensive line struggled last season and in many people’s eyes were the root cause of the team’s struggles offensively. In reality, it was…
New Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien answered several questions today in his first meeting with the local media since being hired in January. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1648367647002705920?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA O’Brien spoke for almost ten minutes and addressed a variety of topics from being back in New England to his assessment of Mac Jones to moving on from last season. Jones was a popular topic as you can imagine. O’Brien was asked right out of the…
When you look at the Patriots roster, defensive line isn’t exactly a pressing need. The Patriots have enough depth at defensive tackle and defensive end but the reality is, they could use another interior lineman and another true defensive end, one that could ideally rush the passer. The only free agent in the group next off-season is Carl Davis so the Patriots do not have to draft a defensive lineman……
Cornerback has been a focal point thus far for the Patriots in the pre-draft process but will they draft one early later on this month with Pick 14? With them, you never know but they have spent a lot of time the past two months on the position. It is important to note, that the highest the team has drafted a defensive back in the Belichick era is 24th overall……
The Patriots kicked off their off-season program today. Here is what you need know about what the team will be doing the next two months Program Dates First Day: April 17th OTA’s/Off-Season Workouts: May 22-23, May 25, May 30-31, June 2, June 5-6, June 8-9 Mandatory Mini-Camp: June 12th-14th BACKKKKKK. pic.twitter.com/zcfn0c7vGM — New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 17, 2023 According the NFL Operations, the program is broken down into three…
