John Sarianides

Patriots Draft: Top 5 targets by position for the Patriots

April 29, 2021

The Patriots have ten picks in this year’s draft but depending on what they do tonight, that number may diminish. Bill Belichick spent $100 million in free agency so the Patriots were able to address many of their needs in free agency. Despite that, the Patriots still have to address the quarterback position, the offensive line, defensive line and secondary. Teams draft players based on physical attributes and their offensive……

Patriots Draft: NEFJ’s Three Scenario Mock Draft

April 29, 2021

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The draft is a mere three hours away and after waiting to see if the Patriots were going to make a trade this morning, I have finalized my three scenario mock drafts. Here goes. Scenario 1: Trading Up In scenario one, I have the Patriots trading a 2023 first round pick and a 2022 third round pick in for the eighth pick in this year’s draft and 2022 fifth round……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn

April 29, 2021

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Let’s face it. The Patriots haven’t always drafted for speed at wide receiver but that may change in this draft. The Patriots signed veteran speedster Nelson Agholar in free agency and have expressed an interest in Auburn speedster Anthony Schwartz. Schwartz is built like Bethel Johnson and Chad Jackson. A long, speed receiver who can separate in a hurry. i know it is heretic to mention those names but they……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Deommodore Lenoir, CB, Oregon

April 29, 2021

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Bill Belichick likes players who started multiple years at their respective school. Enter Cornerback Demmodore Lenoir who was a three year starter at Oregon and one of the best ball hawking cornerbacks in the Pac-12. At 5-11 194, Lenoir has good size and the ball skills necessary to play either in the slot as a nickel or dime or play outside. With Stephon Gilmore and J.C Jackson’s future’s up in……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Brendan Jaimes, OT, Nebraska

April 29, 2021

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Versatility as you know is a hallmark of the Patriot Way. The Patriots look for versatility at every position when evaluating players. Versatility is extremely important along the offensive line. You need offensive lineman who can play multiple positions and do it in a pinch. Brenden Jaimes is that type of player. A three year starter at Nebraska, Jaimes started at both guard and tackle. He has the college career……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Javian Hawkins, RB, Louisville

April 28, 2021

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The Patriots have plenty of depth at running back with Sony Michel, Damien Harris, James White and J.J Taylor. Bill Belichick would like to replace the departed Rex Burkhead and he will do it in this draft. Javian Hawkins is small in stature but posted big numbers at Louisville rushing for a school record 1,525 yards in 2019. Hawkins opted out down the stretch last season which could impact his……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Trill Williams, CB, Syracuse

April 28, 2021

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Syracuse had two top flight corners in Trill Williams and Ifeatu Melifonwu. Both have good size and can play inside, outside and possibly even play safety. The Patriots supposedly like Williams a little more and given their lack of depth at corner and some uncertainty with Stephon Gilmore and J.C Jackson in New England, the Patriots are going to take a corner who can develop and potentially start. Williams could……

Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Dax Milne, WR, BYU

April 28, 2021

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It’s no secret that the Patriots need to add to their receiver room. Instead of adding either a slot receiver or a big receiver, they should consider adding a receiver that has good size and can work the middle of the field. Dax Milne can be that type of receiver. Milne runs good routes, has strong hands and size. At 6-1 195, he has the size to be a factor……

Patriots Draft: The Patriots are primed to trade into the top ten for a quarterback. Will Bill pull the trigger?

April 28, 2021

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According to sources, the Patriots have the frameworks of deal in place with the Carolina Panthers. Carolina picks eighth and there is a prevailing thought around the league that either Justin Fields or Mac Jones are going to be available at that pick. There are several teams that appear willing to trade into the top ten, most notably the Bears, Washington Football Team and the Saints. The Patriots have an……

Patriots Pulse: Player Profile: Avery Williams, CB, Boise State

April 28, 2021

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Williams is a dime cornerback at 5-9 185 but perhaps his biggest asset isn’t what he can do as corner but what he can do as a kick returner. Here is my scouting report on Avery Williams. Scouting Report Avery Williams, CB, 5-9 195, Boise State Man to Man: Williams can line up in the slot and has the hip and hand to jam slot receivers and re-route them. Stays……