Author: John Sarianides
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Payton Turner, DE, Houston
Payton Turner is in many ways the ideal defensive lineman in the NFL today. Turner offers tremendous scheme versatility in that he can play defensive end or defensive tackle and he can play all three down. Turner played at Houston for four seasons. After an impactful freshmen campaign, Turner missed most of his sophomore season due to a foot injury. He bounced back this season by finishing second team All-American……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Richie Grant, S, Central Florida
The Patriots love utilizing their safeties in a variety of roles within their defense. Bill Belichick practically invented the concept of three safety secondaries and defenses. New England plays more three safeties than any other team in the NFL. It is why Belichick drafted Kyle Duggar last off-season and signed Adrian Phillips. This off-season, Belichick signed former Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills. In recent years, New England played Patrick Chung,……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jaelen Phillips, DE, Miami (Fla)
Miami defensive end Jaelen Phillips is an explosive pass rusher who has the ability to change the complexion of a game on any snap. At 6-5 266, Phillips has the size and the athletic ability to be an impact three down player in the NFL. Phillips started his career at UCLA and after two seasons in Westwood, he transferred to Miami where he took his game to the next level……
Patriots: Latest news on Julian Edelman means the Patriots are still in the market for a receiver
According to a story by the Boston Herald’s Karen Guregian today, Julian Edelman is not expected to play the entire 2021 season. Edelman’s troublesome knee injury is expected to keep him sidelined for part of next season. How long before Edelman returns is anyone’s guess but it sounds like he is going to miss the start of the season. With the Patriots already thin at receiver, not having Edelman is…
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore is only 5-7 but he plays much bigger than his size. Moore is one of the premier playmakers in this year’s draft class. Moore was one of the top recruits in the country in 2018 and it was a bit of an upset that he chose Purdue after being recruited by several higher profile programs. Moore has had injury issues in the past but when……
Patriots Draft: A price change could motivate the Patriots to trade into the top 10
The Jets trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers yesterday took another team out of the quarterback mix in the top ten of this year’s draft. Carolina picked up Darnold’s fifth year option after the trade was completed meaning they will not be taking a quarterback with the eighth pick and are open for business as a possible trade partner. With Carolina now out of the running for a……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, OLB, Notre Dame
Versatility is the name of the game defensively today in the NFL. Now more than ever, you need linebackers and safeties that can match up and give you the flexibility to be aggressive defensively. Defenders that can play three positions, at three levels and for three downs are in demand these days. I call them 3X3 players. We saw it in last year’s draft with Isaiah Simmons, Jeremy Chinn and……