Author: John Sarianides
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
The Patriots don’t typically draft linebackers in the first round unless they possess an elite skill set. The last time the Patriots drafted a linebacker in the first round was 2012. That pick was Dont’a Hightower. Hightower opted out last season and is in the last year of his contract. He is expected back but this is more than likely his last season in New England. Despite bringing back Kyle……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
The Patriots have invested heavily in their offensive line in recent years both in terms of draft capital and money spent on re-signing players. The Patriots have drafted 14 offensive lineman since 2014. Bill Belichick’s investment has on the offensive line has paid off with some key players emerging as impact starters. Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney immediately come to mind as do two of last year’s picks, Michael Onwenu and……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Christian Barmore , DT, Alabama
The Bill Belichick, Nick Saban connection is well documented. That’s is why Barmore is the third Alabama player profiled in our sixty players in sixty days series. Barmore was an unsung hero of sorts for the Tide in their national championship run last season. He didn’t necessarily get the same attention as the offensive stars on the team did but Baramore played at an elite level and was a rock……
Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
The Patriots have filled many of their needs in free agency but there is still some uncertainty regarding the futures of Stephon Gilmore and J.C Jackson with the organization. That is why it is not out of the realm of possibility that the Patriots take a cornerback with the 15th pick if they stand pat and don’t trade the pick. Newsome is a potential target for the Patriots, especially if……
Patriots: I wouldn’t surrender anything more than two mid round picks for Jimmy G
The 49ers and Dolphins trade yesterday illustrated just how expensive it is going to be for the Patriots to trade into the top ten if they want to draft one of the top four quarterbacks in this year’s class. With the 49ers trading up, one has to assume that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is now available in a trade. San Francisco quickly squelched that notion by saying they intend to hold…