When the draft ended on Saturday evening, several players with local ties signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams. The players either signed a deal to go to camp or they were signed to a rookie mini camp try out. Unlike players who were drafted and get four year contracts, UDFA’s get three year contracts. When the the contract is up, they become restricted free agents. Here is a…
The Patriots turned heads on Saturday when they drafted quarterback Bailey Zappe in the fourth round. Why draft a quarterback when you have Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham? Simple. They see Zappe as more than a developmental quarterback. Now before you start thinking that I am implying that Mac’s job is on the line, it is not. He is the starting quarterback of the Patriots. Now and in the future…….
The Patriots were once again active in the undrafted free agent market as they tried to maintain their streak of 18 straight seasons with an undrafted free agent making the team. The Patriots have signed eight so far. Here are my thoughts on who they have signed and whether or not they can make the team. Courtesy of Texas Athletics Brenden Schooler, S, 6-1 203 Texas: Schooler is a big……
The Pirates bounced back last week with an impressive win over Iowa. The defense, which struggled against Green Bay, played lights out last week. Led by Lukas Denis’ three interceptions, the Pirates shut down the Barnstormers. The expansion Vegas Knight Hawks visit Worcester. Despite being 2-4, the Knight Hawks have been competitive. Here are three keys for the Pirates. 1. Bennifield is Back: Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield is back after missing…
The Patriots drafted Darien, Connecticut native Andrew Stueber with their last pick in the seventh round (Pick 245). At 6-6 325, Stueber was a tackle at Michigan but could kick inside and play guard in the NFL. Stueber made 22 career starts at Michigan and he played in 34 games. He’s got a lot of good football left in him. Here is my scouting report on Andrew Stueber. Andrew Stueber,……
The Patriots drafted guard Chasen Hines with Pick 210 in the sixth round. On paper, Hines reminds me of Michael Onwenu who the Patriots took in the sixth round two years ago out of Michigan. Hines is 6-3 350. He needs to drop a few pounds. If he does, he can be good with his athleticism. Onwenu has turned out to be very good for the Patriots and they are……
The Patriots dipped into the Division Two ranks when they drafted defensive tackle Sam Roberts out of Northwest Missouri State with pick 200 in the sixth round. Roberts led a defense that only surrendered 12.1 points per game last season. He won the Cliff Harris Award which honors the nation’s best defensive player at the Division Two and Three level. Here is my scouting report on Sam Roberts. Sam Roberts,……
The Patriots took another running back in this draft with the selection of South Carolina’s Kevin Harris. New England drafted Harris with the 183rd pick in the sixth round. Harris split carries during his time in Columbia but still had a solid career with the Gamecocks finishing with 1,972 yards and 18 touchdowns. Here is my scouting report on Kevin Harris. Kevin Harris, 5-10 221, South Carolina https://youtu.be/Hn1Et0IqWPA Inside Runner:……
The Patriots surprised the NFL world by drafting Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe with the 137th pick of the fourth round. At 6-0 218, Zappe is undersized but athletic. He ran 4.88 forty at the combine. He does a lot of things that Bill Belichick likes. He takes care of the ball, he’s accurate and he plays smart. He also throws a very catchable ball which makes him easy to……
The Patriots used their second fourth round pick (Pick 127) on South Dakota State Pierre Strong Jr. Strong is 5-11 205. He was a four year starter finishing his career with 4,527 yards and 40 touchdowns. Big time production for a back that was a two-star recruit coming of high school. When you look at Strong physically, he is a long, lean running back who is a long strider and……