Everyone assumes that most of the talent in this weekend’s draft will come from Power 5 or Group of 5 schools, but that simply not true. There is plenty of NFL caliber talent at smaller schools. Here are twenty small school guys the Patriots could target in this draft. Most would likely sign as Priority Free Agents or be offered an OTA tryout. Carlos Washington, RB, 5-10 207, S.E Louisiana……
Offensive tackle was a source of consternation for the Patriots last season. Between injuries and inconsistency at right tackle and Trent Brown’s issues at left tackle, the team struggled to protect quarterback Mac Jones and it impacted a struggling offense. Offensive tackle will be a priority in this draft despite the additions of veterans Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson. Both can step in and play but the Patriots need a……
The NFL Draft is this weekend and there are always players available that you would “pound the table” for. These are players scouts and talent evaluators alike strongly believe in. Players that they are willing to put their reputations on the line for. So, if I were in that role, who would I pound the table for? Here are twenty players that I strongly believe in and think the Patriots……
Believe it or not, the NFL Draft begins on Thursday. This third, and final, mock draft represents a near best case scenario for the Patriots. If their board ends up looking like this at the conclusion of the draft on Saturday, they’ll be in great shape heading into the 2023 season. Christian Gonzalez, CB- Oregon Gonzalez is the best corner in the draft and having him fall to 14th……
The Patriots signed free agent Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster to a three year deal this off-season to replace Jakobi Meyers who departed in free agency. On paper, the Patriots have enough depth at the position with Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, TyQuan Thornton, Lynn Bowden and Tre Nixon. But after examining that list, it leaves something to be desired. Specifically, there’s no legitimate playmaker in the group that can stretch the field…….
On paper, the Patriots have two pretty good tight ends in Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki who was signed this off-season to a one year deal. Both Henry and Gesicki are signed for the 2023 season but both will be free agents after next season. The Patriots need to think about the long term future of the position. They do not want to end up in the same position they……
The Patriots brought in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis for a visit this week. The news came as a surprise but let’s not forget the Patriots also met with Anthony Richardson at the NFL Combine. It doesn’t mean they are going to draft either quarterback. Of course some might think that this is yet another sign that the organization is ready to move on from Mac Jones but I do not……
According to sources, the Kansas City Chiefs held a private workout this week with former Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers. Flowers was flown to Dallas where he worked out with Patrick Mahomes. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1648714933805170690?s=20 The news of Flowers workout with the Chiefs caught people’s attention and it reinforced my opinion from earlier this off-season that Flowers absolute floor is the Chiefs at 31. He won’t fall to the second round…….
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 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……