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Patriots take Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White 46th overall

April 28, 2023

For the second straight night, the Patriots may have gotten an elite, game-changing player in the 2023 NFL Draft. While many wanted (and assumed) the focus would be on offense, Bill Belichick has continued stacking the defense with guys who can probably come in and make an immediate impact. After taking cornerback Christian Gonzalez Thursday night, New England took Keion White, a defensive end fro Georgia Tech with their second……

Potential trade partners for the Patriots in Rounds 2 and 3

April 28, 2023

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The Patriots still have 11 picks in this weekend’s draft. They had 11 coming into the weekend but after trading down three spots with the Pittsburgh Steelers last night, the Patriots picked up an additional fourth round pick. That pick could be used tonight to help them move up. The Patriots have moved up in the second round five straight years and there is a good chance they trade up……

Patriots Draft: Day 2 Targets

April 28, 2023

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The Patriots currently have two picks on Friday night, Pick 46 in the second round and Pick 76 in the third round. They do have four fourth round picks so they have some “currency” if you will if they decide to move up tonight. Patriots Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh indicated last night in his meeting with the media that the team might be willing to part with some……

Patriots take Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez with 1st round pick

April 27, 2023

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This was the ultimate Bill Belichick draft on Thursday night. It was only one night and one round, but this was about as old school as it gets when it comes to draft board manipulation. Sitting at No. 14, the Patriots moved back to No. 17 after a trade with the Steelers. Pittsburgh took Georgia’s Broderick Jones, most likely blocking the Jets from taking him. Once the 17th pick arrived,……

Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on CB Christian Gonzalez

April 27, 2023

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Cornerback was a clear need for the Patriots. We thought they might take one given the amount of talent at the position. I don’t think anyone expected the Patriots to trade down from Pick 14 to Pick 17 and still land a top ten player. Well, they did. That is because Christian Gonzalez, a projected top ten player fell to them. Gonzalez slipped for whatever reason and the Patriots were……

Trade up, trade down? This draft might be the trade up draft

April 27, 2023

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Normally the Patriots are looking to trade down and the fans expect them to trade down but tonight might be a little different. Tonight, the Patriots may actually trade up. That’s right, they may break with tradition and make a move up to draft a player that is high on their board. I would not expect a significant jump up, maybe four spots but the Patriots have enough draft capital……

Tyler Amaral’s Three Round Mock Draft

April 27, 2023

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Our Tyler Amaral takes you through the first three rounds of the NFL Draft with his annual three round mock draft. Round 1 1. CAR: Bryce Young, QB Alabama – David Tepper finally lands his franchise quarterback. Young has size concerns, but is the safest quarterback prospect in the class. 2. HOU: Will Anderson, EDGE Alabama – Houston is set to shock the world and pass on a quarterback with……

Sarianides one and only Mock Draft

April 26, 2023

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The NFL Draft is here and the first round kicks off Thursday night. I used to do multiple mock drafts but I only do one now. So without further ado, here is my one and only mock draft. Pick it apart. RD 1/14: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland: The Patriots stand pat and take a first round cornerback for the first time in 13 years. Banks gives the Patriots a boundary……

10 players that would be surprising first round picks for the Patriots

April 26, 2023

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Bijon Robinson has been linked to the Patriots in various mock drafts. 1. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky: Levis visited with the team last week which turned some heads but realistically speaking, he won’t last until the 14th pick and will be long gone by the time the Patriots pick in the first round. Don’t worry Patriots fans. Levis won’t be there for Belichick to draft him. 2. Bijan Robinson, RB,……

Patriots Draft: Need #1-Cornerback

April 26, 2023

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We have reached the last need for the Patriots ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft and it is cornerback. The Patriots have done a great job of developing the position in the Belichick era particularly in the middle rounds and with priority free agents. They have had some whiffs as well (Ras-I Dowling, Terrance Wheatley, Jonathan Wilhite come to mind) but overall, Bill Belichick and his defensive staff develop cornerbacks better……

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