Courtesy of Annie Kubiak, Onward State The NFL draft is just over two weeks away and it is time for the second mock draft. In the first mock draft, I traded down in the first round and got the Patriots some immediate help at tackle. In this mock, the Patriots still got that much need tackle help, but they got it after addressing another major need. Round 1: Joey Porter……

Scouts from the Seahawks, Giants, 49ers, Chargers, Patriots and Winnipeg Blue Bomber were on hand to watch several prospects work out at the Bryant Pro Day. The following players worked out for the scouts: Bryant Ryan Saddler, LB David Zorrilla, WR Rhode Island Marques DeShields, RB Oneil Robinson, S Caleb Warren, TE/FB Jordan Jones, CB Davey Schaum-Bartocci, P Ed Lee, WR Henry Yianakopolos, S/LB New Haven David Onyemem, LB Thoughts……

As the NFL’s league tampering period is off and running a lot of roster decisions are being made that will help make the picture more clear come draft time. The Patriots have been willing participants with the sendoff of tight end Jonnu Smith and the re-signing of cornerback Jonathan Jones. Look for more moves to be made in the coming weeks but as it currently stands, let’s take a look……