When you look up and down the New England Patriots roster you do see talent, but you also cannot ignore the fact that you can see areas of concern. Much like many teams across the league the Patriots would benefit mightily from hitting a home run in this year’s draft and Bill Belichick and company have their work cut out for them to do so. As we inch closer to……
The 74th edition of the Senior Bowl kicks off this afternoon at 2:30 pm from Mobile, Alabama. The Patriots will have a strong presence at the game including defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington who will be calling the American defense. Here are 20 prospects to watch that could be good fits for the Patriots. American DeMarcco Hellams, S, 6-1 208, Alabama: Hellams is a free safety who can also match……
AP Photo/Michael Conroy Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell could be a really good system fit for the Patriots if they decide to draft a quarterback this April. I have long been a firm believer in the philosophy of Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren when it comes to quarterbacks and developing the position. Draft as many of them as you can. Both Shanahan and Holmgren believed that by drafting or signing quarterbacks every……
The majority of the Patriots staff including Bill Belichick and Bill O’Brien coached the West Roster this week at the East-West Shrine Game. While their primary focus was the West team, they are also going to get a look at the East squad. Here ten prospects from this game that fit what the Patriots like to do offensively and defensively. Zay Flowers, WR, 5-9 182, Boston College: The best receiver……
The Patriots offensive line problems were well documented this past season, especially at tackle where Trent Brown struggled and right tackle was a revolving door. The Patriots have to figure out what they are going to do with Brown and free agent to be Isaiah Wynn. Do they bring both back? That remains to be seen. For now, they know they need to upgrade the offensive line once again. That……
Truman Jones was voted team captain by his peers prior to last season. Being voted captain at Harvard is an honor, one that players who are elected cherish. Jones responded by having the best season at the school finishing with 39 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Jones has popped this week at the Shrine Bowl practices for the West team. He has caught the attention of the Patriots coaching staff and……
The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is tonight and there are several prospects who fit what the Patriots like to do on offense, defense and special teams. Here are ten prospects to watch tonight. Keidron Smith, CB, 6-2 205 Kentucky: Smith has good size, length and athleticism. He excels in press coverage where he uses his length to his advantage. Does a good job of getting hip position and staying in phase. He……
The Pre-Draft All-Star circuit kicks off this afternoon with the Hula Bowl in Orlando. Six players from Division One programs in New England have committed to playing in the game as far as we know. Ed Lee, WR, URI Caleb Warren, TE, URI Jordan Jones, CB, URI Liam Anderson, LB, Holy Cross Jaiden Woodbey, S, B.C Brandon Bouyer-Randle, LB, UConn The game is an opportunity for these young men to……
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots coaching staff has been selected to coach in this year’s East-West Shrine Game. The Falcons staff will also be coaching in the game. The game is scheduled to take place on Thursday February 2nd in Las Vegas. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1613190667546644481?s=20&t=ydDIEcE9JXmM2FQ_sVWPCQ The game will give the Patriots staff an opportunity to evaluate the invited talent up close and personal. It will also give them an opportunity……
With Sunday’s loss to Buffalo and Washington’s win over Dallas, the Patriots secured the 14th pick in the first round of April’s draft. It is the highest they are picking in the first round since 2008 when they were picking 10th. That year they drafted a linebacker out of Tennessee, Jerod Mayo. The Patriots have multiple needs and could go in a myriad of directions with the pick. We know……