Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

April 15, 2021

I wasn’t originally going to do a scouting report on Fields because I didn’t think the Patriots were going to be in position to draft him. Well, that is still the case but Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler did attend his second workout today and their is growing speculation that New England is strongly entertaining a move up. Who knows if that is true or not but the Patriots do……

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Patriots Draft: The Patriots attending Justin Fields second pro day reinforces that they are interested in him at the right cost

April 14, 2021

Much has been made today about the Patriots attending Justin Fields second pro day. The Patriots also attended Fields first pro day two weeks ago by sending front office executive Elliot Wolf and a scout to the workout. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Director of Player Personnel Dave Ziegler were expected to attend today’s workout. The team attending today’s workout is obviously a sign that they are interested in Fields……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Payton Turner, DE, Houston

April 13, 2021

Payton Turner is in many ways the ideal defensive lineman in the NFL today. Turner offers tremendous scheme versatility in that he can play defensive end or defensive tackle and he can play all three down. Turner played at Houston for four seasons. After an impactful freshmen campaign, Turner missed most of his sophomore season due to a foot injury. He bounced back this season by finishing second team All-American……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Richie Grant, S, Central Florida

April 13, 2021

The Patriots love utilizing their safeties in a variety of roles within their defense. Bill Belichick practically invented the concept of three safety secondaries and defenses. New England plays more three safeties than any other team in the NFL. It is why Belichick drafted Kyle Duggar last off-season and signed Adrian Phillips. This off-season, Belichick signed former Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills. In recent years, New England played Patrick Chung,……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jaelen Phillips, DE, Miami (Fla)

April 11, 2021

Miami defensive end Jaelen Phillips is an explosive pass rusher who has the ability to change the complexion of a game on any snap. At 6-5 266, Phillips has the size and the athletic ability to be an impact three down player in the NFL. Phillips started his career at UCLA and after two seasons in Westwood, he transferred to Miami where he took his game to the next level……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

April 9, 2021

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore is only 5-7 but he plays much bigger than his size. Moore is one of the premier playmakers in this year’s draft class. Moore was one of the top recruits in the country in 2018 and it was a bit of an upset that he chose Purdue after being recruited by several higher profile programs. Moore has had injury issues in the past but when……

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Patriots Draft: A price change could motivate the Patriots to trade into the top 10

April 6, 2021

The Jets trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers yesterday took another team out of the quarterback mix in the top ten of this year’s draft. Carolina picked up Darnold’s fifth year option after the trade was completed meaning they will not be taking a quarterback with the eighth pick and are open for business as a possible trade partner. With Carolina now out of the running for a……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, OLB, Notre Dame

April 6, 2021

Versatility is the name of the game defensively today in the NFL. Now more than ever, you need linebackers and safeties that can match up and give you the flexibility to be aggressive defensively. Defenders that can play three positions, at three levels and for three downs are in demand these days. I call them 3X3 players. We saw it in last year’s draft with Isaiah Simmons, Jeremy Chinn and……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

April 3, 2021

The Patriots don’t typically draft linebackers in the first round unless they possess an elite skill set. The last time the Patriots drafted a linebacker in the first round was 2012. That pick was Dont’a Hightower. Hightower opted out last season and is in the last year of his contract. He is expected back but this is more than likely his last season in New England. Despite bringing back Kyle……

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Patriots Draft: Player Profile: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

April 3, 2021

The Patriots have invested heavily in their offensive line in recent years both in terms of draft capital and money spent on re-signing players. The Patriots have drafted 14 offensive lineman since 2014. Bill Belichick’s investment has on the offensive line has paid off with some key players emerging as impact starters. Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney immediately come to mind as do two of last year’s picks, Michael Onwenu and……

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