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Patriots Draft: 10 offensive tackles targets for the Patriots

April 25, 2019

The Patriots need address offensive tackle with the defection of Trent Brown to the Oakland Raiders in free agency. 2018 first draft pick Isaiah Wynn will get first crack at left tackle but the Patriots must improve their depth along the offensive line. Offensive tackle will be a position they target. Here are ten offensive tackles who profile as Patriot type players. 1.Dalton Risner, Kansas State, 6-5 312: Risner can play……

Patriots Draft: 10 tight end targets for the Patriots

April 24, 2019

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As we have mentioned before, the Patriots never draft for need. They draft the best player available. Well, for the first time in a long time, they have a legitimate need at tight end. Losing Rob Gronkowski is a major league blow. Gronkowski was a shell of the player he has been throughout his career last season but at 6-6 265, he still possessed elite size and athleticism. The Patriots……

Patriots Draft: 10 wide receiver targets for the Patriots

April 22, 2019

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Wide receiver is one of the top needs for the Patriots entering the draft on Thursday. The Patriots currently have Julian Edelman, Demaryius Thomas, Phillip Dorsett, Maurice Harris, Bruce Ellington and Braxton Berrios among others on the roster. There are plenty of bodies available to compete but the talent level is thin outside of Edelman. Bill Belichick needs to address the position in the draft but when he does will……

Patriots Draft: Patriots top 5 needs

April 2, 2019

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We kick off our month long draft coverage by taking a look at the Patriots top five needs. The Patriots have lost some key pieces from last season’s Super Bowl team to free agency and retirement. The draft will provide them the opportunity to replenish some of what they lost. Here are the Patriots top five needs in order of importance. 1. Tight end: Replacing Rob Gronkowski is virtually impossible……

Patriots Draft: Six positions the Patriots will focus on at the Combine

March 2, 2019

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The Patriots have several key free agents this off-season and there is a good chance they may lose a couple of them, most notably Trey Flowers and Trent Brown who could both command big money on the open market. The combine will give Bill Belichick and his staff an opportunity to see some of the top talent in this upcoming draft workout and possibly fill some of the positions that……

Patriots Draft: 10 prospects to watch at the combine

March 1, 2019

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The Patriots will have their eyes in all of the participants at this year’s combine but here are ten participants that will intrigue them because they are ideal scheme fits. 1. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C State: At 6-4 213, Finley has the size and the arm strength the Patriots look for in the quarterback position. 2. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina: Versatile and explosive after the catch, Samuel would give……

Patriots Draft: 10 prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl

January 26, 2019

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Senior Bowl Saturday is upon us! Here are ten prospects playing in the game that would be good fits for the Patriots. Myles Gaskin, RB 5-10 191, Washington: Gaskin is a shifty undersized back who is similar to James White. He can plant, make a cut and get to the second level quickly as a runner. As a receiver, Gaskin is a smooth route runner who has good hands and……

Patriots Draft: 10 prospects to watch in the East-West Shrine Game

January 19, 2019

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The Patriots will have multiple needs this off-season most notably tight end, defensive line, wide receiver and cornerback. The East-West Shrine game has produced some quality players in recent years. There are several Patriot type prospects in this year’s game. Here are ten prospects that would be a good fit for the Patriots. 1. Matt Sokol, TE, 6-6 255, Michigan State (East): The Patriots need to address the tight end……

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