The Patriots surprised the NFL world by drafting Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe with the 137th pick of the fourth round. At 6-0 218, Zappe is undersized but athletic. He ran 4.88 forty at the combine. He does a lot of things that Bill Belichick likes. He takes care of the ball, he’s accurate and he plays smart. He also throws a very catchable ball which makes him easy to……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on RB Pierre Strong Jr.
The Patriots used their second fourth round pick (Pick 127) on South Dakota State Pierre Strong Jr. Strong is 5-11 205. He was a four year starter finishing his career with 4,527 yards and 40 touchdowns. Big time production for a back that was a two-star recruit coming of high school. When you look at Strong physically, he is a long, lean running back who is a long strider and……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on CB Jack Jones
The Patriots drafted Arizona State cornerback Jack Jones with the 121st pick of the fourth round. Jones was a five star recruit out of high school and committed to USC. After having academic and character issues at SC, he ended up at Moorpark College for one season. From there, he went to Arizona State where he played for Herm Edwards for three years. Moore has average height but he is……
Patriots Draft: Day 3 Targets
Day 3 of the NFL Draft is here. The Patriots have 6 picks from rounds 4 to 7. They currently don’t have a fifth round pick. Here are the Patriots current picks today. Chances are, they won’t use all of them. Round 4, 121st overall (via KC) Round 4, 127th overall Round 4, 137th overall (via Car) Round 6, 183rd overall (via HOU) Round 6, 200th overall Round 6, 210th……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on CB Marcus Jones
The Patriots drafted Houston cornerback Marcus Jones with the 85th pick of the third round of the NFL Draft. Jones is undersized at 5-8 174 and profiles more as a slot corner. Despite that, he can still play on the outside because of his closing speed and ball skills. The Patriots spent a lot of time with Jones in the pre-draft process so it is not a surprise that they……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on WR Tyquan Thornton
The Patriots made a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round last night to move up four spots and draft Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. By all accounts Thornton was a reach in the second round but as Bill Belichick proved on Thursday night, your board and his board are vastly different. Thornton gives the Patriots something they haven’t had around here in a while. A tall,……
Patriots Draft: Pats’ need for speed addressed head on during second night of the NFL Draft
Photo: @PatriotsIf there was one line or saying that could sum up the Patriots’ approach to the second night of the NFL Draft on Friday, it would be Ricky Bobby’s “I wanna go fast.”A night after Bill Belichick, Matt Groh, Matt Patricia and everyone else involved in the New England draft process frustrated fans by trading back in the first round and then selecting a guard, New England addressed the……
Patriots Draft: Round 2 and 3 targets
The Patriots have three picks in Day Two of the NFL Draft. They current have pick 54 in the second round and picks 85 and 94 in the third round. New England has plenty of needs and there is plenty of talent left on the board to address it. Here are ten players to keep an eye on in Day Two of the draft. Travis Jones, DT, 6-4 325, UConn:……
NFL Draft: Former Everett star Lewis Cine drafted 32nd overall
Photo: Yahoo Sports Just before the clock struck midnight on Friday morning, former Everett star and standout safety Lewis Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick of the first round in the NFL Draft. The now former Georgia Bulldog received a phone call from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. “We’re building for a dream season here, you want to come join us?”…