Photo: @Patriots When game-changing names on defense like Jermaine Johnson, Devin Lloyd and Trent McDuffie were still sitting on the board as the Patriots’ pick approached during Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday night, it looked like the Pats were about to get younger and faster on that side of the ball, making a lot of people very happy. As he usually does, Bill Belichick had other…
NFL Draft: Tyler Amaral’s Final Mock Draft
Our Tyler Amaral reveals his final mock draft prior to tonight’s first round. Some intriguing picks here. First Round 1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travon Walker, DL Georgia – Trent Baalke wants Travon Walker. Shad Khan wants Aidan Hutchinson. Who wins? 2. Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan – The safest player in the draft slips to number 2. Dream scenario for Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes. 3. Houston Texans: Evan Neal,…
Recruiting: Catholic Memorial’s Traore verbally commits to Notre Dame
After de-committing from Boston College earlier this year, Catholic Memorial defensive end Boubacar Traore announced his verbal commitment to Notre Dame. The Irish currently have the No. 1 class in the country for the class of 2023’s 247 composite rankings. That may seem like a mouthful, but basically it means that the Fighting Irish are putting together the best class in the nation, and Traore is now a part of…
Patriots Draft: John Sarianides Final Mock Draft
Here is my final mock draft before the draft tonight. For the record, I do not do any trades. I just pick where the Patriots are picking. So, without further ado, here is who I think the Patriots will draft this weekend. 1st RD: (21st): Zion Johnson, OG Boston College: The Patriots could go linebacker or corner with their first pick. If they don’t go in that direction, they could……
Patriots Draft: Jon Lyons Final Patriots Mock Draft
The NFL Draft is just over a week away and it’s one that could help the Patriots rebuild jump forward and transform them from a Wild Card playoff team to real contender. New England has acquired receiver DeVante Parker from Miami, which has shifted their draft priorities a bit. In round one, the pick is offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann. New England has a significant potential future need at tackle because……
Patriots Draft: Need #1: Offensive Line
The Patriots have a hole at right guard thanks to the departure of Ted Karras and the trade of Shaq Mason. They could address it by drafting a guard or they could go offensive tackle depending on how the board shakes out. Needless to say, the Patriots will have some options. Here are 15 offensive lineman who I think are good fits for the Patriots. Zion Johnson, OG, 6-2 312,……
Patriots Draft: Tyler Amaral Patriots Mock Draft
Our own Tyler Amaral gives his final mock draft before this weekend’s NFL Draft. First Round 21. Kenyon Green, OL Texas A&M – Green played everywhere but center for the Aggies. He would immediately slot in at left guard while also providing depth at tackle in the event of Isaiah Wynn or Trent Brown missing time. Second Round 54. Christian Harris, LB Alabama – Harris isn’t the typical Alabama run……
Patriots Draft: Who we are pounding the table for if we were Patriots scouts
Jon Lyons, Tyler Amaral and myself have several players in each day that we like and would pound the table for. Here are the players we would each pound the table for on day one, day two and day three. Jon Lyons Day 1: Derek Stingley, CB, LSU: Putting Stingley on this list may seem far fetched due to his status as a projected top ten pick, but there have……
Patriots Draft: Need #3: Linebacker
The Patriots have addressed Linebacker this off-season adding Mack Wilson in a trade for Chase Winovich and re-signing J’Whaun Bentley. Veteran Raekwon McMillan and second year linebacker Cameron McGone are also in the mix as well. Third year linebackers Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche can play off the ball as well. Despite that, the Patriots need to address the position. A linebacker who can play all three downs and have……
Patriots Draft: Need #2 Cornerback
Bill Belichick let J.C Jackson walk in free agency but he has spent some money to fortify the cornerback position by signing veteran Terrance Mitchell and re-signing old friend Malcolm Butler. Belichick also signed hybrid safety, corner Jabril Peppers. Despite those additions, the Patriots lack a young corner with size that can match up on the outside. Belichick could address the need in the first round or he can wait……