Lyons’ Mock Draft 2.0

Courtesy of Annie Kubiak, Onward State The NFL draft is just over two weeks away and it is time for the second mock draft. In the first mock draft, I traded down in the first round and got the Patriots some immediate help at tackle. In this mock, the Patriots still got that much need tackle help, but they got it after addressing another major need. Round 1: Joey Porter……

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Recruiting Roundup: Xaverian

One of the premier programs not just in New England but the Northeast, Xaverian Brothers is seemingly never low on good players. But even by this program’s lofty recent standards, the Hawks have a truly special group of prospects this year. The Hawks won Division 1 state titles in 2014 and 2015, and last year finished 7-4, bowing out of the D1 state quarterfinals to Springfield Central. There is some…

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Dante Scarnecchia being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor is a fitting end to a great career

Patriots owner Robert Kraft surprised former offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia at yesterday’s Patriots Hall of Fame nomination committee meeting by announcing that Scarnecchia will be inducted as a contributor into the team’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony is to be held later this year. https://twitter.com/patriots/status/1644121054124851200?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The news caught Scarnecchia off guard but it is not a surprise. Scarnecchia was an integral part of the organization for 34 years and…

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Scarnecchia gets nod for The Hall in Foxborough

Image courtesy of @Patriots The process to become a New England Patriots ‘The Hall’ member is an arduous one. Several nomination and voting steps are taken before one final decision ultimately comes down to the fans. In Dante Scarnecchia’s case, the owner chose to step in and make an exception. Robert Kraft surprised Scarnecchia on Thursday afternoon during the Patriots Hall of Fame nomination committee meeting. Kraft told everyone in…

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