Cornerback was a clear need for the Patriots. We thought they might take one given the amount of talent at the position. I don’t think anyone expected the Patriots to trade down from Pick 14 to Pick 17 and still land a top ten player. Well, they did. That is because Christian Gonzalez, a projected top ten player fell to them. Gonzalez slipped for whatever reason and the Patriots were……
Trade up, trade down? This draft might be the trade up draft
Normally the Patriots are looking to trade down and the fans expect them to trade down but tonight might be a little different. Tonight, the Patriots may actually trade up. That’s right, they may break with tradition and make a move up to draft a player that is high on their board. I would not expect a significant jump up, maybe four spots but the Patriots have enough draft capital……
Tyler Amaral’s Three Round Mock Draft
Our Tyler Amaral takes you through the first three rounds of the NFL Draft with his annual three round mock draft. Round 1 1. CAR: Bryce Young, QB Alabama – David Tepper finally lands his franchise quarterback. Young has size concerns, but is the safest quarterback prospect in the class. 2. HOU: Will Anderson, EDGE Alabama – Houston is set to shock the world and pass on a quarterback with……
Sarianides one and only Mock Draft
The NFL Draft is here and the first round kicks off Thursday night. I used to do multiple mock drafts but I only do one now. So without further ado, here is my one and only mock draft. Pick it apart. RD 1/14: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland: The Patriots stand pat and take a first round cornerback for the first time in 13 years. Banks gives the Patriots a boundary……
10 players that would be surprising first round picks for the Patriots
Bijon Robinson has been linked to the Patriots in various mock drafts. 1. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky: Levis visited with the team last week which turned some heads but realistically speaking, he won’t last until the 14th pick and will be long gone by the time the Patriots pick in the first round. Don’t worry Patriots fans. Levis won’t be there for Belichick to draft him. 2. Bijan Robinson, RB,……
Patriots Draft: Need #1-Cornerback
We have reached the last need for the Patriots ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft and it is cornerback. The Patriots have done a great job of developing the position in the Belichick era particularly in the middle rounds and with priority free agents. They have had some whiffs as well (Ras-I Dowling, Terrance Wheatley, Jonathan Wilhite come to mind) but overall, Bill Belichick and his defensive staff develop cornerbacks better……
20 Small School Prospects the Patriots Could Target in the Draft
Everyone assumes that most of the talent in this weekend’s draft will come from Power 5 or Group of 5 schools, but that simply not true. There is plenty of NFL caliber talent at smaller schools. Here are twenty small school guys the Patriots could target in this draft. Most would likely sign as Priority Free Agents or be offered an OTA tryout. Carlos Washington, RB, 5-10 207, S.E Louisiana……
Patriots Draft: Need #2-Offensive Tackle
Offensive tackle was a source of consternation for the Patriots last season. Between injuries and inconsistency at right tackle and Trent Brown’s issues at left tackle, the team struggled to protect quarterback Mac Jones and it impacted a struggling offense. Offensive tackle will be a priority in this draft despite the additions of veterans Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson. Both can step in and play but the Patriots need a……
Jets Adding Aaron Rodgers Is Bad News For Patriots
It finally happened. On Monday, news broke that the Packers had traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. The traded included a pick swap in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, a conditional second round pick next year (likely to be a first) and several other picks. For the Jets, it was the first solid answer they have had at quarterback since Brett Favre in 2008. For the…
20 Players That I Would Pound the Table for as Patriots Scout
The NFL Draft is this weekend and there are always players available that you would “pound the table” for. These are players scouts and talent evaluators alike strongly believe in. Players that they are willing to put their reputations on the line for. So, if I were in that role, who would I pound the table for? Here are twenty players that I strongly believe in and think the Patriots……