On paper the Patriots don’t really need a wide receiver but with so much uncertainty at the position after next season, it would not be a surprise to see Bull Belichick address the position at some point in this draft. If nothing else, he can bring some additional depth at the position. Here are 15 wide receivers that I think would be a good fit for the Patriots. Chris Olave,…
College: 5 Observations from the Stonehill Spring Game
Stonehill College wrapped up spring ball on Saturday afternoon with a controlled scrimmage. The scrimmage featured a variety of specialty and situation periods and team work. There were plenty of highlights. Here are my five observations from Stonehill’s spring game. 1. Quarterback competition: Head Coach Eli Gardner said that the competition at quarterback was wide and after yesterday, the competition will carry into the fall. I thought sophomores Jackson Zalinsky,…
Harvard: Five observations from the spring game
CAMBRIDGE – On a beautiful spring afternoon Saturday, the Harvard football team took the field inside the stadium one last time until camp in August. With finals rapidly approaching, members of the Crimson had one chance to hit some moving targets and apply what they’ve learned throughout the last month or so before hunkering down in a library or dorms to study. The mens lacrosse team earned a massive win…
Merrimack: Three observations from the Warriors’ practice on Saturday
NORTH ANDOVER – Spring ball season is officially winding down over these next two weeks and Merrimack is putting final touches on a very productive couple of months. After finishing 5-6 a year ago (2-5 NEC, good for 6th place) there is reason for optimism in North Andover. Head coach Dan Curran has continued to establish a gritty culture at Merrimack while also producing some NFL-caliber talent. There should be…
College: 5 Observations from the Bryant Spring Game
It was a glorious afternoon on the campus of Bryant University for the annual Black and Gold Game. It was so glorious in fact that I got a sun burn on my face. In any event, it was a rocking atmosphere as the Bryant Baseball team was also playing at the same time. For the first time in three years, it felt like a normal spring. Here are five observations…
High School: MHSFCA Combine hits Gillette Stadium May 1st
There are always a lot of camps and combines available to football players this time of year. One of the best is coming up on May 1 at Gillette Stadium. The annual MHSFCA — Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association — is running its annual combine on that date. It is one of the best around for many reasons, but a big one is accuracy. This combine will feature laser-timed…
Pirates: Iowa Barnstormers (3-1) at Massachusetts Pirates (3-1)
The Pirates return home tonight to host the Iowa Barnstormers in a crucial Eastern Division match up in the IFL. The Pirates 14 game winning streak was snapped last week in an upset loss to Green Bay. It was a tough overtime loss for Massachusetts but as we’ve seen with this team time and time again, they are resilient. Here are three keys to tonight’s game. 1. Defense must rebound:…
UConn: 5 Observations from the Huskies Spring Game
UConn played their Blue and White Spring Game/Showcase last night. It was basically a glorified practice. Here are some observations from the game. https://twitter.com/uconnfootball/status/1517533645665234944?s=21&t=8pRTgA74ezirYyciNdtL5A 1. Quarterbacks: I thought both quarterbacks had their moments last night. Ty’Quan Roberson is clearly the leader in the quarterback competition but he still needs reps with the first team. As we saw last night, he moves well and can create on the run but he…
Patriots Draft: Need #5: Defensive Tackle
The Patriots inability to consistently stop the run has been an issue in recent years. Bill Belichick attempted to address the issue in free agency last off-season by signing free agents Davon Godchaux, Henry Anderson, re-signing Lawrence Guy and drafting Christian Barmore. The moves paid off early as the Patriots were better against the run but as the season wore on, they struggled again. Defensive tackle is still a position…
Patriots Draft: 15 prospects who could go undrafted and sign with the Patriots
The Patriots have had a lot of success during Bill Belichick’s tenure with signing undrafted free agents. In fact, the team has had a 18 year run where an undrafted free agent has made the team. That streak ended last season. The Patriots recent undrafted free-agent success includes: Center David Andrews (2015), cornerback Jonathan Jones (2016), cornerback J.C. Jackson (2018), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (2019), receiver/returner Gunner Olszewski (2019), fullback…