The Patriots turned heads on Saturday when they drafted quarterback Bailey Zappe in the fourth round. Why draft a quarterback when you have Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham? Simple. They see Zappe as more than a developmental quarterback. Now before you start thinking that I am implying that Mac’s job is on the line, it is not. He is the starting quarterback of the Patriots. Now and in the future…….
Patriots Draft: Breaking down the Patriots undrafted free agent signings
The Patriots were once again active in the undrafted free agent market as they tried to maintain their streak of 18 straight seasons with an undrafted free agent making the team. The Patriots have signed eight so far. Here are my thoughts on who they have signed and whether or not they can make the team. Courtesy of Texas Athletics Brenden Schooler, S, 6-1 203 Texas: Schooler is a big……
Pirates: Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1)
The Pirates bounced back last week with an impressive win over Iowa. The defense, which struggled against Green Bay, played lights out last week. Led by Lukas Denis’ three interceptions, the Pirates shut down the Barnstormers. The expansion Vegas Knight Hawks visit Worcester. Despite being 2-4, the Knight Hawks have been competitive. Here are three keys for the Pirates. 1. Bennifield is Back: Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield is back after missing…
Renegades: Boston rolls to 3-0 with 49-point thumping of Detroit
Two minutes and 37 seconds. That’s basically all it took for the Renegades to clinch the victory in the home opener at Harry Della Russo Stadium on Saturday night. Boston jumped out to an early lead, built a 49-point cushion at halftime and waltzed to a 49-0 win over the Detroit Venom in the home opener in front of an impressive crowd. Ruth Matta led the way with four touchdown…
UMass: 5 Observations from the UMass Spring Game
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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OT Andrew Stueber
The Patriots drafted Darien, Connecticut native Andrew Stueber with their last pick in the seventh round (Pick 245). At 6-6 325, Stueber was a tackle at Michigan but could kick inside and play guard in the NFL. Stueber made 22 career starts at Michigan and he played in 34 games. He’s got a lot of good football left in him. Here is my scouting report on Andrew Stueber. Andrew Stueber,……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OG Chasen Hines
The Patriots drafted guard Chasen Hines with Pick 210 in the sixth round. On paper, Hines reminds me of Michael Onwenu who the Patriots took in the sixth round two years ago out of Michigan. Hines is 6-3 350. He needs to drop a few pounds. If he does, he can be good with his athleticism. Onwenu has turned out to be very good for the Patriots and they are……
Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on DT Sam Roberts
The Patriots dipped into the Division Two ranks when they drafted defensive tackle Sam Roberts out of Northwest Missouri State with pick 200 in the sixth round. Roberts led a defense that only surrendered 12.1 points per game last season. He won the Cliff Harris Award which honors the nation’s best defensive player at the Division Two and Three level. Here is my scouting report on Sam Roberts. Sam Roberts,……
High School: The League preview
Anybody ready for some May football? No, we’re not going back to a “Fall II” season, relax. The Elite Football League begins its first slate of games on Sunday at Malden Catholic and there’s quite a bit of buzz around it. This is the second year of “The League” and really the only option for truly competitive high school football in this area during the spring. Local and non-local college……
NFL Draft: Another former Everett player heads to the NFL as Ravens take Likely
Photo: Baltimore Ravens Apparently, the Ravens aren’t sleeping on the New England talent. After taking UConn’s Travis Jones on Friday, former Everett star Isaiah Likely was selected I39th overall by Baltimore on Saturday afternoon. Likely joins fellow Everett standout Lewis Cine as 2022 NFL Draft picks that used to wear the E on their helmet. Cine was taken by Minnesota with the final pick of the first round on Thursday….