• Legendary Northbridge coach Ken Lachapelle wins Patriots’ Coach of the Week award
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  • Recapping Don Brown’s weekly UMass press conference as Minutemen prepare for final 3 games
  • Montigo Moss has been a key to Maine’s resurgence
  • URI postseason hopes still in good shape despite loss to Delaware

Patriots: Jarrett Stidham’s college career could be a sneak peek into the future

By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj New England Football Journal Now that the dust has settled on the draft, and even though we don’t exactly know when the Patriots will report to training camp for actual on-field work, we do know that it looks like Jarret Stidham will be the front runner for the starting QB job. With just a year under his belt and in the background of Brady’s awkward exit, it’s…

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Patriots: Thoughts on the Patriots 2010’s All Decade Team

The Patriots revealed their all decade team today. The team was selected by a 27 person panel consisting of reporters, alumni and staff. The team itself consists of 29 players and Bill Belichick. Here is the breakdown of the team. 12 offensive players, including a flex player. 12 defensive players One kicker One punter One returner One special teams player Head coach The following players were selected to the team….

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Patriots Draft: Analysis of the Patriots 2020 draft class and a final grade

The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books so I figured I can put a bow on it by sharing some of my thoughts. Here is the full Patriots draft class. RD 2-37: S Kyle Dugger RD 2-60: LB Josh Uche RD 3-87: OLB Anfernee Jennings RD 3-91: TE Devin Asiasi RD3-101: TE Dalton Keene RD 5-159: K Justin Rohrwasser RD 6-182: G Michael Onwenu RD 6-195: OT Justin Herron……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on C Dustin Woodard

The Patriots drafted center Dustin Woodard of Memphis in the seventh round. Woodard was a four year starter for the Tigers. He is undersized at 6-1 295 but he is experienced and has played guard as well. Here is my scouting report on Woodard. Initial Quicks: Woodard shows good snap and pop. Brings his feet with off hand and has good hand placement when engaging in a block. Run Block:……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on ILB Cassh Maluia, Wyoming

Maluia is an intriguing prospect. He was a three year starter at Wyoming and ran a 4.53 at his pro day. He flashes good athleticism on tape especially on outside running plays and underneath zone coverage. Here is my scouting report on Cassh Maluia. Inside Run: Doesn’t attack gaps, hesitates and tries to skirt around blocks. Doesn’t use his hands well to strike blockers and shed them. Tried to play……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OT Justin Herron, Wake Forest

The Patriots drafted Wake Forest offensive tackle Justin Herron in the sixth round. Herron was a four year starter for the Demon Deacons. Herron has played left tackle his entire career but he will kick inside to guard with the Patriots. Here is my scouting report on Justin Herron. Initial Pop: Herron shows good explosion off the snap. Maintains his base and feet. Gets his hands on defenders and is……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OG Michael Onwenu, Michigan

The Patriots traded up in the sixth round to draft Michigan guard Michael Onwenu. Onwenu was a three year starter at Michigan. Onwenu is thick at 6-2 344. He has long arms and plays with good power at the point of attack. Here is my scouting report on Onwenu. Initial Quicks: Onwenu has good quickness on the snap. Gets inside hand placement and can re-establish the line of scrimmage. Run……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on Justin Rohrwasser, PK, Marshall

Photo by Bobby McDuffie/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots drafted kicker Justin Rohrwasser of Marshall in the fifth round. Rohrwasser started his career at Rhode Island but then transferred to Marshall. At Marshall, Rohrwasser was 18-of-21 on field goals and 35-of-36 on extra points in his final season. It is the second year in a row that the Patriots have selected a kicker in the fifth round. The Patriots……

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