By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj With the passing of legendary coach Don Shula, discussions have quickly began as to where Shula belongs on the proverbial “best coach ever” list. Two losing seasons is tough to ignore, but not winning with Dan Marino at quarterback should force his legacy to take a bit of a hit. Still, he belongs in the top five, but that isn’t what this piece is about. Just hours…
Patriots: Asiasi and Keene could be the next great pair of tight ends for the Patriots
By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj New England Football Journal For nearly a decade, the only question the Patriots ever really had about the tight end position was whether or not Gronk would be healthy or not. When healthy, he was the man. Now, as a new era rolls into Foxborough, the Patriots have decided to invest in two new guys out of college as the potential wave of the future. We all…
Boston College: Hafley and his staff land four big commitments for the Class of 2021
The Eagles landed four big commitments last week in Andre Porter, Dante Reynolds, Jalen Cheek and Lewis Bond. The Boston College football staff flexed their recruiting muscles last week landing four big commitments. Two of the commitments were from the DMV and two were from Chicago. The Eagles currently have the 34th ranked team recruiting in the country for 2021. https://twitter.com/coachjeffhafley/status/1256690603267686402?s=21 Here is a look at the four recruits who…
Patriots Draft: Thoughts on the undrafted free agents the Patriots signed.
The Patriots signed twelve undrafted free agent agents last night. After failing to draft a wide receiver, they signed four of them as UDFA’s. They also signed two linebackers, three defensive lineman, two tight ends, two quarterbacks, cornerback and a running back. Here are some thoughts on the players they signed. Rashod Berry, TE, Ohio State: Berry is your classic U tight end who can block on the backside or…
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…
Boston College: Hafley touches on a variety of topics in his latest Zoom conference with the media
By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj New England Football Journal Hootie and the Blowfish once asked “time why you walk away like a friend with somewhere to go?” Time, of course, is our most precious commodity, and while the pandemic has given us more time with loved ones or the ability to try and become better creatively, for a Division 1 football program, time is of the essence. Currently, Boston College coach Jeff…
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….
College: New England college football players that were drafted or signed by NFL teams this weekend
UMass cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj For 255 players, the three-day NFL Draft this weekend was a dream come true. Guys from all different backgrounds with all types of stories watched as they or their teammates were selected for the next chapter of their football careers. Locally, whether you were drafted as…
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…
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:…