• UMass announces lengthy Pro Day list
  • Stefon Diggs is reportedly visiting with the Patriots
  • Patriots add another familiar face to Vrabel in LB Jack Gibbens
  • Catching up with Williston-Northampton DE/TE Chase Bedrossian
  • Pats add veteran O-line help with signing of Bradbury

2017 NFL Draft: Tight End Scouting Reports

By John Sarianides This is the best tight end class in the last ten years. The tight end position has been devoid of talent in recent years but this loaded class will put the position back on the map. As many as four tight ends could go in the first 60 picks. Here are my top twenty tight ends. 1. O.J Howard, Alabama, 6-6 251, NFL Comparison: Julius Thomas Strengths -Howard…

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NFL Draft Buy it, Don’t Buy It: I Don’t Buy Dalvin Cook Falling Out of the First Round

By John Sarianides I don’t buy the rumors that Florida State running back Dalvin Cook will be dropping out of the first round. How does a super productive running back (5,399 yards and 48 touchdowns) with that type of talent not go in the first round? I know he didn’t test well at the combine but give me a break! Cook is the best all around back in this loaded…

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2017 NFL Draft: Ten Diamonds in the Rough in the 2017 Draft

By John Sarianides Every year a handful of teams will discover that diamond in the rough in the draft that will change the fortunes of their team. Most of the time, that player is from a small school. The Patriots took a chance on an undrafted free agent cornerback from West Alabama named Malcolm Butler. Butler competed, made the team and the rest is history. Here are ten diamonds in…

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2017 NFL Draft: Center Scouting Reports

By John Sarianides The Center position has experienced a renaissance of sorts in the NFL. Now more than ever, teams need a smart, tough, reliable center who can communicate and hold their own versus a shade or nose tackle. Here are my top ten centers for the 2017 draft. 1. Pat Elflein, Ohio State, 6-3 303, NFL Comparison: Ryan Kelly Strengths -Strong who run blocker who has quick hands and can…

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2017 NFL Draft: Offensive Guard Scouting Reports

By John Sarianides Forrest Lamp, Dan Feeney and Dion Dawkins will all be drafted in the first two rounds. The rest of this of this guard class will probably go end of day and day three. This is a deep group with several starts that could potentially start in the future. Here are our top ten guards for the 2017 draft. 1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky, 6-4 309, NFL Comparison: Zach…

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2017 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 3.0

By John Sarianides Alright kiddos. Here is my third of five mock drafts. To quote Trump: Enjoy!  1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: After an impressive pro day, Garrett is even more of a lock as the number one overall pick. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Jamal Adams, S, LSU: The Niners would trade this pick if the right offer came along. If not. They’ll take the versatile Adams….

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2017 NFL Draft: 3 Reasons I Don’t Buy Patrick Mahomes as a First Rounder

By John Sarianides Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes is garnering a lot of attention thus far in the pre draft process. Several teams attended his pro day last week and some of those teams have set up visits with him.  I can see why teams like Mahomes and why they would draft him in the first round. Here are three reasons why I wouldn’t draft Mahomes in the first round. …

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Four Downs With Joe: Talkimg About Four of the Top Stories in the NFL

By John Sarianides Here are four stories in the NFL that caught my attention this week. 1st Down: Richard Sherman Asked for a Trade: I must admit, this is surprising to me. It speaks to how bad things are between Sherman and the Seahawks. Why would one of the top corners in the league that plays in a scheme catered to his talent want out? It makes no sense?  Of…

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2017 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Scouting Reports

By John Sarianides The 2017 offensive tackle class is not as good as we have seen in recent years but there is still enough talent in this group that four to five starters could emerge from the group. 1. Garrett Bolles, Utah, 6-5 297, NFL Comparison: Anthony Castanzo -Bolles is athletic and can get to the second level and seal linebackers with ease. -Moves well laterally and is effective on run…

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First & 10: Ten Thoughts from the World of Football

I am not 100% sold on Patrick Mahomes. Spread quarterbacks are a scary lot at the next level.  By John Sarianides 1.One has to assume that with the Patriots re-signing Brandon Bolden means that LeGarrette Blount is officially out of the picture. How many running backs can you carry? Seriously. 2. Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the apple of many eyes around the NFL but I still don’t buy…

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