By John Sarianides The Patriots have been on the news a lot the past couple of days. Here my thoughts on four of the biggest stories concerning the team. 1st Down: Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide: Look, I am not going to get on my high horse and lecture you on why Hernandez is a scumbag and how I have no sympathy for him and his family. People can formulate their…
Patriots Pulse Blog: Mike Gillislee Adds Power and Size to a Deep Patriots Backfield
By John Sarianides The Patriots signed Buffalo Bills restricted free agent running back Mike Gillislee to a two year, $6.4 million dollar offer sheet. Gillislee is scheduled to make $4 million dollars in year one of the deal. The Bills have five days to match the offer but all indications are that they won’t. If they don’t, the Patriots would have to surrender their fifth round pick in the upcoming…
2017 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Scouting Reports
By John Sarianides The 2017 wide receiver class isn’t as “loaded” as we’ve seen in the last few years but there is enough talent at the top that three to possibly four receivers should go in the first round. Here are my top twenty receivers 1. Mike Williams, Clemson, 6-3 225, NFL Comparison: Michael Floyd Strengths – Big possession receiver who runs good routes and can separate from tight coverage…
Patriots Pulse Blog: Easy With the Let’s Sign Jason McCourty Talk
By John Sarianides Patriots fans got all lathered up last week when the Tennessee Titans released veteran cornerback Jason McCourty. McCourty of course is the twin brother of Patriots free safety Devin McCourty. Patriots Nation is clamoring for Bill Belichick to sign the other McCourty but there are a couple of hurdles that have to be cleared before the Patriots do that. One is Malcolm Butler. The Patriots are in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….