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Joe Milton brings a big arm and some excitement with him to the Patriots

April 28, 2024

The Patriots surprised the football world on Saturday evening when they drafted Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in the sixth round (Pick 193) of the NFL Draft. The pick surprised people but if you know director of scouting Eliot Wolf’s history and his ties to the Green Bay Packers, taking two quarterbacks in the same draft is not a surprise. Wolf’s father Ron Wolf was the Packers general manager in the…

Dial, dialed on his opportunity with the Patriots

April 27, 2024

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Photo: (Anderson Independent Mail-USA TODAY Sports) Marcellas Dial was drafted 180th overall in the sixth round of this weekend’s NFL Draft by the Patriots. He has had an interesting journey on his way to the NFL. Dial played at Georgia Military College before transferring to South Carolina in 2021. Dial played in 38 games for the Gamecocks, starting in 29 of them. The 6-0 190 pound cornerback finished his career…

Robinson brings toughness and experience to the Patriots

April 27, 2024

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The Patriots drafted Texas A&M guard Layden Robinson with Pick 110 in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Robinson was a three year starter with the Aggies, starting 33 games and playing in 45 games total. Robinson is listed by the Patriots at 6-4 315 but when you watch Robinson on film, he doesn’t look that big. Regardless of his size, Robinson is an experienced, smart and tough player…

Baker gives the Patriots a weapon and some much needed swagger on offense

April 27, 2024

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The Patriots added a much needed big play receiver to their roster in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. With Pick 110, the Patriots selected wide receiver Javon Baker out of Central Florida. Baker, who transferred to UCF from Alabama gives Alex Van Pelt and the offensive staff a legitimate playmaker that they can specifically design plays for. Like Ja’Lynn Polk who was drafted on Friday night,…

Wallace’s versatility and ability to play left tackle is why the Patriots drafted him

April 27, 2024

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The Patriots drafted Penn State offensive tackle Caedan Wallace in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Wallace started 40 games at right tackle for the Nittany Lions during his college career. At 6-4 7/8 315, Wallace has good size and length. He is a fundamentally sound pass blocker. He kick sets quick and can cut the edge off for speed rushers. He has long arms and…

Polk ready to be a jack of all trades in the Patriots offense

April 27, 2024

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The New England Patriots drafted Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk 37th overall in the second round on Friday night. Polk, the #9 prospect in our New England Patriots Top 50 Patriots Prospects will be a jack of trades if you will in offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s offense. He can play the X, F and Z receiver spots and play them effectively. Being able to align in all three spots…

Day 2 prospects to watch for the Patriots

April 26, 2024

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Day two of the NFL Draft kicks off at 7 pm tonight. Here are some prospects to watch for the Patriots in rounds two and three. Patrick Paul, OT, Houston: Paul has started 44 games in his career at Houston. He has the requisite length necessary to play left tackle (6-7 331). Taking him at 34 might be a little high but if the Patriots trade down, he would be…

Patriots willing to take their time developing Maye

April 26, 2024

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Both Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo made it clear last night that there is no timetable for when newly drafted Drake Maye will be the team’s starting quarterback. Listening to the two, it sounds like there is no expectation of Maye playing early. When Mayo was asked when Maye might be ready to start, Mayo actually referenced former coach Bill Belichick when talking about the process of developing players. “I…

Patriots have an opportunity to reignite their fan base tonight by being aggressive

April 25, 2024

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Image courtesy of ESPN. Tonight will be the first big step in this new era of New England Patriots football. The Patriots need to come out of the first round with not only their franchise quarterback of the future, but also another player they could pair up with him as well. Whether it is a tackle or a wide receiver. They should look into trading back into the first round….

Patriots Draft Need #1: Quarterbacks

April 25, 2024

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The Patriots thought they had their quarterback of the future in Mac Jones after taking him 15th overall in 2021 but after two years of regression, they moved on from him this off-season, trading him to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now comes a new opportunity to truly find Tom Brady’s heir apparent and the next great quarterback in franchise history. It is a good year to be picking at the top…

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