The Patriots currently have two picks on Friday night, Pick 46 in the second round and Pick 76 in the third round. They do have four fourth round picks so they have some “currency” if you will if they decide to move up tonight. Patriots Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh indicated last night in his meeting with the media that the team might be willing to part with some……
This was the ultimate Bill Belichick draft on Thursday night. It was only one night and one round, but this was about as old school as it gets when it comes to draft board manipulation. Sitting at No. 14, the Patriots moved back to No. 17 after a trade with the Steelers. Pittsburgh took Georgia’s Broderick Jones, most likely blocking the Jets from taking him. Once the 17th pick arrived,……
Cornerback was a clear need for the Patriots. We thought they might take one given the amount of talent at the position. I don’t think anyone expected the Patriots to trade down from Pick 14 to Pick 17 and still land a top ten player. Well, they did. That is because Christian Gonzalez, a projected top ten player fell to them. Gonzalez slipped for whatever reason and the Patriots were……
Believe it or not, the NFL Draft begins on Thursday. This third, and final, mock draft represents a near best case scenario for the Patriots. If their board ends up looking like this at the conclusion of the draft on Saturday, they’ll be in great shape heading into the 2023 season. Christian Gonzalez, CB- Oregon Gonzalez is the best corner in the draft and having him fall to 14th……
The Patriots signed free agent Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster to a three year deal this off-season to replace Jakobi Meyers who departed in free agency. On paper, the Patriots have enough depth at the position with Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, TyQuan Thornton, Lynn Bowden and Tre Nixon. But after examining that list, it leaves something to be desired. Specifically, there’s no legitimate playmaker in the group that can stretch the field…….
On paper, the Patriots have two pretty good tight ends in Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki who was signed this off-season to a one year deal. Both Henry and Gesicki are signed for the 2023 season but both will be free agents after next season. The Patriots need to think about the long term future of the position. They do not want to end up in the same position they……
The Patriots brought in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis for a visit this week. The news came as a surprise but let’s not forget the Patriots also met with Anthony Richardson at the NFL Combine. It doesn’t mean they are going to draft either quarterback. Of course some might think that this is yet another sign that the organization is ready to move on from Mac Jones but I do not……
The Patriots like to play multiple fronts on defense but one thing is for sure, they like their linebackers especially off-ball linebackers who can play multiple roles within their defense. The 2023 draft class has several intriguing off the ball and edge defenders who fit the Patriots scheme to a tee. Here are 15 linebackers and edge players who could be on the Patriots radar and are possible fits. Nolan……
The Patriots have had multiple players in this week for visits. I will track the visits for you and will share my thoughts on each visit as our list is updated. Isaiah Bolden, 6-2 205, CB, Jackson State My Thoughts: Bolden started his career at Florida State. He has terrific size and is dynamic in the return game. He has the athleticism and ball skills to be a starting boundary……
FOXBOROUGH – As Jerod Mayo was swarmed by a room full of reporters on Tuesday morning, Jerod Mayo stepped up onto a podium with a towel around his neck, seemingly after a workout. Maybe he was just preparing to sweat out the plethora of questions ahead of him. Either way, Mayo addressed quite a bit during the first bit of media availability at Gillette Stadium. While he was coy with…