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……
Patriots Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh met with the media on Tuesday, ahead of next weekend’s NFL Draft and had some pretty interesting things to say. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1648372345852116998?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Here are some of the topics Groh addressed. Thoughts on getting it right with the 14th pick Groh stressed that it is important the Patriots come away with a an impact player at Pick 14. “It’s great to find those free agents,……
When you look at the Patriots roster, defensive line isn’t exactly a pressing need. The Patriots have enough depth at defensive tackle and defensive end but the reality is, they could use another interior lineman and another true defensive end, one that could ideally rush the passer. The only free agent in the group next off-season is Carl Davis so the Patriots do not have to draft a defensive lineman……
Cornerback has been a focal point thus far for the Patriots in the pre-draft process but will they draft one early later on this month with Pick 14? With them, you never know but they have spent a lot of time the past two months on the position. It is important to note, that the highest the team has drafted a defensive back in the Belichick era is 24th overall……
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots are hosting Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers for a Top 30 visit on Wednesday. The news is not a surprise as the team has had an interest in Flowers since coaching him at the East-West Shrine Game in February. https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1643304408086634514?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Schefter also reported that Flowers will be attending the NFL Draft in Kansas City on April 27th. Flowers is one of……
It’s that time of the year! Mock Draft season is fully underway; the NFL draft itself is in a month. The New England Patriots have several needs, most notably at offensive tackle, corner and wide receiver. With that in mind, here is my first mock draft: Traded down from 14 to 21 and picked up LAC 2024 first round pick Darnell Wright, OT- Tennessee DJ Turner, CB- Michigan Kayshon Boutte,…
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We continue the Patriots biggest needs series highlighting the safety position. With Devin McCourty retiring on Friday, safety now becomes a priority position in free agency and the draft. Replacing McCourty is virtually impossible but the Patriots are well positioned to address the position in both free agency and the the draft. They have $32 million dollars in cap space and the 14th and 46th pick in the first two…
The Patriots have several significant needs this offseason and the New England Football Journal is breaking down each one. This installment is about wide receiver, a position that has some strong internal candidates, but could use an addition in at least one key spot. At present, the Patriots receiving corps consists of Kendrick Bourne, DeVante Parker, Tyquan Thornton and practice squad receiver Raleigh Webb. Matthew Slater is listed as a…
