Replacing Welker? Ryan Swope Potential 2013 NFL Draft Target for Patriots

May 19th, 2012
Ryan Swope Patriots NFL draft

Could Ryan Swope be a possible target in the 2013 NFL Draft if Wes Welker isn't re-signed to a long-term deal? (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker recently revealed that New England’s contract extension offers diminished in overall value shortly after Welker signed his one year, $9.5 million franchise tender.

It is currently unknown whether or not the reduced offer was a consequence of Welker’s decision to detail the difficult negotiation process between himself and the organization publicly or whether the Patriots are simply attempting to capitalize on the leverage Welker sacrificed by ending his holdout and signing the tender.

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NEPD Mailbag: Chandler Jones Edition

May 18th, 2012
Chandler Jones NFL Draft

Where will Chandler Jones fit in early with the Patriots?

NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed

I shot out a tweet today asking for any questions because today is normally my mailbag day. Since the offseason can be a little slow, I’ll be dedicating this column for the next few weeks to one great question.

I was outspoken before the draft on Chandler Jones, and I haven’t yet given my full synopsis of where I think he fits in New England.

One of my followers, @extrapointIan tweeted me: “@DougKyedNEPD where do you see Chandler Jones playing next year? Where do you see him ending up?” My answer after the jump.

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Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: Texas A&M vs Texas (2011)

May 17th, 2012
Sean Porter Patriots Draft

Could Sean Porter be the next top ten pick from Texas A&M?

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

At least six potential first round picks in the 2013 NFL Draft were on the field for the 2011 Texas vs Texas A&M game. Luckily for scouts, four of them happened to be matched up against each other for the majority of the night.

Read on to see how the prospects performed.

Check out our Scouting Database to read more about 2013 NFL Draft Prospects.

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Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: Georgia vs Michigan State

May 13th, 2012
Jarvis Jones 2013 NFL Draft

Jarvis Jones is going to be a top pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

After three overtimes, I got a really good feel for some of the top-notch 2013 NFL Draft defensive prospects on Georgia and Michigan State. Unfortunately, some of them weren’t so top-notch.

If you’d like to take a look at more 2013 NFL Draft Prospects, check out our 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Database.

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Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: Oklahoma vs Texas

May 11th, 2012
Jackson Jeffcoat Patriots Draft

Is Jackson Jeffcoat going to be a first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft?

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

Oklahoma and Texas are (shocking) loaded with draftable football players, including some underclassmen with first round potential on the defensive side of the ball.

If you’d like to take a look at more 2013 NFL Draft Prospects, check out our 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Database.

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NEPD Mailbag: UDFA Edition

May 11th, 2012

What are Forston's chances to make the 53 man roster this fall?

NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed

I’m not going to lie to you guys, somehow the fact that I write a mailbag column every Friday completely spaced my mind this week.

It’s a product of the offseason and how much I’m currently concentrating on the 2013 draft class, but that’s no excuse.

Luckily, I got one very good question on the Patriots undrafted free agents.

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Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: Michigan State vs Wisconsin (2011)

May 6th, 2012
Monte Ball 2013 NFL Draft

Is Montee Ball destined to be a top pick in the 2013 NFL Draft?

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

Wisconsin and Michigan State each had multiple top draft picks in 2012 and based on our initial work, we’d expect to hear even more Spartans and Badgers names called during the 2013 NFL Draft.

For more “Scouting Notes” check out the 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Database.

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