Archive for August, 2010

Rookie Roundup: Aaron Hernandez

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Aaron Hernandez

Tom Brady's new toys are starting to show some promise.

Fourth in a series of seven by NEPD Staff Writer Jerry F.

The second tight end selected by the Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Hernandez led all TE’s in the country in 2009. His 68 catches and  850 yards were a result of his dependable hands and big play penchant.

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Rookie Roundup: Brandon Spikes

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Brandon Spikes

Can Brandon Spikes follow in Jerod Mayo's shoes?

Third in a series of seven by NEPD Staff Writer Jerry F.

When you talk to anybody in reference to Brandon Spikes, they would always describe him as a football player. Despite a 5.06 40-yard dash, Coach Bill Belichick saw enough in Spikes to make him a second round pick.

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Rookie Roundup: Rob Gronkowski

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Rob Gronkowski

Will Rob Gronkowski be the Patriots much needed red-zone TE threat?

Second in a series of seven by NEPD Staff Writer Jerry F.

When the Patriots emptied out their Tight End roster from 2009 releasing Ben Watson and Chris Baker, it was pretty obvious they planned a complete overhaul of that position.

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Rookie Roundup: Devin McCourty

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Devin McCourty

Will Devin McCourty be a true "4-down" player for the Patriots?

First in a series of seven by NEPD Staff Writer Jerry F.

Devin McCourty was a mystifying pick to many Patriot fans, some bashing the pick before Roger Goodell was even off of the stage at Radio City Music Hall.

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2010 Patriots Rookie Roundup

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

NEPD Staff Writer: Jerry F.

Trying to judge a professional football player or team for that matter by preseason games is like trying to determine the future of a love relationship based on the first date.  Or perhaps placing a bet on Blackpool FC to win the English Premier League, based only on their 4-0 drubbing of Wigan Athletic in the first match of a 38 game season.

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2011 NFL Draft: Sleeper Team

Friday, August 20th, 2010

What makes a NFL Draft sleeper for us? These guys might play for a small college or they might be overshadowed by more heralded teammates.

While these talented NFL Draft prospects might not have entered the conversation yet, they plan on changing that with their play during the 2010 NCAA Season.

Without further rambling, our 2011 NFL Draft Sleeper Team:

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