Archive for August, 2010

Aldon Smith Scouting Report

Monday, August 16th, 2010

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NFL Draft Aldon Smith

Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri (RS Sophomore)

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 260
Projection: 1st Round

Last Updated: January 12th, 2011

Strengths: Very long arms – Big frame – Very explosive off the edge – Elite agility for his position – Great straight line speed – Incredible swim move – Will play through pain – Motor just won’t stop.

Weaknesses: Needs to improve strength – Will need to vary his rush moves in the NFL – Has played only two years in college.

Combine:


Nick Fairley Scouting Report

Monday, August 16th, 2010

QB / RB / FB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / HYB / OLB / ILB / CB / S

Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn (Junior)

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 301
Projection: 1st Round

Last Updated: January 29th, 2011

Strengths: Fantastic size and bulk – Incredibly quick first step – Penetrates into backfield with ease – Finishes plays well – Good tackler – Plays with a mean streak – Uses hands effectively – Great bull rush.

Weaknesses: Will get some 15-yarders in the NFL – Only has one year of production – At times eschews his responsibilities to go after the QB.

Combine:

2010 Stats:


2010 Patriots Roster Prediction 3.0

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Updated after various roster moves on 8/16.

After the Patriots promising opening performance against the New Orleans Saints yesterday, we’ve made a few changes to our previous 2010 Patriots Roster Prediction.

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Ty Warren Placed on Injured Reserve

Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Ty Warren

The competition for Ty Warren's DE position is wide open. Who will start in 2010?

NEPD Staff Writer: Jerry F.

The New England Patriots announced this evening that 8th year defensive end Ty Warren has been placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury suffered in training camp.

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The Aftermath: Patriots vs Saints

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Editor’s note: “The Aftermath” is a weekly game recap written by NEPD staff writer Jerry F.

The 2009 New England Patriots had a long off season to stew over their embarrassing 33-14 home playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens and couldn’t wait to turn the page onto a new chapter.

Tonight they showed they were on a path in the right direction with a 27-24 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, with Coach Belichick stating, “We’ve got a long way to go. I’ve seen worse (like) Cincinnati in ‘02 or ‘01, whatever it was — ‘03. I’ve seen worse.”

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Welker A No-Go for Preseason Opener

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Wes Welker is among those not dressed for tonight’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints.

After an incredible recovery from knee surgery, all signs point to a return to game action against the St. Louis Rams in the Patriots 3rd preseason game.

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