Archive for July, 2011

2012 NFL Draft Watchlist: Vontaze Burfict

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Vontaze Burfict NFL Draft Patriots

Vontaze Burfict brings the pain - and so much more.

Watching tape of Vontaze Burfict just makes you smile. If you can catch a couple of his games, you’ll be smiling too. A late-night game against Missouri (9/9 – 10:30) will whet your appetite, and a barn-burner against Oregon (10/15) should make you full.

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2012 NFL Draft Watchlist: Mike Brewster

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Patriots Mike Brewster

Mike Brewster has the skill and tenacity to make the jump to the NFL as a rookie.

While Brewster will be without his head coach and a few high-profile teammates, there are still quite a few instances to see the bruising center in action.

A September 17th battle with Miami (FL) will feature Brewster and fellow 2012 NFL Draft prospect Marcus Forston squaring off. Pair that with a big game against Nebraska and Jared Crick (10/8) and you should have seen all you need to see why Brewster is our top ranked center.

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Patriots OT Options for 2011

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Matt Light Patriots

What does the future hold for Matt Light and the Patriots?

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

After drafting Nate Solder with their first pick of the 2011 draft, the Patriots have put themselves in an interesting situation regarding the bookends of their offensive line this season. Matt Light being a free agent further complicates that situation.

Had Light been signed an extra year, the decision would have been simple, continue to start Light at LT and groom either Sebastian Vollmer or Solder as the future protector of Tom Brady’s blindside. As it stands, I think the Patriots have six options.

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Patriots Free Agency: Historical Analysis

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Patriots Free Agents

What was I thinking?

By Doug Kyed (NEPD Staff Writer)

I’ve compiled a list of every offseason acquisition in the Belichick-era.

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2012 NFL Draft Watchlist: Marvin McNutt

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Patriots Marvin McNutt

Marvin McNutt has steadily improved since making the transition from QB to receiver.

Marvin McNutt (6-4/215) has made quite the name for himself after transitioning from Ricky Stanzi’s fellow backup quarterback to his star receiver. He and his Iowa Hawkeyes have a few great games for him to showcase his stuff.

Going up against Nebraska’s star CB Alfonzo Dennard (11/25) will be the most heralded matchup, but solid games against Pitt (9/17) and Michigan State (11/12) are also worth your time.

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SEC West Sleepers

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Every year, many NFL Draft prospects fall under the cracks for one reason or another. Matt Elder of Buffalo Bills Draft just started a 19-part series looking at some of these sleepers starting with the SEC West.

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