Archive for November, 2011

Patriots vs Chiefs: A Classy Reunion

Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Rome Crennel Patriots Chiefs

Romeo Crennel is just one of links between New England and Kansas City. (Photo: ICON SMI)

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

Back when making their Monday Night Football schedule, I’d imagine these were ESPN’s thoughts:

“Oh boy, we’ve got Cassel vs. Brady, Pioli, Crennel and Haley vs. Belichick. Two playoff teams! Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry! This game’s gonna be an instant classic. HUGE ratings!”

ESPN’s thoughts now: “Aw shoot.”

As we get ready for Tyler Palko, Jackie Battle and Jon McGraw to come into Foxboro on Monday night, here are some of my thoughts leading into the game:

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Kenny Vaccaro Scouting Report

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

QB / RB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / OLB / ILB / CB / SS

Kenny Vaccaro Patriots NFL Draft

Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 215
Grade: 7.0 (Grading Scale)

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In the Film Room: Memphis vs Marshall

Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Vinny Curry Patriots NFL Draft

Vinny Curry is an intriguing pass-rush option for both 3-4 and 4-3 teams.

Last we saw Marshall DE/OLB Vinny Curry, he didn’t have a great game against Tulsa. Did he rebound against Memphis, or did Tigers DT Dontari Poe steal the show?

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Film Room Live: Oklahoma State vs Iowa State

Friday, November 18th, 2011
Justin Blackmon Patriots

Justin Blackmon is the marquee 2012 NFL Draft prospect in a game full of them. (Photo: ICON SMI)

If our second trip to the press box at Jack Trice Stadium is anywhere close to as exciting as the first, we’re in for a surprising night. (Update: Oklahoma State vs Iowa State certainly didn’t disappoint…)

Justin Blackmon, the phenomenal OSU receiver, is certainly the top 2012 prospect in the game. That said, Iowa State has a number of interesting prospects themselves, including top 100 players on each side of the ball.

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In the Film Room: Southern Miss vs UAB

Friday, November 18th, 2011

NEPD Staff Writer: Stephen Sheehan

Matt McCants, a mid-round OL prospect from UAB was the star in this game – bouncing back after being wore out by Vinny Curry of Marshall a couple of weeks back.

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In the Film Room: Boise State vs TCU

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Kellen Moore NFL Draft

Is Kellen Moore a legitimate NFL Draft prospect? (Photo: ICON SMI)

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

As someone who wanted to see Boise State at least play in a BCS bowl, this was a tough game to have to watch. Sophomore TCU Quarterback Casey Pachall was very impressive, he’ll be a nice pro prospect.

Here are our thoughts on the 2012 NFL Draft Prospects.

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