Tight End has been the position of conversation in New England ever since the team invested two relatively high picks in the 2010 NFL Draft selecting Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Tight End continues to be a big topic of discussion, as the Patriots made headlines this morning when they released youngster Tim Wright.
It may have caught some people as a surprise this morning as the Patriots moved on from 25 year old Tim Wright. The former Rutgers’ product was acquired in the Logan Mankins trade last season, and caught six touchdowns last year for the Patriots. (more…)
Eyes on the Competition moves out of conference today, checking out the completely remodeled Philadelphia Eagles, a 2015 opponent of the Patriots. Name me another team that have made more moves (both of quantity and quality) than the Eagles. You can’t.
The Eagles are highlighted in the NFC because yes – you better believe they can potentially be Super Bowl contenders. Personally however, I’m on the fence. I haven’t yet decided if this new make-over (three years in the making) will either blow up in their face or land them a Super Bowl appearance.
In the flurry of moves that have been made, I’ll make a great effort to organize the madness Chip Kelly has caused this off season. (more…)
Now that the draft has come and gone, the instant analysis is pouring in. Who are the ‘Winners’ and ‘Losers’ are the big hot button topics discussed in draft talk nationwide. But truly, how do we know who the true winners and losers are?
Fact is, we don’t. We make educated guesses, sure. But at the end of the day none of us have a crystal ball. The only thing better than a mock draft is a re-draft, and as the top players from the 2011 draft approach the end of their rookie deals, we’re going to take a look at the real winners of the 2011 draft. (more…)
If you’re tired of reading about the dreaded ‘deflategate’ and how New England cuts another cornerback once a week, you have come to the right place. Eyes On The Competition returns post-draft to breakdown the AFC East, and how things could wind up next year after the draft makeover.
The Tom Brady suspension is still up in the air, but it is safe to assume he will at least miss SOME time. One game? Two games? Personally that’s how I think it will fall. But who knows, four games is still in play with Captain Touchback hearing the appeal. (more…)
After seven rounds and a grueling undrafted free agent signing period, the New England Patriots rookie class has finally taken shape. With eleven draft picks and five undrafted rookies, there will be plenty of competition in training camp this year. Only the strong will survive.
Here are some of the best, worst and interesting picks of the weekend.
Bill Belichick put the finishing touches on the Patriots 2015 NFL Draft, selecting Marshall cornerback Darryl Roberts and Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson.
