Previewing New England’s 2014 NFL Draft Needs: Offense

May 5th, 2013

Starting right guard Dan Connolly (63) may be playing elsewhere in 2014 due to his prohibitive $4.08 million cap figure. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

The New England Patriots targeted pass rushers (Jamie Collins and Michael Buchanan), wide receivers (Aaron Dobson and Josh Boyce), defensive backs (Logan Ryan and Duron Harmon), and a linebacker (Steve Beauharnais) in the 2013 NFL Draft, attempting to address nearly every position of weakness from their 2012 season. Read on for an early look at which positions they may target on the offensive side of the ball in next April’s draft.

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Tags: 2014 NFL Draft, New England Patriots, NFL
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Teddy Bridgewater Scouting Report

May 4th, 2013

Teddy Bridgewater Louisville

Prospect: Teddy Bridgewater (Jr.)
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 220
Grade: 7.85 (Grading Scale)

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Tags: 2014 NFL Draft, Scouting Reports, Teddy Bridgewater
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Patriots’ Undrafted Defensive Tackles Can’t be Taken Lightly

May 2nd, 2013
Jamie Collins NFL Draft

The Patriots chose to add speed and athleticism during the draft. Afterwards, they ordered some beef.

NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas

The New England Patriots drafted seven players over the weekend. The list of Bill Belichick pick-ups included two wide receivers, two defensive backs, two edge-rushers and an inside linebacker. Each choice addressed a need, and it was a good haul by most standards.

But one position was notably missing from the draft pile: defensive tackle.

Even with USC and Canadian Football League standout Armond Armstead and ex-Oakland Raiders Pro Bowler Tommy Kelly in the fold, many still considered interior pass rush a top draft priority. Some were clamoring for a Kawann Short from Purdue, or a Jesse Williams from Alabama, or even a Bennie Logan from LSU.

The Patriots, obviously, weren’t listening.

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Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, Armond Armstead, Jamie Collins, Undrafted Free Agents
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2013 Patriots Roster Projection: Draft Picks Find Their Fits

May 1st, 2013
Adrian Wilson Patriots

Is Adrian Wilson a roster lock for the Patriots?

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

The Patriots added some talent during the 2013 NFL Draft to a roster that was one of the four best in the NFL last year.

Come July, these players are going to be having a high-stakes competition for the last few spots on the 53-man roster.

Who made the cut?

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Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, 2013 NFL Season, Aaron Dobson, Jamie Collins, Patriots Roster, Roster Projection
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Post-Draft 53-Man Roster Projection (Matthew Jones)

April 30th, 2013

Duron Harmon will be one of New England’s final 53 this fall. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

Here’s a early look at how New England’s roster may present itself at the end of preseason.

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Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, New England Patriots, NFL
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2013 NFL Draft: More Thoughts on the Patriots Draft

April 30th, 2013
Aaron Dobson NFL Draft

Will Aaron Dobson or Josh Boyce have a bigger impact this year? (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko

The 2013 NFL Draft is in the books and the totality of the New England Patriots draft class is finally known. It’s now time to analyze the results, breakdown how the Patriots fared and project the players into spots on the roster.

Over the last 24 hours I’ve had a ton of thoughts running through my head and I try to fit some of those in this article. Did the Patriots fill their holes? What can we expect from these players in year one?

These are some of my final thoughts on the Patriots draft now that it’s all said and done.

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Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, Aaron Dobson, Jamie Collins, Patriots Draft Picks
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2013 NFL Draft: Way Too Early Draft Grades

April 29th, 2013
Aaron Dobson Patriots

What grade did new Patriots receiver Aaron Dobson earn?

NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa

In a draft that the New England Patriots entered with only five draft picks, Bill Belichick traded away the team’s first round pick and picked up four picks along the way—so the team ended with seven draft picks spread across the board.

Little to no surprise, New England traded out of the first round, but have two picks in the second and third round, as well as one in the fourth and two in the seventh.

With that being said, let’s take a look at our way too early draft grades for the Patriots.

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Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, Aaron Dobson, Jamie Collins, Patriots Draft Picks, Steve Beauharnais
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